Strong turnout for ANZAC Day
Thousands of residents and visitors flocked to dawn and morning services all over the region on Anzac Day, April 25 ... "Anzac Day reminds us that individuals sticking together, bound by mateship and a common cause, can move mountains."
Origami Festival a resounding success
This year marked a turning point for the Origami Folding Art and Sound Festival, held at the Japanese Gardens at Gosford Regional Gallery ... Playful, surreal and grounded all at once, the event fostered a shared sense of wonder created in real time.
Whales are making an appearance
The first of the migrating humpback whales have been spotted off the Central Coast but the best is still to come, says Marine Mammal Specialist with Marine Wildlife Rescue Central Coast Ronny Ling ... "The first whales to start travelling are the juvenile males, then the pregnant ones and the mothers with calves from the last few years. The big breeding males then leave and are the fastest travellers."
The day the music died – Dave Price, 98 hangs up his clarinet
Terry Collins. At the age of 98, David Price is saying goodbye to the community band Tempo Terrific. Price has played bass clarinet with the band since its formation in 1998.
Families furious with 10 per cent rise in childcare fees
Families who use childcare and early education centres run by Central Coast Council are furious with the plan to raise fees by 10% and worried about what it means for their working future. One called it a cash grab, another said it was a rip off ... "disgusting cash grab from Council"...
Right Royal encounter at Uluru
Terry Collins. When the Harris family of Avoca Beach headed to Uluru for a long weekend recently, they little suspected the trip would involve a royal encounter ... "The King and Queen went to some sort of news briefing and as they were coming back they came over to us," Owen said.
