Central Coast Life and Style Magazine - Issue 14 Out Now
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Eat & Drink

No Socks This Year: Give Mum a Day Out She’ll Love This Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is a chance to show the women in our lives just how much they mean to us. Whether it’s your mum, nan, partner, or someone who’s always been there for you, the Central Coast has no shortage of amazing dining options to mark the occasion. From coastal fine dining to relaxed market mornings,

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Our Go-To Guide: Keep The Kids Entertained These School Holidays

Autumn on the Central Coast brings crisp air, golden landscapes, and the perfect backdrop for family adventures. Whether you’re chasing outdoor fun or looking for cosy indoor experiences, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this school holidays. From nature walks and wildlife encounters to creative workshops and local markets, here’s our go-to guide to keep

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Central Coast Artist of the Year Award 2025

Share in over $12,000 in cash and prizes, and compete for the title of Central Coast Artist of the Year award 2025! The inaugural “Central Coast Artist of the Year” initiative has been established to celebrate and support our vibrant and talented community of Central Coast artists.   Open exclusively to residents of the Central

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Theia Unveils a Season of Transformative Events for Community and Creativity

Theia, Woy Woy’s new and luminous space for creativity, healing, and personal transformation, is thrilled to announce an inspiring lineup of events for the coming months, inviting the community to immerse themselves in artistic expression, personal growth, and holistic wellbeing. “Theia is fast becoming a hub for expression in all forms. From therapeutic engagement, to

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Gossy Weekender 2024: A Celebration of Live Music and Community

After the resounding success of the inaugural Tubular Festival in 2023, we are thrilled to announce the return of this highly anticipated event in the form of Gossy Weekender, a fresh and vibrant live music activation running from Friday, November 1st, to Sunday, November 3rd, 2024. This exciting festival marks the next step in a

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Turning of the Tide: Ocean Bar-Cantina

A Central Coast icon has changed hands, and its new owners realise they have big shoes to fill. On the main strip of Copacabana sits Ocean Bar-Cantina, a spot that’s become the pride of the area since its 2020 opening. Growing into a favourite for locals and visitors alike, the restaurant offers diners a relaxed

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Distillery Botanica Opens New Cellar Door and Range of Experiences

Located in the beautiful Fragrant Garden at the back of Erina, globally-award winning Distillery Botanica has opened a new 144 square metre cellar door, plus expansive botanicals garden, and launched a range of experiences for visitors – including gin-distilling workshops, cocktail-making, and distillery and garden tours. Walking through the iron gates from the entry, visitors

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Father’s Day Gift Guide: 7 Last Minute Gift Ideas We Love

With Father’s Day coming up in two weeks, Sunday September 1st, we’ve rounded up some of our favourite last-minute gift ideas to make the dads in your life feel truly appreciated. Whether you’re celebrating your dad, grandpa, brother, uncle, or a special father figure, we’ve got some unique gift ideas from local businesses that are

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Bringing the Glitz and Glamour to Gosford – Introducing Cabaret at Railway Hotel

Railway Hotel Gosford is proud to announce its inaugural Cabaret Dinner and Show in collaboration with Pussy Cat Productions, set to dazzle audiences on Friday 13 September. Located in the heart of Gosford, this evening promises an unforgettable fusion of fine dining and world-class entertainment. Beginning with a three-course dinner meticulously crafted by our esteemed

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Two exciting events for Central Coast green thumbs

Attention all Central Coast green thumbs! Not one, but two exciting events are coming to our region in the coming months, both focusing on permaculture, gardening and sustainability. Words on the Waves Writers Festival recently announced that Australia’s favourite gardener and host of TV show Gardening Australia, Costa Georgiadis, is coming to the Central Coast

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Central Coast Creative Spaces – Get Creative in 2022/23

As the Central Coast continues to evolve into an ‘it’ place to live, work and visit, so too does its vibrant art scene. We’ve got the low down on an incredible ‘Creative Spaces’ pop-up arts program that will see participants getting extra creative in 2022 and into 2023… Creative Spaces is an initiative offered by

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What’s On: June 9 – Women in Australian Wine Luncheon @ The Cowrie

On Thursday, June 9, The Cowrie restaurant will host the Women in Australian Wine lunch to celebrate women winemakers from the Hunter Valley – and you’re invited. Join the Central Coast Life & Style and Taste in the City teams, along with renowned Sommelier Stephane Pommier of SOM Australia as MC, for an afternoon of