Take a trip back to the ’70s with BABBA

another place and remind us of people and places and times that have touched our lives..

From the glitz and glamour of the costumes and dance moves, all served up with a Swedish accent, to the precision and expert delivery of the music; every element of the show will transport audiences back to 1977.

Not a single hit is missed, with audiences encouraged to sing along.

From the gentle ballads with angelic harmonies to some rock and roll excitement, musical finesse of the show is polished and precise.

The show will include such hits as SOS, Waterloo, Fernando, Thank You For The Music, Money Money Money, The Winner Takes It All, Does Your Mother Know, Take A Chance On Me, Dancing Queen, Ring Ring, Mamma Mia and many more in the two-hour concert spectacular.

Just as ABBA rose from Eurovision winners to winners taking it all, the show builds and climbs.

Book for the show on the Art House website or by calling 4335 1485.

schools, dance and music studios across the region. If you would like to know more about Youth In Performing Arts and how to audition, go to the Youth in Performing Arts Facebook and Instagram pages, the Laycock Street Community Theatre Website or call 0449 295 051.

Source: Media release, Mar 2, 2023, YIPA

Weekend of festivals in the north

This weekend, March 11 and 12, is festival time at two waterside suburbs in the north, kicking off with the Lighthouse Festival on Saturday night and Long Jetty Festival on Sunday.

Now in its sixth year, the Lighthouse Festival has cemented itself into the Australian festival landscape as a premium music, food and wine experience bringing together a collection of the best local producers and an enviable live music line-up, all set against the picturesque coastline at Norah Head Lighthouse Reserve.

The handpicked selection of incredible Australian musicians who will take to the stage from

Lisarow Country Fair on March 18

Lisarow Public School P&C will present the school’s biennial fair on March 18.

Held every two years to raise funds for the school’s technology and infrastructure needs, the Lisarow Country Fair always attracts large crowds.

This year’s fair, to run from

9am-3pm, will appeal to all ages with carnival rides, showbags and a variety of stalls.

The last fair, in 2021, attracted large crowds

There will a barbecue on the day, along with street food vendors, local crafts, kids’ games, a sideshow alley, raffles, an auction and entertainment.

Stalls will include plants, books, white elephant and cakes.

More information can be found on Facebook – search Country Fair 2023.

Temporar y road closures in Terrigal

A temporary road closure will be in place from 5am - 5pm on Saturday 25 March 2023 for the Flavours by the Sea event.

The Terrigal Esplanade, between Campbell Crescent and Kurrawyba Avenue, will be closed with no vehicle entry or movement between 11am-3pm.

Disabled parking is available in the Wilson Road multi storey parking station as well as specified parking locations in Terrigal.

The bus stop along the Esplanade will be relocated to Kurrawyba Ave between Hudson Lane and the Esplanade.

There will also be no parking on the eastern side of Ash Street for the duration of the road closure for the Flavours by the Sea event.

A F R E E shuttle bus service will be in operation for the event. For the full schedule, please visit lovecentralcoast.com/flavours-by-the-sea

David Farmer

Chief Executive Officer

March 2023

5pm includes Pete Murray, Pierce Brothers, Garret Kato, Darren Middleton (Powderfinger) and D’Arcy Spiller, Jye Sharp, David McCredie and Bree Rusev. On Sunday, from 10am to 6pm, the Long Jetty Festival will set the lakeside suburb abuzz showcasing all things art, culture, music, good food and more than 250 local artisan market stalls. With music an integral part of the event, Aussie rockers The Rubens will headline as well as performances by Meg Mac, Little Quirks, Tropical Zombie, Sam Windley, The Rams, Punk Rock Hillbilly and there’ll be local buskers and musicians roaming the foreshore throughout the day.

The Jetty will be bustling with an array of various zones and activations including the Craft Bar area with small batch brews on offer, the Street Art quarter, the eco-friendly Green Zone with organic fruit and vegetable producers and speakers or drop by the Kids Corner for endless fun for the young ones. Also, there will be cultural and educational talks, workshops and masterclasses and dedicated chill-out zones to throw down a blanket overlooking the famous long jetty for sunset to round off the weekend of festivals.

Sue Murray

Calling all photographers

Central Coast Council

Chief Executive Officer

A competition to recognise established and developing photographers has been launched by Member for Robertson Gordon Reid.

The competition will identify striking photographs of the Central Coast region, with three winning photographers receiving prize vouchers for their work.

Reid said he looks forward to receiving some breathtaking entries.

“The Central Coast is home to beautiful landscapes, and we are so lucky to live in such a stunning region of our country,” he said.

“I want our home-grown photographers to capture just how special our region is.

“I am launching this competition to recognise striking photographs of the Central Coast region, by established and developing photographers.”

Reid said as well as attracting prizes, the three winning entries would also feature in his electorate office and his office in Parliament House, Canberra.

The competition opened on March 1 and will end at 5pm on May 31.

The winning photographers will receive gift vouchers to John Ralph’s Camera House in Erina.

To enter, interested photographers will need to take a striking photo of a landscape on the Central Coast.

There are no limits on how creative you wish to get with your photograph.

Entrants must live in the Robertson electorate and be aged 16 years or older to enter.

For further information or to submit your entry, call 4322 2400 or email Gordon.Reid. MP@aph.gov.au. Source:

The Rotary Club of Gosford City will present a night of laughter at Central Coast Leagues Club on Friday, March 31, to raise money for Care 4 Coast and other charities.

Half of the proceeds will go to Care 4 Coast, with the remainder going to support local groups Top Blokes and