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e all know the Coast is famous for its beaches, but in this issue we explore some of the Coast’s best rock pools – both beachside and hidden away in our national parks. Whether you want a quietly meditative spot, somewhere for the kids to splash around, or a sheltered pool at the bottom of a waterfall, you’re likely to find that next favourite place when you dip into our pages. Gosford’s revival has been a long time coming and if you’re a long-time resident of the Coast you’d be forgiven for being just that little bit cynical that Gossie will ever live up to its potential. But take heart, its revival has slowly been taking place – not only evidenced by the deep holes that have sprouted scaffolding and cranes reaching to the skyline, but also in the interesting cafes, bars and restaurants
that are quietly luring us to Gosford’s foreshore and streets. More and more of us are opening our homes and our hearts to rescue puppies and kittens but have you ever considered what happens to research animals at the end of their ‘careers’? Paula Wallace did, and it changed her life. Read her heartwarming story in this issue. The attendances at the Words on the Waves Writers’ Festival last year (on again in June) showed how popular books and reading are on the Coast. And as a result of reader requests that we could no longer ignore, we have a review of books beginning in this issue. We’ll be featuring some of the very talented local writers, interesting authors visiting the Coast, and books that wormed their way into our reviewers’ hearts. Enjoy! c
THANK YOU FOR ALL THE ENTRIES IN OUR READER COMPETITION You make our task very difficult in picking a winner! The lucky winners of the two nights in Port Stephens are Jo Climpson and her partner. Not only are they a deserving couple, but it brought out the romantic in us too!
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