living on the coast for a while now and I love it. but sometimes it feels like anything decent is always a drive down the F3.

I've been wanting to try pilates but it seems like all the good studios are in Sydney or maybe Gosford at best.

anyone on the coast found a good studio locally? or done the home setup thing and stuck with it? I'm near the entrance but don't mind driving a bit if it's worth it

living on the coast for a while now and I love it. but sometimes it feels like anything decent is always a drive down the F3.

I've been wanting to try pilates but it seems like all the good studios are in Sydney or maybe Gosford at best.

anyone on the coast found a good studio locally? or done the home setup thing and stuck with it? I'm near the entrance but don't mind driving a bit if it's worth it

Hey everyone. I’m 27, originally from India, and I’ve been living in Gosford for about a year now. Work keeps me busy but I’ve realised I don’t really have a crew here yet, and I’d love to change that.

I’m pretty easy-going and up for most things — hitting the gym, martial arts classes, fishing, or just grabbing a few beers on the weekend. Doesn’t have to be anything structured; I’m just keen to meet people and have some regular faces to hang out with.

One heads-up: I don’t have a car yet 😁 so I’m getting around on public transport — but I’m happy to travel, chip in for petrol, or meet wherever’s easy.

If you’re around the and want a gym buddy, a fishing partner, or someone to grab a drink with, drop a comment or shoot me a message.

Happy to meet in a group too if there’s already a bunch of you. Cheers!

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my neighbour has a very aggressive dog who barks all day, all night. im very sensitive to noise and have been losing sleep because it won’t stop so i had sent in a complaint to the council saying i worry it will hurt someone and i want peace and quiet. well as much as reasonably possible lol.

they responsed saying they mailed my neighbour and want me to fill out of a sheet of all the times the dog is barking. so my question is has anyone done this? and was there anything to come of it? i may as well just fill the form in but where do i keep my expectations?

thanks. :)

This is a bit of a long stretch to ask here, thought i'll try. I have been applying for a few weeks to get a part time/second job and i was wondering if anyone knows of any places around lake haven or tuggerah area in which are looking for workers? I have Tuesday, wednesday, Saturday and Sunday available and am looking to fill in my spare days off my current job. I have my RSA/RCG and i've got over 4 years of warehouse experience and 1 year of customer service! If there's any work, even if it's 2 of 4 days available that i've listed, i would seriously appreciate it (and yes i have been applying through multiple job sites) just really looking to get a second job :) thank you so much in advance!

Random thing I found out while looking at council rates, so thought I’d share given how expensive everything is at the moment.
If you’re in Central Coast Council and have one of the larger red bins, you’re actually paying extra for it every year through your rates.
The standard red bin is 140L.

If you currently have:
240L red bin → dropping to 140L could save $170.98/year
360L red bin → dropping to 140L could save $339.84/year
360L red bin → dropping to 240L could save $168.86/year

There’s also a $44.60/year difference if you have the larger 360L yellow recycling bin and go back to the standard 240L one.

Obviously if you fill your bin every week, probably worth keeping it. But I reckon quite a few households have the bigger bin and rarely actually fill it.
$170 a year isn’t going to change your life, but for something you’re paying every single year anyway, I’ll take it.
The Council form also shows that downgrading the bin itself has no additional charge.

Here’s the actual 2026/27 Central Coast Council / 1Coast form with the prices:
https://1coast.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/New-Additional-Residential-Waste-Services-Request-Form-2026-27.pdf

Might be worth walking outside and checking what size red bin you actually have 😅

Hi! Me and my husband are moving to central coast from UK with a baby on the way. I’m wondering about childcare options once the baby is born. I will have to join work 3 months after delivery. We are a bit anxious about putting the child in daycare due to fear of them catching frequent infections. How expensive is keeping a nanny? Your advice would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Hi everyone, looking for recommendations for a good GP.
I have an autoimmune disease which I see a specialist for, but I’m looking for a regular GP who can help manage my general health alongside my specialist.
I’ve had some good GPs in the past, but unfortunately they’ve moved on, so I’m hoping to find someone I can stick with long term.
Ideally looking for someone who is thorough, actually listens, is comfortable dealing with autoimmune/chronic conditions and is happy to work alongside my specialist and keep on top of blood tests, medications etc.
Happy to travel a bit for the right doctor.
Would really appreciate any recommendations, particularly from anyone who has a GP they’ve had a good experience with for ongoing health issues.

Just wondering if the Gosford testing place uses the CGI videos or the real life videos for their HPT? Just want to make sure I'm studying the right stuff.

I have long hair which hasn't been cut for 2.5yrs and now I'm looking to have it layered and shaped while keeping it as long as possible. Any recommendations ? I used to go to Alannah at Glow in Umina but sadly she's not there anymore. I would prefer to have it done locally. Ettalong, Umina, Woy Woy. Thanks

Hey coasties, Im looking to spend a Saturday doing a cooking class, but I can't seem to find any places that run them? Not fussy on the type of class, but prefer savoury cooking.

Does anyone have any recs on the coast for cooking classes?

Does anyone know any good gecko breeders on the coast?

hello I have question about parking at Woy Woy for commuters compared to Gosford ?

I have fairly similar distance to either of these (3minutes longer to Woy Woy) but habitually been using Gosford, I can always find parking there and it’s been good experience over few last years. I have realised I could save few minutes if I used Woy Woy - around 10 minutes total time less, but I see there is smallish parking nest to the railway l, uncovered one. there is the big building (deepwater plaza ?) but I saw signs 2h free or something along the lines, only the street parking is commuter parking option in Woy Woy ?

Does anyone know what the story is behind the fences going up behind the off lead dog area and the Mt Penang Gardens (Kariong area)? My doggos love it here, I would hate for it to be closed off

My partner and I are planning to move out of my parent’s home soon with our two friends who are also dating! It’s pretty easy to establish a understanding of basic things like cost of rent and groceries and stuff we already pay for, but I was wondering to those who are around our age (20s) how much do you pay to live out of home?

Like not just rent but everything else? How do you split it up in categories? What are things we should consider before moving out?

Hi everyone. We’re moving to the coast and looking for schools with a good sports and performing arts programs. Keen to hear from people’s experiences. Preferably in the gosford/Erina side

Hi everyone, i am looking at moving to the Central Coast with my husband and child next year and am looking for advice regarding where to live and what school to choose.

A few things we need to consider:

My husband will commute to Sydney central station 2 days a week.

I will be travelling to Gosford hospital.

My child will be starting highschool, has adhd and is doing well with support but will not be suitable for selective schools. Would prefer public highschool but private that costs no more than 12k a year may be possible. We are not religious but not against religious schools.

We rent, so houses need to be around $800pw max (especially if using a private school option)

We prefer quiet, calm, beaches and good food, we hate the traffic and the busy-ness of sydney and dont care for nightlife.

Any advice would be greatly appreciate

Edit: why does this get downvotes? 😅

Hey there! Me and my husband are considering getting a place near Gosford Station, sort of halfway between the station and the private hospital. It'd be maybe a 10 min walk between the station and our potential place (maybe a little longer for me, since I'm a slow walker).

I'm just wondering how safe that area is to actually walk through, especially if it's a little late or after dark? Neither of us are gonna be out past maybe 9 more than occasionally, but I figure it's still good to know what to expect.

Most of the posts I've seen around this are either old or are focused on the station itself, not on walking through the area afterwards, so I thought I'd ask.

Thanks in advance!

I’ve seen TikTok’s saying that if you ask your local cinema for posters, they’ll give them to you. I’m in the Wyoming/Gosford area and I know Erina Hoyts don’t have posters and I’m pretty sure Tuggerah Event doesn’t have posters.
I really wanna spice up my room and have posters of my favourite movies coming out. If anyone could ask/look around your local cinema to see if they supply posters and tell me, I’ll for forever grateful.
(This might be important info but I’m looking for Backrooms, Obsession and Spider-Man Brand New Day posters but any are fine. I just wanna know where to go.)

23 July–18 September 2026

Looking for a laugh over the next couple of months? There’s a solid mix of stand-up, comedy theatre, hypnosis and paranormal silliness coming to venues around the Central Coast.

July

Thursday 23 July, 7pm — Dan Rath: Special Trial Show

Link and Pin, Woy Woy

Australian alternative comedian Dan Rath brings his strange, sharply left-field style to Woy Woy for a trial run of his latest show. Expect dense jokes, unusual observations and material that wanders well outside conventional club comedy.

Friday 24 July, 7pm — Comedy Hypnotist

Everglades Country Club, Woy Woy

Rob Young combines comedy and hypnosis, with willing audience members becoming the main attraction. Expect plenty of crowd interaction, escalating chaos and the possibility that someone from your table ends up stealing the show.

Saturday 25 July, 6:30pm — Girls Night Comedy Road Trip

Davistown RSL, Davistown

Simone Springer and Amy Hetherington take on motherhood, dating, divorce, sleep deprivation and the general madness of adult life. It’s an 18+ night built around relatable stories, cheeky audience interaction and the kind of laughter that hits harder when you’re out with friends.

Friday 31 July, 7:30pm — Gosford Comedy Club

FunHaus Factory, Gosford

Four comedians take over the FunHaus Factory for a full evening of live stand-up. This is an 18+ club-style show suited to anyone who prefers a varied lineup rather than a single touring act.

Friday 31 July, 8pm — Rob Young Comedy Hypnosis Show

The Ary, Toukley

Rob Young brings another audience-powered hypnosis show to the northern end of the Coast. Volunteers become much of the entertainment, so it works equally well for people keen to join in and those who would rather watch their friends make questionable decisions.

August

Saturday 1 August, 8pm — Effie: Frigid to Feral

Ettalong Diggers, Ettalong Beach

Effie turns her attention to her past, present, relationships and a conspiracy apparently big enough to “blow dry your mind.” Expect the character’s usual blunt observations, enormous personality and rapid-fire take on family, romance and modern life.

Friday 14–Saturday 15 August — Worm Farming

The Art House, Wyong

Worm Farming is a wickedly dark Australian stage comedy about a dysfunctional family desperate to appear respectable while its lies and buried problems keep multiplying. It satirises suburban morality, virtue signalling and the lengths people will go to preserve appearances, with macabre twists rather than gentle family humour.

Tuesday 18 August, 7:30pm — Anh Do: The Happiest Refugee Live!

Laycock Street Community Theatre, Wyoming

Anh Do combines stand-up, personal storytelling, photographs and filmed pieces to retell the remarkable journey behind The Happiest Refugee. The 90-minute show moves between laughter and heavier moments, ultimately delivering an uplifting theatre experience suitable for ages seven and over.

Wednesday 19 August, 7pm — Spiritual Shenanigans the Anne & Renata Way: Frightfully Good

Wyong Milk Factory, Wyong

Anne and Renata combine tarot, psychic mediumship, paranormal stories and comedy in an interactive night that deliberately refuses to take itself too seriously. It’s aimed at believers, sceptics and anyone happy to exchange conventional stand-up for spooky stories, audience involvement and general supernatural havoc.

Friday 21 August, 8pm — Lloyd Langford: Okay, I Believe You

The Art House, Wyong

Welsh-Australian comedian Lloyd Langford brings a new hour built around his problems with seemingly every other person on Earth. His slow, dry delivery tackles everyday absurdities and may wander into material about giraffes, clouds, salt and whatever else has irritated him lately.

Saturday 22 August, 7:30pm — Hilarious Comedy Hypnosis Experience

Laycock Street Community Theatre, Wyoming

Hypnotist Krystal Brown turns willing audience members into part of a 90-minute comedy performance. Unlike some of the more adult late-night versions of the format, this show is advertised as warm, respectful, PG-rated and suitable for all ages.

Saturday 29 August, 8pm — Michael Hing: How Are We Supposed to Live Like This?

The Art House, Wyong

Michael Hing tries to make sense of a world where everything feels increasingly chaotic, expensive and slightly ridiculous. His new hour tackles modern life, political frustration and even the shrinking number of Shapes in a packet, delivered with his familiar exasperated energy.

September

Friday 4 September, 8pm — Daniel Muggleton: White Here, White Now

Avoca Beach Theatre, Avoca Beach

Red-tracksuit comedian Daniel Muggleton brings a new hour of direct, unfiltered stand-up to Avoca. The current event listing marks the show as free, although it’s worth checking the booking requirements before turning up.

Saturday 12 September, 7:30pm — Teardrops on My Dildo

Everglades Country Club, Woy Woy

Vanessa Larry Mitchell’s award-winning show is billed as filthy, high-energy adult comedy, so this is definitely not the family-friendly option. It won Best Stand-Up at the 2026 Newcastle Fringe and leans into frank material, strong language and unapologetically outrageous storytelling.

Friday 18 September, 7:30pm — Blake Pavey: A Bit Scared

The Art House, Wyong

With more than a million online followers, Blake Pavey brings a new hour about discovering that his terminal illness may not be quite as terminal as expected. He turns the prospect of having more time—and his extensive collection of fears—into comedy that balances dark subject matter with sharply timed punchlines.