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19/05/2026

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09/05/2026

09/05/2026

Sunrise over Terrigal never disappoints!

That first light, the quiet before the day begins, and the boardwalk slowly coming to life. One of those simple moments that makes an early start more than worth it.

Worth setting the alarm for.

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22/04/2026

We love celebrating the talented people in our Star of the Sea community. One of our owners, Louise Park, will be speaking at Gosford Library as part of the ANZAC Day commemorations.

Her book Last Man Out shares a powerful and personal account of the Gallipoli evacuation, based on her grandfather’s letters, notes and articles.

📅 Tuesday 21st April, 2026
⏰ 5:30pm

If you’re local or visiting the Coast, it’s a meaningful event well worth attending for all ages.

RSVP via the CBCA (NSW) Central Coast Region Facebook event page or email [email protected]

22/04/2026

Hey bird lovers and budding photographers! 📸🐦

Early bird entries for the BirdLife Australia Photography Awards close Saturday April 25 – your last chance to enter at the discounted rate.

Don’t worry though, the awards are still open for entries until July.

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just getting started, there’s a category for everyone – including our special theme: Australian Finches.
From the vibrant Gouldian Finch to flocks of Zebra Finch in the outback, these tiny birds are bursting with colour, personality and energy.

There are some incredible prizes up for grabs, including a Nikon Z 8 camera, plus cash prizes!

The 2026 BirdLife Australia Photography Awards is sponsored by Nikon Australia and the Lake Cowal Foundation

Find out more and register here: https://www.birdlifephotoaward.org.au/

📸Red-browed Finch by Therese Elsey via the 2025 BirdLife Australia Photograhy Awards

22/04/2026

Sunrise at Avoca Beach this morning.

22/04/2026

Meet Lyndall.

When Lyndall moved to the Central Coast from Sydney in 2014, she and her husband were like many… newly retired and figuring out what came next.

They tried a few things. Local groups, a bit of bridge… just looking for something to be part of.

Her husband gave bowls a go first and encouraged her to come down. As it turns out, maybe it was always meant to be.

Her father was a NSW State Champion back in the 60s.
In her words, “maybe it was in my blood.”

On her very first day at the club, the President of the women’s club handed her a membership form and said…
“You look like you’d make a great secretary.”
Within weeks, she was.
And she hasn’t looked back since.

Lyndall has gone on to become President twice, serving three years each time.
She introduced new initiatives, from structured budgets to more competitions, helping shape the club into what it is today.

Wanting to truly understand the game, she became an umpire in 2017.

Now, for a club this size, having five female umpires is something pretty special.

But ask Lyndall what the club really means to her, and it’s not the titles or achievements.
It’s simple.
“It’s belonging.”
“It’s acceptance.”
It’s the friendships, the lunches, the support… the people who show up for each other, on and off the green.

If you’ve ever thought about giving bowls a go…
Take this as your sign.
You never know where it might lead.

We’ll be sharing more stories like Lyndall’s as part of our
“Where the Locals Come to Connect” series

Because behind every person that makes this Club what it is, there’s a story worth knowing.

12/04/2026

Golden hour, the Star of the Sea way ✨

Palm-lined paths, still water reflections and the soft glow of sunset settling over the resort. It’s these quiet moments that make a stay here feel so special. 🌴🌅

12/04/2026

Well - the day has finally arrived!
For a few years now, we have watched with growing interest the roll out of steadily more and more advanced AI. This technology has revolutionised many industries, and aviation is set to join that line-up.
The CCAC is proud to announce the introduction of "i-Structor - you AI teacher in the sky"

On some of our more basic training flights, we will be trialing the use of an AI companion taking the place of the instructor. This advanced tech, partly designed by one of our very clever Aero Club members, will be linked to a high-resolution camera, and 3-axis accelerometers to provide real time audio feedback over the student's headset, and will pitch the aeroplane during the flare to avoid a heavy landing if needed via an extra servo on the elevator cable.
Tests have shown that i-Structor correctly announces the important phrases "more right rudder", "hold it off" and "lower the nose" 30% more often than a real human.

First flights with i-Structor are scheduled for week commencing 1st July 2026.