Business award finalists out plus a packed week of local events

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1. Business awards finalists announced

   Finalists for the 2026 Central Coast Business Awards have been announced, with winners to be declared on September 25. The awards celebrate the outstanding businesses, leaders and organisations driving the region.

   coastcommunitynews.com.au

2. Aboretum celebrates 50 years in style

   Following the successful 50th anniversary long lunch celebration of the Pearl Beach Arboretum on August 15, an additional anniversary celebration has been announced for October 10.

   coastcommunitynews.com.au

3. Uplifting film to screen at Wagstaffe

   The WAG-DAGs screenings return for a second season, presenting award-winning documentaries monthly through Spring and Summer at Wagstaffe Community Hall, opening September 12 with an uplifting film.

   coastcommunitynews.com.au

4. Laugh it up at Gosford Comedy Club

   The Gosford Comedy Club returns to the FunHaus Factory for a night of live comedy, with dinner and cocktails on offer.

   coastcommunitynews.com.au

5. New venue for Chrysler Show ‘n’ Shine Day

   After 19 years, this year's Chrysler Wake Run's Show 'n' Shine Day has a new venue, held at Norah Head Sporties Club on August 30 from 8am.

   coastcommunitynews.com.au

On in the city

• 悉笑喜剧｜微醺开放麦｜周五晚7pm

  Level 14, 465 Victoria Ave, Chatswood · 2026-08-27T14:00:00+00:00

• Ice Seguerra (Pagdating ng Panahon) Live in Sydney

  Norwest Hub Auditorium, Norwest · 2026-08-28T14:00:00+00:00

• Bingo Loco - Macquarie Park - The Governor Hotel - Saturday 29th Aug 2026

  The Governor Hotel, Macquarie Park · 2026-08-28T14:00:00+00:00

• Lake Macquarie Central Coast Pop Up Reptile Expo 2026

  Doyalson Wyee RSL Club, Doyalson, NSW, Australia · 2026-08-29T00:00:00+00:00

• Central Coast's Biggest Fashion Market Returns for One Day Only!

  Central Coast Basketball · 2026-08-29T00:00:00+00:00

• Beer and Bubs - Central Coast

  Northlakes Tavern · 2026-08-31T08:00:00+00:00

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