Mingara Dental & Implant Centre recently opened a state of the art facility. A group of passionate and highly experienced local dentists have combined forces to offer Central Coast residents the pinnacle in dental care through an array of state of the art dental practices located across the Central Coast and beyond with Mingara Dental …
The journey is just as important as the destination
PALMER’S TOURS Its Easy Tours was purchased by a family owned and operated Queensland business Palmer’s Coaches in March 2019. Its Easy Tours is now formally known as Palmer’s Tours. They have expanded from one vehicle in 2012 to 37 vehicles across Central Coast and South-West Queensland. Owners Rick & Kim Palmer have engaged Rick’s …
PEA is for Pain
by Diana Arundell university qualified Naturopath and Nutritionist PEA also stands for Palmitoylethanolamide which is a natural compound showing great benefits in the treatment of pain, inflammation and neurological disorders. Chronic unresolved pain can affect the quality of life for those experiencing it as well as those around them. Physical, emotional and mental health can …
Autumn gardening
By Vickey Taylor Well what a wet summer we have had! As Autumn approaches and we are all spending more time at home, one of the upsides of not being able to go anywhere is more time to enjoy the fruits of our labour in the garden. Make sure you get out there and show …
100-year-old Wood Glen resident celebrates a ‘ton’ of memories about life on the Central Coast
Clutching a bouquet of flowers almost bigger than herself, Erina resident Marion Laycock Robey has celebrated her 100th birthday with a “ton’’ of memories about life on the NSW Central Coast. The former Sydneysider, whose earliest recollections also include watching the Harbour Bridge being built from her bedroom window in the 1920s, marked her milestone …
Holiday destinations to drool over
Words by Dorian Mode. Photography Lydia Thorpe With international travel impeded by lockdown, seniors are choosing long driving holidays. Sometimes these holiday destinations allow you to bring your best mate. No, not your spouse. I’m talking about a driving/drooling holiday with your dog. Some issues ago you may recall me visiting the Snowys Region to …
How my breast cancer was diagnosed
With Breast Surgeon Dr Mary Ling Four celebrated Australians reveal how their breast cancer was diagnosed, and the lessons we can learn from their experiences. Breast lump is the most common sign Blanche D’Alpuget, widow of former PM Bob Hawke, was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 76. Ms D’Alpuget said the first sign …
6 tips for healthy holiday eating!
By Nicole Saliba Christmas and New Year are often times filled with family, friends, social gatherings and celebrations which are all centred around food. It’s important to remember that you don’t have to deprive yourself in order to be healthy. That’s why we have compiled our top five tips for staying healthy over the holiday …
A virtual embrace
by Sarah Tolmie Forgive me. It’s the first article for 2021 and I can’t NOT mention my relief – thank goodness – 2020 is over. What a year! So many sacrifices and losses and hardships. As we begin the New Year, as is my usual habit, I do my gratitudes and give thanks. Even with …
Go grey the Stylist’s way
By Sam & Jordi Woods – VIBRANT CONCEPTS As a Stylist and Colour Analyst I have helped many of my clients “go grey” successfully and with confidence. Now it is my turn… When I started this process 9 months ago (thanks Covid for the push!) I really didn’t know what to expect (neither did many …