A deeply human Best Of episode centred on perseverance and meaning:
Helena Brunner’s extraordinary story of loss, determination and Paralympic triumph
Lindy Leggett on finding purpose underwater and changing lives through adaptive scuba therapy
John Ralph shares expert advice on saving, restoring and sharing precious family photographs.

A summer Best Of from the Central Coast celebrating creativity close to home:
Sarah revisits a standout conversation with acclaimed local artist Helen Mortimer, exploring her journey from still life to striking portraiture
Topiary expert Nick Marker from Totally Topiary shares the calm, craft and creativity behind sculpted gardens and living art
Plus stories of passion, patience and inspiration from locals who turn hobbies into heart-led pursuits.

A festive season finale from the Central Coast:

Sarah and the team ring the “North Pole” for a visit from Santa

Movie guru Shane A. Bassett shares his top 2025 films and Christmas classics

Karaoke star Lochi brings joyful holiday traditions, and Kokoda trekker Nathan Walker reflects on ANZAC spirit, mateship and perspective at Christmas.

Do you believe the Christmas break is only weeks away? Where did the year go! We hope you have got all your shopping done before the shops go crazy!

We only have two shows left for the year so we hope you will tune in and enjoy!

• We invited Jess Henderson in the studio who made a career change and now sells rugs! Jess travels to Morocco to source her rugs and bring them back to the Central Coast to sell and shares her story with us! https://cactusilk.com.au/
• Next up we chat with Cliff Lethbridge who shares his love of vinyl records with us.
• The new Gosford library is a sight to be seen offering much more than just a library, we have renamed it 'More than a library!' - so we have a chat with Samantha Cummins who tells us all about it. https://libraries.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/.../gosford...

Thanks to:

https://www.raineandhorne.com.au/gosford

https://coastfm.org.au/program/your-home-with-sarah-king

https://ritech.com.au

Good morning Central Coast! We hope you are safe and sound after that awful heatwave on Saturday.

While poor Sarah is still suffering with a chest infection, we dug through our archives and replayed a few more of our favourite guests from this past year, (let's face it, they are all our favourite guests, so it wasn't hard to choose!).

• Herbs and spices are a necessity for any kitchen, so we have a chat with Ian 'Herbie' Hemphill, who delights us with his knowledge of Herbs and Spices and chats about his new book. https://www.herbies.com.au/shop/spice-kits-and-books/the-spice-herb-bible-3rd-edition-soft-cover/
• We love talking interior design, so we chat with Jac from 'Greenterior design' - a wonderful conversation about choosing yourself when you are updating your home! https://www.greenteriordesign.com.au/
• Creativity is always a favourite subject on our show, so we chat with Ben Chalker about his hobby of leatherworking that he learnt through the covid years, a reminder that our spare time can be used to create a new skill and there is always time if you want it enough! https://www.facebook.com/chlkrhandmade/

Thanks to:

https://www.raineandhorne.com.au/gosford

https://coastfm.org.au/program/your-home-with-sarah-king

https://ritech.com.au

It's just around the corner... (though that's as much as we are going to say about it!) for now! Saturday mornings are always fun though and today is no exception!

• This gorgeous Saturday we are going to speak with Michael Marley, (Arborist) - a man who knows his trees! Michael is somebody you might engage with before you speak to a tree lopper, to get all the correct advice before you spend the big money on tree maintenance!
• We revisit a few guests for the next few segments, (Our poor Sarah has come down with a chest infection)
• We revisit the story of Francesca Buckingham and her adventures, leaving her job with her husband and 2x kids in tow and spending a year doing the big lap of Australia!
• We also hear the story again of young Robert Lent, who has written his first book and trying out the challenging career of being an author!

We hope you have a great weekend and we look forward to engaging with you next week!

Thanks to:

https://www.raineandhorne.com.au/gosford

https://coastfm.org.au/program/your-home-with-sarah-king

https://ritech.com.au

This week, we welcome the wonderful Barbara Shira Jones for a deep dive into the joy of a cappella singing—discover how community harmony goes beyond music!

We catch up with Toastmasters’ Pietra and Nelly Beggs for confidence-boosting tips and stories about growing as a public speaker and leader.

Next, local legend Phil McGuinness shares an honest, compelling account of attempting the Kokoda Trail, what it really takes, and lessons learned.

Plsu, stay tuned for the latest news and happenings around the Coast, quirky events like the Wyong Mini Elvis Festival, and lighthearted moments with the Loveline segment.

Saturdays come around fast don't they? Time to relax, rewind, get a few things done around the house and join us while you're at it!

• First off we have a chat with a CoastFM announcer, none other than Mr Chris Maitland! Besides being a career radio person and woderful CoastFM announcer, Chris is now involved in a production presented by the NSW state government - The book called 'Seniors Stories' - This is the 11th edition of this book and is titled 'Then and Now' - join us to listen to Chris talk about his contribution as an author.
• Next we have a returning guest, young Issy Barnett joins us to tell us about her adventures doing the Kokoda trail! Bravery and commitment, this will be beginning of many adventures for Issy we reckon!
• In the second hour we have a chat with Chef Daniel and Kyla of 'Cakes by Kyla' - who are championing the Central Coast Farmers Market - A favorite among Central Coast locals, an amazing market that continues on under a new name! - The Central Coast Farmers Market! https://www.thecentralcoastfarmersmarket.com/

Thanks to:

https://www.raineandhorne.com.au/gosford

https://coastfm.org.au/program/your-home-with-sarah-king

https://ritech.com.au

Hello Central Coast! Hello summertime! (is that too early?) Even if it is, we are here for it! Thank you for tuning in today, we hope you enjoy our list of guests we have for you as much as we do!

• Mr Fabulous comes back to the studio to chat with us about Summer styling! We always enjoy a chat with John Rutten, there is nothing like engaging an interior designer if your house needs a freshen up and you haven't got the time. www.instagram.com/dujourliving/
• Kurt Sterling - A man who pivoted his career to try his hand at being a comedian (brave man!) comes in for a wholesome chat about the challenges and pitfalls of this career choice. www.instagram.com/kurt.sterlingcomedy/
• Next up we have Barry Eslick, a local 'apiarist' (A fancy word for a beekeeper!) talking about his passion for bees!

Thanks to:

www.raineandhorne.com.au/gosford

coastfm.org.au/program/your-home-with-sarah-king

ritech.com.au