Thousands flock to Words on the Waves
Despite the weather, this year’s Words on the Waves Writers Festival saw a dramatic increase in attendance, with the audience increasing by more than 20 per cent on previous years….
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Meditation to mark International Women’s Day
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch is inviting members of the community to join the International Women’s Day celebration with a meditation session at Ocean Beach on March 8. “This is…
Sun cream dispensers for Umina and Ocean Beach
Peninsula beach-goers will be even more sun safe with the recent delivery of sun cream units to Umina and Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Clubs. Donated by Woy Woy Peninsula…
Rowing for mental fitness fundraiser
Ocean Beach Surf Lifesaving Club is calling on Central Coast locals to sign up and jump on a rowing machine as part a 24-Hour Row For Mental Fitness fundraiser being…
Huge line-up at Words on the Waves Writers Festival
Now in its third year, the Words on the Waves Writers Festival is set to welcome an impressive gathering of Australia’s best authors and journalists to the region from Wednesday,…
Police warning on baits
Brisbane Water Police have issued a warning following reports of baits being placed at Pearl, Umina and Ocean Beaches in recent weeks. Reported baits have been removed and disposed of…
Jet ski rules need enforcing
Last Australia Day it was only by chance several jet ski riders didn’t kill an unfortunate swimmer. The law states no jet ski is to come within 500 metres of…
Successful resuscitation at Ocean Beach
As the countdown to summer continues, it was a busy weekend for Central Coast lifesavers, headlined by a successful resuscitation at Ocean Beach, once again highlighting the value of volunteers…
Relive the 1920s and help local youth
RENOWNED Central Coast pianist Rodric White will be banging out jazz tunes to get people in the swing of the 1920s at a Rotary Brisbane Water shindig on October 29,…
Silver Salties up and running at Ocean Beach
The Silver Salties program is up and running at Ocean Beach. A spokesperson said Silver Salties is all about having fun, fitness, and friendship for older Australians. “It’s a participation…
IRB premiership to be decided at Ocean Beach
The final of the Sharkskin NSW Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) Premiership will be settled at Ocean Beach this weekend, June 25-26, as Kiama Downs and Caves Beach battle it out…
Meditation meeting to celebrate IWD
This year for International Women’s Day (IWD), Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch is inviting women of all ages to take part in a community meditation ‘the Sit’ on March 8…
Access to Peninsula beaches set to improve
Access to Peninsula beaches will be a lot easier for people with limited mobility or living with a disability this summer, with the availability of beach wheelchairs at selected beaches…
Junior lifesavers of the century
SURF LIFESAVING – Heralding Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club’s 100th year in operation, Zara Tucker and William (Billy) Hawksley have been selected as the Junior Life Saver of the…
Community members mindfully mark International Women’s Day
Fifty community members celebrated the beginning of International Women’s Day (IWD) on the shores of Ocean Beach on the morning of March 8. Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, hosted the…
Meditation session at Ocean Beach
A meditation session at Ocean Beach is set to kick off International Women’s Day on March 8. Making Meditation Mainstream (MMM) Central Coast and Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, will…
Umina SLSC shines in final round of Junior Ironperson Series
IRONPERSON – The 2020/2021 Newcastle Permanent Junior Ironperson Series came to its conclusion on Saturday, January 23 at Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club, with clubs from all over the…
Umina SLSC shine in final round of Junior Ironperson Series
LIFESAVING – The 2020/2021 Newcastle Permanent Junior Ironperson Series came to its conclusion on Saturday, January 23 at Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club, with clubs from all over the…
Surf club raises flags and launches boat
Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club has raised its flags in a ceremony marking the start of the Surf Life Saving season. The multi-faceted ceremony was held on Saturday, September…
Surf club seeks material for its 100th anniversary
Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club is seeking help from residents as it prepares for its 100th anniversary in 2022. Historian Ms Julie Aitchison is looking for Peninsula locals who…