Teen charged over Umina Beach offences
A teenage boy has been charged over alleged driving and property offences following a pursuit at Umina Beach in the early hours of Friday, October 11. Brisbane Water Police attempted…
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Canines shine in fun and famboyant dog show
The Puparazzi Pooch Parade is one of the highlights of Coastal Twist Festival’s Coastie Carnie Fair Day in Umina Beach this weekend. This isn’t a typical dog show – this…
Rabaul Ave upgrade welcomed
Federal Member for Robertson Dr Gordon Reid has welcomed a much-needed resurface of Rabaul Ave in Umina Beach by Central Coast Council. “Rabaul Ave is a major thoroughfare for morning…
New-look recreation precinct unveiled
Central Coast Council has officially opened the new and improved regional skatepark and BMX track at Umina’s Peninsula Recreation and Active Lifestyle Precinct. The $8M upgrade includes a new basketball…
Dianne celebrates 30 years at pharmacy
Dianne Matthews of Umina Beach has celebrated 30 years of working as a pharmacy assistant at Umina Chemist Outlet. Matthews started working in 1994 when the chemist was owned by…
Coastal Twist returns in October
The Coastal Twist Festival will return for its fourth year from October 1-6, transforming the Central Coast into a vibrant celebration of LGBTIQ arts and culture. This year’s festival, themed…
Maltese thriller written by Umina author
Join Central Coast author Sean Richardson at Umina Library on August 1 at 10am to chat about his novel The Maltese Web. Set on the stunning Mediterranean island of Malta,…
Mystery of jaw bone found on Umina beach finally solved
Advancements in DNA technology have revealed the identity of a 44-year-old jawbone discovered on Umina Beach in 2020. Woy Woy resident, Toyah Evans, made the gruesome discovery in the sand…
New Spring touch footy season
Peninsula Touch Association will launch its new Spring touch football competition at the end of August at McEvoy Oval, Umina Beach. In response to member feedback around the season schedule,…
Free jazz at Ocean Beach
The Peninsula comes alive with a free jazz night every Wednesday at the Ocean Beach Hotel in Umina Beach. Each week drummer Toby Hall, guitarist Aaron Flower, and Matthew Lamb…
Step back in time at Tea Cosy Fair
It’s that (tea) cosy time of year again. Enjoy a step back in time at the Tea Cosy and Retro Fair on June 8 and 9. The Woy Woy Peninsula…
New bus for Peninsula Villages
Peninsula Villages is anxiously awaiting a new arrival– a 12-seater bus to make residents’ lives easier. The aged care provider said the new bus, which will arrive in June, underscores…
Countdown to Words on the Waves
Excitement is mounting as the Words on the Waves writers’ festival approaches. To be held at various venues on the Peninsula and around the Coast on May 29-June 3, the…
Disabled Surfers Association thanks two major sponsors
Adverse water conditions following torrential rain saw the season final Disabled Surfers event, scheduled for April 6 at Umina Beach, cancelled for safety reasons, with the organisation now looking forward…
Writers’ Festival presents free family fun day
The Words on the Waves Writers Festival is set to launch a new program, The Dip, which includes a free family fun day on Sunday, June 2. People attending will…
Peninsula Villages bolsters specialist care
Leading Central Coast aged care provider Peninsula Villages at Umina Beach has proactively embraced the introduction of mandatory care minutes in aged care. The initiative, arising from the Royal Commission…
Popular foreshores undergo extensive facelift
Restoration and upgrade works on the foreshore at both Canton Beach and Umina Beach is now complete. The Canton Beach foreshore sandstone log restoration works and upgrade included restoring and…
Words on the Waves program launched
The Words on the Waves Writers Festival has officially launched its program for the 2024 event, to be held from May 29-June 3 at various locations on the Woy Woy…
Drowning prevention campaign comes to the Central Coast
Australia’s largest community engagement for a drowning prevention campaign is coming to Umina and Pearl Beach between April 12 and 18. The campaign will see lifesavers on the beach teaching…
New fire tanker for Umina Beach
Fire and Rescue Umina Beach has a new firefighting tanker, set to boost its protection capabilities. Valued at $450,000, the Isuzu Category One tanker is the latest of 34 new…