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…
Umina Beach
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…
Junior recognised in Federal Parliament
Central Coast local hero, Junior Johnson, has been recognised in the Australian Parliament following years of community service. Johnson is well known by the Peninsula community for selling raffle tickets…
Last Smiles on Dials for the season
Central Coast Disabled Surfers (DSACC) will hold their last event for the season on Saturday, April 6, at Umina Beach. The group needs large volunteer numbers to make the Smiles…
Call to ban jet skis on Peninsula
A petition on change.org calling for jet skis to be banned at Ettalong and Umina beaches has attracted more than 1,500 signatures in just a month. Started by an anonymous…
Two new public preschools for Coast
New public preschools at Umina Beach and Tuggerawong will be two of 100 to be delivered by the NSW Government over the next four years, with 49 of them in…
Help put smiles on dials
Central Coast Disabled Surfers will hold their next Smiles on Dials event at Umina Beach on Saturday, March 2, following a record-breaking event in February which saw 58 surfers and…
Hitting the waves for cancer research
A group of Central Coast female surfers are surfing every day during February to raise money for cancer research at Chris O’Brien Lifehouse. Rain or shine, the Kook Warriors team…
Tackling childcare challenges
A forum to discuss early childhood education and care held at Ocean Beach Surf Lifesaving Club on Friday, February 2, saw educators, providers and families discuss the challenges faced by…
PM pops in to talk-up Medicare
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese paid a surprise visit to the Central Coast on Thursday, February 1, to mark the 40th anniversary of Medicare and the success of the region’s two…
Chamber outlines Peninsula priorities
The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has outlined its priorities for 2024 after a successful Christmas period that saw thousands of visitors flock to the area over the Christmas break. “It’s…
Help put smiles on dials
Central Coast Disabled Surfers Association (DSACC) will be back on the water on Saturday, February 3, and needs more volunteers to help make the day a success. The Smiles on…
Rip demonstration day at Umina
In a critical effort to raise awareness about ocean safety, Umina Surf Life Saving Club will host a public demonstration on New Year’s Eve focused on understanding and navigating rips,…
Muay Thai and kickboxing champ wows at Umina Beach gym
In an extraordinary event for the local martial arts community, Kingdom Martial Arts at Umina Beach had the honour of hosting Jonathan Haggerty, the current Two-Sport Bantamweight Champion of ONE…
Urgent care clinic a “game changer”
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid has told Federal Parliament that the new Peninsula Medicare Urgent Care Clinic has helped take pressure off hospital emergency departments since opening in November. He…
IGA first shop to open at new Lone Pine Plaza
Almost four years after it was destroyed by fire, a popular shopping mall at Umina is finally reopening, albeit a little at a time. Now known as Lone Pine Plaza,…
Umina urgent care clinic officially opens
The Peninsula Medicare Urgent Care Clinic (Medicare UCC) at Umina Beach was officially opened on November 20. Located at 297 West St, the Medicare UCC will make it easier for…
Disabled surfers ready to put Smiles on Dials
Central Coast Disabled Surfers Association (DSACC) will hold its first Smiles on Dials event of the season at Umina Beach on Saturday, December 2. Following a volunteer training day set…
Planning panel to decide fate of Umina development
The fate of a $1.095M multi-dwelling housing development proposed for 8 Priestman Ave, Umina, will be decided by the Local Planning Panel at its November 9 meeting. The proposal, to…