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…
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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…
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…
Young driver in court for speeding
A 19-year-old P-plater allegedly driving at 140km/h in a 50km/h zone will face Gosford Local Court. He was detected by Police Highway Patrol at about 11.15pm on Friday, October 13,…
Man charged over Umina Beach murder
Police have charged a man with murder after a body was found in a car parked at Umina Beach last week. Emergency services were called to a carpark on Trafalgar…
Disabled surfing needs volunteers
Following a successful 2022-23 season, the Disabled Surfers Association Central Coast is looking to rebuild its volunteer base and will hold a free training day on November 25 at Umina…
Man’s body found in car at Umina Beach
A police investigation is underway after a man’s body was found in a car parked at Umina Beach on Monday morning, October 16. Emergency services were called to a carpark…
Swinging Sixties fundraiser
Rotary Brisbane Water (RBW) will hold a Swinging Sixties night on October 21. It follows the club’s recent Rock and Roll Trivia at Ettalong Diggers, which raised more than $4,000…
Coastal Twist a raging success
Despite temperatures soaring to 14 degrees above average on Sunday, October 1, for its signature Fair Day, the 2023 Coastal Twist LGBTIQA+ Arts & Culture Festival was a huge success…
Fun and sun at Coastie Carnie Fair Day
Get ready for an extraordinary celebration of humanity and connection at this year’s Coastal Twist LGBTIQ Arts and Culture Festival, the Coastie Carnie Fair Day. Be prepared for a day…