George Krams’ remarkable life
George Krams has not let being born with cerebral palsy, deafness and blindness define him. Now a resident at Rumbalara House, one of Alino Living’s residential aged care homes at…
Umina Beach
Coastal Twist returns with a flourish
The Coastal Twist LGBTIQ Arts and Culture Festival is set to return from September 26-October 2 with seven days of fun, learning and surprises. The festival first exploded onto the…
Reading challenge countdown
The clock is counting down as the Premier’s Reading Challenge enters its final month for 2023, with Brisbane Water Secondary College’s Umina Campus one of several Central Coast schools participating….
New flagpole for Ocean Beach SLSC
Ocean Beach Surf Lifesaving Club is set to replace its flagpole, thanks to $2,000 in funding through the Federal Government’s Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants Program. Member for Robertson Gordon…
Umina Beach Pin-up off to the Gold Coast
When Carmen Perrin of Umina Beach opened her vintage photography studio, Viva La Vintage, nine years age, she was introduced to the world of Pin-Up and will be one of…
Ladies learn to do it themselves
A three-hour do-it-yourself plumbing workshop for women was held at Mingaletta in Umina Beach on Friday, May 19, co-hosted by Benchworks founder Jenn Rochford. Participants in the workshop learnt essential…
Pennants wins for Peninsula clubs
After 10 weeks of tough sectional Bowls Pennants rounds, Bowls Central Coast (Zone 15) held its 2022/2023 Pennants Finals at Ettalong Memorial Bowling Club on Saturday, May 20. Several bowling…
Plugging those potholes
As complaints regarding the many potholes throughout the region continue to pour in, many are asking why Central Coast Council keeps filling holes on the same road instead of doing…
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,…
Help protect Umina school’s trees
Umina Beach Public School’s plan to provide shade and shelter for students and parents has been thwarted by vandals. In 2020 parents from the school organised for 10 mature Banksia…
Mingaletta says thanks to Indigenous Minister
Mingaletta Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation at Umina Beach has presented Federal Minister for Indigenous Australians, Linda Burney, with a certificate of appreciation. The certificate was delivered recently to…
Self care book launch at Writers Festival
Two local authors will share their lived experience, transforming their wounds into wisdom, at a special book launch at Umina Beach on June 5 as part of the Words on…
Women’s health forum at Umina Beach
A Women’s Health Forum was held at Ocean Beach Surf Lifesaving Club, Umina Beach, on Monday, May 1, organised by Federal Member for Robertson Gordon Reid, himself a doctor. Special…
Haynes Ave resurfaced – but more work is needed
Haynes Ave at Umina Beach has been resurfaced by Central Coast Council with funding from the Australian Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program, but residents say there is still…
Freshwater croc found in Umina backyard
A freshwater crocodile was found in the backyard of a Umina Beach home on Sunday afternoon, April 30. The homeowner immediately contacted the Australian Reptile Park and keepers were dispatched…
Funds raised for earthquake victims
Umina Beach Yoga’s recent Community Kirtan Event raised more than $600 for the Red Cross Syria and Turkey Earthquake appeal. Musicians Geeti and Gyan, Mark O’Brien and Louisa Fenn joined…
Sunrise bungul for NAISDA students
Alarms were set early on Monday morning, March 27, as students and staff from the Central Coast’s NAISDA Dance College headed to Umina Beach for a special sunrise bungul on…
Push for permanent fix for Rabaul Ave
Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has stepped up its efforts to secure a permanent fix for pot-hole ridden Rabaul Ave at Umina Beach. “We used to drive on the left hand…
New roller doors for Ocean Beach Surf Club
Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club will receive two new roller doors thanks to a grant of almost $8,000 from the 2022 Community Building Partnership Program. Member for Gosford Liesl…
Last Smiles on Dials for the year
Central Coast Disabled Surfers Association (DSACC) will hold its last Smiles on Dials event for the season at Umina Beach on April 1. The group is looking for volunteers to…