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,…
Umina Beach
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…
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…
Fashion parade raises $1,500 for needy
Deepwater Older Women’s Network (OWN) Woy Woy raised more than $1,500 for hungry, homeless and disadvantaged people on the Central Coast at a fashion parade held recently in conjunction with…
Holly on target to represent Australia
Umina Beach High School student Holly Parker has been selected to represent Australia in the 2023 World Archery Oceania Championships to be held in Adelaide from April 13-16 and also…
Umina Beach singer eliminated from Australian Idol
An impressive rendition of Katy Perry’s Waking Up In Vegas couldn’t save Jasey Fox of Umina Beach, who was eliminated from Australian Idol following the first public vote on February…
Putting more smiles on dials at disabled surfing day
Following a record-breaking February event, Central Coast Disabled Surfers Association (DSACC) will hold another Smiles on Dials event at Umina Beach on March 4 from 9am-1pm. A huge turn-up saw…
New outdoor lighting for Umina PS
Umina Beach Public School has been allocated $22,000 from the 2022 Community Building Partnership Program for outdoor lighting to improve access, safety and security. Member for Gosford Liesl Teschsaid outdoor…
Special yoga class to support Coast Shelter
Umina Beach Yoga will offer monthly yoga classes beginning in February to build community and connection and raise money for Coast Shelter. Entry to the sessions, to be held on…
Calls for commitment to fix Peninsula roads
With the NSW State Election looming, the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce says the state of roads in the area has reached “crisis point” and is calling on both sides of…