Umina Beach

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…



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…






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…






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…