Free ‘come n try’ Touch Footy at Umina Beach
Peninsula Touch Association will be holding a come n try Touch Footy event on Friday 23 September from 5:30-7:00pm at McEvoy Oval, Umina Beach. Peninsula Touch Association President, Rod Dillon,…
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Man charged after Umina Beach search
A Umina Beach man has been refused bail until he faces court on charges related to domestic violence and fraud. Officers from Brisbane Water Police District were patrolling the Umina…
Permanent fix for problem stormwater drain on the way
Central Coast Council has undertaken to deliver a final solution to ongoing erosion at the stormwater drain at Rickard St, Umina Breach, amid community concerns that the problem is escalating…
Time to address Bitou Bush in the Umina Beach Dunes
The spread of Bitou bush in the Umina Beach Sand Dunes, between the Ocean Beach, and Umina Beach Surf Clubs, in some areas is currently uncontrolled and severely impacting Native…
Coast Shelter to celebrate Youth Week on the Peninsula
Coast Shelter will celebrate Youth Week with a night of free music and entertainment at the Peninsula Recreation Precinct on Friday, April 8. The event will feature free food, a…
‘Smiles on Dials’ event returns to Umina
After cancelling their March event due to adverse weather conditions, the Central Coast branch of the Disabled Surfers Association (DSA) will return to Umina Beach on April 2 with a…
Umina SLSC receives grant to upgrade hazardous doors
Umina Beach Surf Life Saving Club will receive over $25,000 to upgrade the clubhouse’s doors and windows from the 2021 Community Building Partnerships fund. The local club was granted $25,286…
The Esplanade is a ‘speedway’
The changes by the Council to the Esplanade at Umina Beach are dangerous. The police response is disgusting. The local driving community, not much better. The Council put in a…
Man arrested for series of property thefts
A 27-year-old male from Woy Woy has been arrested on a series of charges following reports of numerous property offences on the Peninsula. Brisbane Water Proactive Crime Team said they…
Umina coffee drinkers unite for a cause
Umina Beach entrepreneur Kate Toon and the team at ProJuice Café helped raise over $700 for Coast Shelter this month with a fundraising day at the West St store. A…
West Street bakery changes hands after 28 years
Two well-loved business owners will say goodbye to the community they have served for 28 years this Saturday, when the duo retire from running the Umina Hot Bread Kitchen. Co-owners…
From tiny house to Temple of Groom
A group of locals have found a silver lining in the COVID lockdown by transforming their studio into a new female-run business in a bid to create a safe space…
Swimmers warned about carcass in shark net
A deceased marine life carcass was washed into the netting out from Umina Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) last week with swimmers and paddlers warned to stay close to the…
Hand-made puddings delivered
The ladies of the Country Womens Association’s Umina Beach branch have sent their Christmas wishes to those in need this week with an annual donation of handmade puddings. The local…
Stabbing strike force releases COMFIT images
Police have released COMFIT images of two men who may be able to assist with investigations following a possible kidnapping and stabbing in Umina Beach earlier this year. About 1:15am…
Items priced to clear in Shed garage sale
The Umina Beach Men’s Shed will once again hold its popular garage shed sale on Saturday, November 27 to help raise funds for the association. The sale, which will be…
$8.25M recreation precinct project enters design and construction phase
The funding agreement between the Federal Government and Central Coast Council has now been signed for the $8.25M redevelopment of the Peninsula Recreation Precinct in Umina Beach. With the agreement…
Final signature on Umina precinct expected by Friday
Funding for the redevelopment of the Peninsula Recreation Precinct is now expected to be signed off by Friday, November 5. The $8.25M redevelopment of the Peninsula Recreation Precinct at Umina…
CWA fund raising highlights housing crisis
The Country Women’s Association’s (CWA) Umina Beach branch has helped raise over $2,000 to support action on social and affordable housing. The funds were raised in response to Branch President,…
Umina club wants to restore whale sculpture
The Rotary Club of Umina Beach is back … and with plenty to discuss! The club returned to the Everglades Country Club on October 20 for their first face-to-face meeting…