Where have all the workers gone?
One local business has asked, ‘where have all the workers gone’, after job adverts have been left unanswered for weeks. The latest figures available from the Institute of Public Affairs…
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Woman refused bail for alleged attempted murder
A woman has been charged over the alleged attempted murder of a two-year-old girl in Umina Beach last year. In September 2020, detectives from the State Crime Command’s Child Abuse…
Cookies sent to frontline health workers
A Umina Beach local and small business owner is helping send a slice of hope to COVID-impacted hospitals as a way of saying thanks to front-line health workers doing it…
Women taking action against homelessness
The Country Women’s Association’s Umina Beach branch has put the call out for ‘urgent’ action on social and affordable housing options in rural and regional NSW through a new ‘sleep…
Person of interest over theft and fraud
Brisbane Water Police have released a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak to in relation to theft and fraud committed last month. On the afternoon of Thursday,…
New home will enhance streetscape
The knock-down and rebuild trend on the Peninsula continues with the granting of a construction certificate for a new dwelling to be built in Palm Street, Umina Beach. Although Central…
Mask rules and fines spelt out by police
NSW Police have put out a reminder for residents of some of the restrictions in place under the current stay at home orders. On Monday, August 23, a new rule…
Five days of fun to benefit thousands of young people
PCYC Umina Beach wants locals to get moving as part of an emergency fundraising appeal to young people affected most by the COVID-19 lockdown. The ‘Fit5 Fun-raiser’ encourages people to…
Villages welcome 14 new residents from Gosford
Umina Beach aged care provider, Peninsula Villages, has announced it will accommodate residents and staff from the recently-closed Presbyterian Community Residential Aged Care facility in East Gosford. The Villages have…
Filling the cash gap crisis
Small and micro-business owners are buckling as lockdown drags on but crisis payments promised by the State Government to fill the gap are either unattainable or not getting through. Financial…
Each tiny rehab step has a big benefit
A Umina Beach local has spoken out about the challenges of rehabilitation after suffering a stroke earlier this year. Kevin experienced a stroke at home which was discovered to have…
Lockdown inspires crafty output
The President of the Country Women’s Association Umina Beach branch has taken up a pair of knitting needles to keep busy during this lockdown. Rikki McIntosh has created a number…
Umina housing proposal riles neighbours
Exhibited plans for a new multi-unit housing development in Umina Beach have been criticised by the public for failing to meet legal planning requirements. The application will be on exhibition…
Umina Beach DA opens for comment
A development application for the construction of a multi-unit housing development in Umina is now open for public comment. The site at 37 Paul St, Umina Beach, currently contains a…
Coles customers recognised for supporting animal rescue
A local animal rescue group has recognised Coles Umina Beach for their support in providing donations to help their fosters’ needs. The Coast-based ‘Paws A Moment & Rescue’ group said…
One of the Peninsula’s busiest roads needs an upgrade
Local politicians have been asked to support the upgrade of Rabaul Avenue, Umina. The Peninsula Business Chamber has written to Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, and Member…
Umina Beach skate park development confirmed
The development of a new regional skate facility at Umina Beach has been confirmed following calls to have an accessible network of ‘high-quality multi-purpose, inclusive skateparks’ across the Coast. The…
Words on the Waves Writers Festival a huge success
Over 800 people swapped the beach for books and headed down to Umina across the June Long Weekend for the inaugural Words on the Waves Writers Festival. The festival, which…
Going Dry in July to help locals living with cancer
‘Going dry’ this July in support of cancer-affected families is something Umina Beach local, Carol, can get behind. Carol was part of the Central Coast Local Health District’s CoastCanCare wellness…
Men’s Shed receives grant to bolster first aid capabilities
In keeping with this Men’s Health Week, the Umina Beach Men’s Shed has been awarded over a thousand dollars from the Federal Government to help bolster their first aid capabilities….