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…
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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….
Local yoga group show our green spaces are ‘anything but lazy’
A local community group has ‘claimed’ a popular reserve on the Council’s list of tranche 3 assets for sale with a new event held on Sunday, June 6. The ‘Hands…
New PSN Radio tower installed at Umina Beach
A new emergency communications tower has recently opened at Umina Beach in a bid to expand the Central Coast’s Public Safety Network. The new radio site, which is located at…
Man charged after Umina Beach assault
A man has been charged after another man was left with critical injuries following an alleged assault at Umina Beach on May 16. Emergency services attended Myola Rd at about…
Prospective Umina Beach carpark sale raises local ire
Under Council’s list of proposed assets for sale, the Umina Beach carpark on West St has been identified as a key sell-off, and businesses are not happy. The 5,187-metre squared…
Paul Street DA approved
Plans for a double-storey dual occupancy duplex on Paul Street, Umina Beach have been approved under delegation by Central Coast Council. In the proposal, Kurmond Homes, on behalf of the…
Peninsula assets on the block
Community land across the Peninsula – including green spaces, a retirement community and a sports oval – is set to be reclassified and sold off as part of Central Coast…
Quest to plant 75,000 trees
Locals brought bush to the beach with the planting of over 2,000 trees at Umina Beach on April 21. Community members teamed up with Council staff to help plant the…