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…
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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…
Call for ideas on The Esplanade shared zone
With works anticipated to start next month, locals are being invited to contribute their thoughts on a proposed road share zone at The Esplanade, Umina Beach. To ensure the new…
Historic table returned to owners after impromptu river voyage
Fridges, pontoons, furniture, pumpkins and even a cow were some of the strange things which washed up on Central Coast beaches following huge storms which savaged the region from March…
Can you meet the starjump challenge?
PCYC Umina Beach are calling for people to join their StarJump Challenge next month that will aim to raise funds for youth mental health. The challenge will run during Youth…
Dune restoration works for Peninsula beaches
Beaches on the Peninsula will undergo dune stabilisation and restoration works thanks to funds announced by the State Government on March 3. Umina Beach, Pearl Beach and Killcare’s Putty Beach…
Special day for women at Work Collective
Umina Beach’s newest co-working space, Work Collective, opened its doors on March 8 to help celebrate International Women’s Day with a free experience. Both regulars and first timers to the…
Women’s collaborative short film
In celebration of International Women’s Day, a local Umina filmmaker is giving the community a sneak peek at her latest short film, Exquisite Corpse, which features some talented female creatives….
Haynes Ave residents demand road safety measures
Residents of Haynes Ave, Umina Beach, are sick of their street being used as a rat-run and are demanding safety measures be taken to protect residents – especially children. Located…
Three more join the 100 Club
An aged care provider at Umina Beach has welcomed a new trio of centenarians to its 100 club. Peninsula Villages residents Doris Wills, Hazel Draper and Allen Badman joined the…
PCYC celebrates 20 big years
Umina Beach PCYC is celebrating 20 years on the Peninsula, and for the special milestone, will be hosting a free community open day on February 26. Club manager Emma Tanner…
Dementia training for Rotary members
Several members of the Rotary Club of Brisbane Water have participated in an interactive training session focused on understanding dementia for their Forget Me Not Cafe project. Organised and run…
Johnathan named junior lifesaver of the year
SURF LIFE SAVING – A young lifesaver from Umina Beach was crowned Junior Lifesaver of the Year at Copacabana Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) on Sunday, January 31. 13-year-old Johnathan…
Umina lifesavers reach new heights
Two surf lifesavers from Umina Beach have been selected to take part in a women’s mentoring program aimed at building leadership skills. Umina’s Shelley Smith and Mollie Murphy were elected…
Dancer celebrates stories of First People
A dancer from Umina Beach led a performance at a Sydney festival this month to help celebrate the stories of First People. Shana O’Brien performed at the biennial Yellamundie Festival…
Lights display brings festive cheer
A house in Umina Beach has brought festive cheer to locals with a spectacular lightshow that is free to all each night of the week. The display, on Castle Circuit,…
New space helps workers avoid the commute
A new co-working space aimed at helping local entrepreneurs escape the daily commute has opened on Umina Beach’s main strip. Work Collective is a new architecturally designed space that was…
Keeping war-affected children warm
CWA of Umina Beach members donated home knitted hot water bottle covers to children in war-affected countries on November 18. Aussie Knitters for War Affected Kids (AKWAK) representative Jennifer Loupis…