Man wanted for Umina domestic violence matter
Brisbane Water Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man wanted by virtue of an arrest warrant. Ryan O’Brien, 38, is wanted on an arrest warrant relating to…
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Vandalism destroys thousands of volunteer hours
Forum – It is with much distress that I report yet another case of the illegal destruction of bushland by mountain bike riders. This time it is in Ettymalong Creek…
Where’s our precinct?
The $8.25M redevelopment of the Peninsula Recreation Precinct at Umina, which was promised in the 2019 Federal election campaign, has not commenced and community groups are beginning to ask why….
West St townhouses to go ahead
A proposal to erect multi-dwelling housing in Umina Beach has finally been approved by Council, six months after the application was on exhibition for public comment. The site at 159…
Markets to make a pre-Christmas come back
Anyone itching to stroll along the waterfront, coffee in hand whilst browsing the local markets? Well, you might have to wait a little longer to get back out there following…
New Indigenous outreach clinic at Umina
A new COVID-19 vaccination clinic aimed at supporting the Indigenous community has opened its doors in Umina. The outreach clinic at 4 Berith St, which is run by Yerin Eleanor…
Cause of granny flat fire under investigation
Fire and Rescue NSW crews extinguished a house fire in Umina Beach on Tuesday after reports of people trapped inside. On arrival, crews said they found a granny flat on…
Sanctuary renovation in character with area
An application has been lodged with Central Coast Council for renovations to an existing home and construction of a new garage at The Sanctuary, Umina Beach. Architectural plans and a…
New home approved
An application to demolish an existing residential building in Umina Beach to make way for a new dwelling has been approved by Council. The site at 15 Bena Rd currently…
Change is here and her name is…
As nominations for the 2022 NSW Women of the Year Awards close this Friday, CCN has taken a look back on one of the finalists of the 2020 award –…
Harrod’s life work honoured
A Umina lifesaver has been honoured with Surf Life Saving Australia Life Membership following his extensive contributions to the surf lifesaving movement. Umina Surf Lifesaving Club member, Brett Harrod, was…
Students get chance to learn about fresh food
Local students will have the opportunity to participate in a digital education program to learn where their fresh food comes from, thanks to Woolworths’ Fresh Food Kids Discovery Tours. Students…
Teacher recognised as passionate educator
A teacher from Brisbane Water Secondary College (BWSC) Umina has been presented with a national award aimed at recognising ‘outstanding’ teachers who make a difference in promoting healthy and active…
School embarks on a virtual lap of the nation
Brisbane Water Secondary College (BWSC) Umina students and staff are participating in a virtual race around Australia aimed at keeping students active during lockdown. As part of a new ‘adventure’…
Brisbane Water inspiration for children’s books
A local author has brought the wonders of the ocean to life with the launch of a new children’s book this week which aims to explore themes around acceptance, self-worth…
Just put on a happy hat
A local organisation has delivered gifts from the Peninsula to Paramatta with a collection of ‘happy hats’ being sent to the Western Sydney suburbs most affected by the current lockdown….
Planning controls fail on three counts
Forum – The ink is barely dry on our updated Development Plan, and, to mix a metaphor, the cracks are already showing (“Residents push back against Brick Wharf proposal”, “Proposed…
Local reserves among 43 projects to benefit from developer contributions
Upgrades to Umina, Ocean Beach and Ettalong reserves were among 43 projects to benefit from a more flexible developer contribution funding model according to Council financial reports. In the 20/21…
Developer appeals crime-stopping consent conditions
The developer of a controversial building in West Street, Umina, has applied to Council to delete consent conditions related to crime prevention. Conditions of consent for the $7.6 million mixed…
Daughter of the River Country
At the forefront of Umina’s Mingaletta Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation stands Aunty Dianne O’Brien, a woman who has faced an extraordinary tale of abuse, survival and hope. And…