Lockdown extended to July 30
With Wednesday’s announcement of a two-week extension to the COVID lockdown, Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said he would call on NSW Health to consider the Coast’s…
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BWCS Umina and Woy Woy Students break 20 year drought
ATHLETICS – Students from Brisbane Water Secondary College’s Umina and Woy Woy campus have helped break a 20-year drought, taking home gold in the Zone Athletics carnival at Mingara Athletics…
Petrol prices anomaly?
Forum – Some months ago, I had a fuel check app put on my smart phone. At that time super petrol was around $1.74 per litre on the Peninsula, but…
Flood mitigation works commence on the Peninsula
A number of flood mitigation works have begun on the Peninsula this month with Council taking a ‘priority’ based focus to issues at Woy Woy and Umina. Since its commencement…
Super Mums in dramatic surf rescue
A daring rescue at Umina Beach last month has led to calls for increased signage at a popular tourist spot after a family was involved in an almost fatal accident….
Bullion Street carpark sale makes sense
Forum – The sale of the Bullion Street carpark is an excellent idea (“Prospective Umina Beach carpark sale raises local ire”, PP013). In fact, the property was offered for sale…
Calls grow for the removal of shark nets
Calls for the removal of shark nets at Umina and Killcare beaches have been made following concerns the nets provide ‘a false sense of security’. Since the launch of its…
Teachers and P&C reps raise concerns over local school conditions
Representatives from P&C committees across the Coast met at Umina Surf Life Saving Club on April 29 to discuss their concerns about current schooling conditions. Attendees included representatives from the…
Coles feels the need for speed with online grocery orders
Shoppers at Coles, Umina Beach, will be among the first residents in Australia to have access to a new 90-minute Click&Collect Rapid service, allowing them to place their grocery order…
Life Membership for Rotarian Kevin
The Rotary Club of Umina Beach awarded its first ever Life Membership last month to active member, Kevin Williams. Williams was recognised for over 30 years of service to the…
500th tree to shade the Peninsula
The Grow Urban Shade Trees (GUST) organisation celebrated its 500th tree planting at Umina’s Sydney 2000 park on February 28. But the road to 500 hasn’t always been smooth sailing….
Happy ending for trapped possum
WIRES Central Coast is calling on residents to keep an eye out for injured animals after a trapped possum was found at Umina on January 18 close to 10am. Fire…
Umina artist takes a Sojourn to regional gallery
A Umina artist is set to headline an exhibition at Gosford Regional Library next month in a bid to celebrate endangered Australian birds and their habitats. Nicole Berlach will bring…
Opposition raised to proposed Umina development
A development application lodged on January 25 for a residential flat building at 42 South St, Umina, has already attracted six submissions in opposition, with major concerns raised including parking…
Historic day for local cricket
It was a historic day for a local cricket club last month when the family of a late player pitched on the field named in his honour. Southern Spirit Cricket…
Businesswoman Kate really in Toon
A Umina Beach local has recently received national recognition after being awarded two honours at the Australian 2020 My Business Awards. Founder of the Stay Tooned group of companies and…
Umina doctor takes gold in ultramarathon
Umina Beach doctor Joasia Zakrzewski won the first female place at the Coast to Kosciuszko ultramarathon which started on December 4 at Twofold Bay. Zakrzewski completed the 246km course in…
Group pushes for skate park upgrade
Umina Community Group has handed down its report following its annual general meeting on December 3 at Club Umina. Key findings of the report show the group will be committed…
Umina actor stars in thought-provoking piece
A Umina Beach local is set to star in the leading role of one of Sydney’s most anticipated theatre shows this month. The Shape of Things opens for a five-week…
New post for Ian Jarratt
A former president of Umina Beach Men’s Bowling Club has been elected as president of Central Coast Past Presidents Association (CCPPA). Ian Jarratt was confirmed as president at CCPPA’s annual…