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…
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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…
Umina women are football Premiers
Football – A Umina Beach team has clinched the Central Coast Football’s women premiership in a hard-fought grand final at Central Coast Stadium on Saturday, November 7. The 2020 Unity…
Umina student joins NSW ministerial student council
A Umina student has been asked to sit on a NSW ministerial student council steering committee to help provide input into government education policy. Charli Grant, from Brisbane Water Secondary…
Grant improves the walk to podiatry service
A local podiatry business has received a grant to improve the walking surface to its premises. Umina Podiatry clinical director Mr Damian Gough said the business had applied for the…
Local schools compete in netball gala day
A Umina netball team participated in a fun gala day tournament against local schools on Friday October 16 at Lemon Grove Netball Courts. Umina Beach Public School’s netball team placed…
VET students awarded scholarships
Umina residents Jarred McElligott and Isabelle Southon are just two successful recipients from the last round of Commonwealth Scholarships for Young Australians, With the third round having opened for applications…
New Umina fitness centre to open
A Umina fitness centre is set to open its doors on Monday, November 9, following a multi-million dollar project and merger of Merrylands RSL and Club Umina. First Class Fitness…