Umina Bowling club raises funds for cancer patients
Umina Beach Men’s Bowling Club has donated $5,000 to Gosford Hospital’s Cancer Unit to help purchase surgical equipment for local cancer patients. The club presented the cheque to Central Coast…
Out & About
Wyong Drama Group postpones opening of Birthrights show
Wyong Drama Group has been forced to cancel its Birthrights show at the Red Tree Theatre for a fourth time after a cast member tested positive to COVID.
Hamlyn Terrace artist Randa Magdi goes global
Hamlyn Terrace artist Randa Magdi has been approached by a gallery in Milan to be part of a global exhibition.
Singer-songwriter Jess comes home to the Coast
Singer-songwriter Jess Locke is headed home to Avoca as part of the Homecoming Tour. The brainchild of Dinosaur City Records, the tour will see concerts held at regional towns all…
Rayon Riot returns to celebrate all things women
The Naughty Noodle Fun Haus is ready to shake off the lockdown shackles and relaunch its 2022 program in time for International Women’s Day with their annual Cabaret event ‘Rayon…
Wordsmiths writers group encouraging women to submit stories
Power writing has now hit the Peninsula with the Country Women’s Association’s (CWA) Woy Woy branch encouraging local women to discover the power of words in the lead up to…
Environment group to hold workshop on character statement for Pearl Beach
Local residents have been invited to a Pearl Beach planning workshop this month to help discuss the future of the beachside suburb. The workshop will be held at Pearl Beach…
Community steps in to restore Berith St beach entrance
Members of the Umina Community Group (UCG) have been keeping busy in the summer months by working to restore the Berith St beach entrance to its pre-COVID state. A group…
Winning Wallaby and All Black to speak at Rugby season launch
RUGBY UNION Woy Woy Rugby Club will present their season launch at Ettalong Diggers on March 11, with a luncheon featuring guest speakers Wallaby Matt Burke and All Black Andrew…
Fun Haus secures community grant
The Naughty Noodle Fun Haus has secured $10,000 to purchase photocopying equipment to help the group to continue hosting their art and cultural events across the Coast. Member for Gosford,…
2022 Kia Sorento GT-Line Plug-in Hybrid + V6 Petrol
ONE outstanding specification. Two very different powertrains. We pit the 2022 Kia Sorento GT-Line Plug-in Hybrid against one of its own, in the form of the V6 petrol version of…
War Memorial to receive timely makeover
The Pearl Beach Progress Association (PBPA) has submitted a development application to Council for approval to rebuild the Pearl Beach War Memorial. Under the plans, the War Memorial at 9…
Progress Association granted rates support and events funding
The Pearl Beach Progress Association has received funding to help support the operation of its community events as part of Central Coast Council’s Community Support Grants Program. The funding was…
Opinions divided about plans for Turo Reserve
The Wagstaffe to Killcare Community Association (WTKCA) is seeking community feedback on the proposed revamp of the Turo Reserve Playspace at Pretty Beach. WTKCA said they will pass on any…
Newcastle Dance Company brings acclaimed show to the Wyong
Awkward, a dance theatre show billed as “witty and clever” is coming to The Art House Wyong, created by Newcastle dance company, Catapult Dance Choreographic Hub.
Tumbi Umbi resident celebrates 100th birthday
Tumbi Umbi resident Marjorie Male has just joined the centenarian club and to celebrate was joined by 170 people as well as State Member for the Entrance David Mehan at a special gathering.
Spirit Level opens this week at Peninsula Theatre
After almost nine months of being in the dark due to COVID-19 restrictions, the lights will go back on at Peninsula Theatre when the hilarious comedy Spirit Level opens for…
Avoca couple plans to get married – for the 43rd time
As Valentine’s Day approaches, one Avoca Beach couple is making plans to get married this year – for the 43rd time. Since they first married almost 15 years ago at…
Whale tail sculpture returns to recreation precinct
The Rotary Club of Umina Beach and the Umina Community Group have welcomed news that the Whale Tails sculpture in the Peninsula Recreation Precinct has been restored. The Whale Tails,…
Two actors to feature in ‘Housos’ episode
Two local actors have landed spots in the upcoming ‘Housos’ television series which is expected to be released in late 2022. The two actors from Ettalong and Woy Woy played…