Two boys rescued by 11-year-old surf club member
An 11-year-old Umina surf club member has rescued two boys struggling to swim at the southern end of Umina Beach last Tuesday morning. Lachie Muldbrock was out for a morning surf at 8:15am when he…
October 2020
Historic boatshed may be saved
A historic boatshed at Empire Bay may be saved after a community group gathered almost 600 signatures for its preservation.The boatshed was scheduled to be demolished after the State Government revoked the licence of the…
Government revokes marina licence
The NSW Government has revoked the Empire Bay Marina’s licence following repeated requests, according to Member for Terrigal Mr Adam Crouch.He said ongoing safety and environmental concerns were the main reasons for closure, and included…
Draft tree vandalism policy open for public comment
A draft policy to deter and respond to vandalism of trees and vegetation on private and council-owned and council-managed land is on exhibition for public comment.Central Coast Council’s draft policy does not apply land where…
Housing provider seeks amendment to block of flats
An affordable housing provider has applied to Central Coast Council to amend its application to construct a residential flat building in Woy Woy.Pacific Link Housing Ltd has applied to “reallocate adaptable units” and relocate the…
Application for industrial shed to house workshop
A Woy Woy business owner has applied to Central Coast Council to build a new industrial shed to house a mechanical workshop and car hoist.A planning assessment for the development application started on Tuesday, September…
PCYC seeks changes to its development approval
A community organisation has lodged amendments to its 2017 development application for additions to its multi-purpose building, carpark and awning in Umina.The Umina Beach Police Citizen’s Youth Club (PCYC) lodged a Section 4.55 amendment to…
Umina restaurant seeks permission for takeaway kiosk
A Umina restaurant has sought permission from Central Coast Council to make alterations and additions to provide a takeaway kiosk.It is proposed that the restaurant at 345 Trafalgar Ave, Umina, will be partly demolished to…
Pat is named Senior Volunteer of the Year
Umina Beach resident Ms Pat Guild has been named Senior Volunteer of the Year for the Central Coast region in the 2020 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards.Ms Guild has been recognised for her volunteer…
CWA branch makes 11 plum puddings
The Umina Beach branch of the Country Women’s Association has made 11 plum puddings for Christmas at Mary Mac’s Place in Woy Woy.Branch publicity officer Ms Margaret Key said many donations of Christmas cake and…