Tag: umina beach
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WALK TO SCHOOL DAY A HUGE HIT AT UMINA BEACH PUBLIC
Now in its 22nd year, National Walk Safely to School Day continues to encourage primary school children to walk and commute safely to school. This year, Umina Beach Public School had a record number of participants take part, with up to half of the 700 students all walking their way to school this morning. The…
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NEW PETROL STATION UPS PRESSURE ON PENINSULA OUTLETS
The Peninsula is renowned for having the Central Coast’s steepest fuel prices – much higher than the local average. But things are starting to change with a new outlet upping pressure on competitors.
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COULD YOU SPOT THIS SNAKE IN YOUR GARDEN?
Australia is home to some of the world’s most venomous snakes but none of them are quite like the death adder. Snake catchers want us to read up on the creatures and their hiding spots after a Umina Beach resident had a close call.
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SLS SUPER TEAM SERIES CHAMPS CROWNED AT UMINA
Hunter surf life saver Dan Collins and his team have been crowned Super Teams champions, following the series final at Umina Beach. The competition is expected to be added to next year’s sporting calendar, after its inaugural event was hailed a success.
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SURF BOAT SERIES ORGANISERS PUMPED, UNLIKE THE UMINA WAVES
Caves Beach have claimed victory in the Open Men’s round two of the Streets Surf Boat Series this morning, followed by Avoca Beach and Newcastle. And in the Open Women’s, Ocean Beach came in first.
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RUNDOWN UMINA MALL BEING DEMOLISHED
Demolition has begun at the site of the former Umina Mall. The Ocean Beach Road structure was burnt down in January last year, with a teenager later charged with arson. Laundy Hotels, which owns the site, will construct a new shopping centre, after purchasing a council laneway nearby to improve access. Gosford company, Pluim Group…
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UMINA BEACH WOMEN’S FOOTBALL PREMIERS
Umina Beach has claimed Central Coast Football’s women’s premiership. The Eagles led 1-nil at half time before Gosford fought back. Tied 2-all after 90 minutes, the match went into extra time. Umina claiming the silverware 4-2 in a penalty shootout.
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WOMAN HOSPITALISED AFTER UMINA BEACH CRASH
A woman has been airlifted to hospital, following a two car crash at Umina Beach this morning. The 25-year-old was trapped inside her vehicle for after the collision shortly before 11am. The Careflight chopper was called to Ettalong Oval and she was transported to Royal North Shore with leg and chest injuries.
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GARRY MENSFORTH NAMED SURF LIFE SAVING LIFE MEMBER
Umina Beach surf life saver Garry Mensforth has been named the Central Coast branch’s newest Life Member. Qualifying for his bronze medallion in 1975, Garry has been volunteering ever since. Over the years, he has managed elite surf sport teams, nippers, and is an active member of the branch’s investment committee. (VISION ONLY.)
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ELDERLY WOMAN STRUCK BY CAR
An elderly woman has been airlifted to hospital, after she was run over by a car at Umina Beach this morning. The 96-year-old suffered head and leg injuries, when she was struck on a driveway outside her home. She was airlifted to Royal North Shore Hospital in a stable condition.