Peninsula in the News
Tuesday, January 27
Umina cricket team's Jamie Doran took three wickets in his record 214th appearance for the club.
Express Advocate
Local residents have been forced to spend daily walks collecting rubbish from spots such as Ocean Beach and Umina to help keep the area looking clean.
Central Coast Extra
Thursday, January 29
Boat ownership at Ettalong and Woy Woy has increased by 12 per cent and 10 per cent respectively in five years. There are 1773 Ettalong boat owners, up from 1581; and 943 Woy Woy boat owners up from 858.
Central Coast Extra
Friday, January 30
Dredging at the silted up boat-ramp at Pretty Beach is likely to get under way by February 18.
Saturday January 31
Narara and Umina are in the top two places in the competition. Umina will meet Wyong at Baker Park this weekend.
Central Coast Extra
Wednesday, February 4
Umina Beach residents opposed to a roundabout at the corner of Mount Ettalong and Cowper Rd, have been told a Council memo said the roundabout was required as a matter of urgency due to speeding and the poor definition of the bend.
Express Advocate
The Night Owl bus, which runs around the Peninsula every Friday and Saturday night, has been extended until March 7.
Express Advocate
Woy Woy Rugby League team will play against the Cronulla Sharks in 20-minute quarters, along with other Central Coast sides on Saturday.
Express Advocate
Woy Woy reached the quarter-finals of the Darwin Rugby Sevens on the Australia Day weekend. Woy Woy lost to Darwin Dingoes and Katherine Lions.
Express Advocate
Friday, February 6
Umina, Woy Woy and Ettalong are now have median house prices ranging between $350, 000 to $400, 000.
Central Coast Extra
Busways driver Reg Carey was praised for coming to the aid of a screaming woman when she jumped on his bus at a bus stop in Woy Woy, Mr Carey stood in the aisle and blocked the path of a man pursuing her.
Express Advocate
Family and friends of gravely-ill Umina toddler James Rugless are hoping a fund raiser at Club Umina on March 6 will help ease the financial burden on his parents Sue and Troy.
Express Advocate
A sand sculpture competition will be held on Sunday, February 8, at Umina Beach.
Express Advocate