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Issue 645:
01 Jun 2026
NEWS
Tangle Bins launched at Pearl Beach
Council lists Peninsula as 'key growth area'
Ferry services resume today
Slower speeds for Umina and Ettalong town centres
Council should apply for low-cost loan, says Tesch
Tea cosy expo to be held over long weekend
Tesch encourages use of the People's Pantry
Council draft strategy information and comment periods
Council announces approval of car boot sale
Police appeal for dashcam footage
Rotary club appoints homelessness program chair
Swim club members qualify for All Schools event*
Free after-school activities start at Mingaletta*
Digital technology workshop attracts 'huge group'
Community garden to hold orientation session
Exchange students describe their 'safari'
Recognised for professionalism, positivity and care*
Mega-marathon at bingo*
Recognised by her fellow workers*
Weaving time at Mingaletta*
Four-week science program for pre-schoolers
Free talk for seniors 'planning ahead'*
Almost twice May's average rainfall
PLANNING
Multi-dwelling proposal seeks planning exemptions
Impact of Woy Woy foreshore projects reviewed
Planning statement for the Peninsula is on exhibition
Residents echo Council concern about participation plan
FORUM
Important that as many people speak up as possible
HEALTH
Temporary arrangement while CWA hall is renovated
Bowling club members visit new Wyong cancer unit
Aged care volunteers appreciated in Volunteers Week*
Biggest Morning Tea event raises $12,000
Morning tea to be held at arboretum
ARTS
Places available in art class
Umina artist is part of Open Studio Trail
Concerts celebrate 21 years at Pearl Beach
Two novels launched in two months
Ettalong arts centre opens its doors
Capacity crowd attends jazz piano concert*
Sporty Stories will be the theme*
EDUCATION
Kitten visits kindergarten students
New principal for St John the Baptist Catholic school
Cake stall organised by social projects group*
Certificates for outstanding writing*
Six Umina students win places in zone cross country
Artie wins medal for competition artwork
School staff receive First Aid training
Fundraising trivia night for Year 12 Formal
Student representatives inducted at breakfast ceremony
Girls' soccer team progresses in knockout competition
Mindfulness session held for parents*
Parents' group to meet tomorrow night*
Pyjama Day to raise money children in foster care*
Comedy Club runs for 18th consecutive year
Author and illustrator visit for Reconciliation celebrations*
School acknowledges National Sorry Day
Sport gear mufti day held at Ettalong*
Dancers prepare for festival*
SPORT
Flawless round played in national qualifying round
Rain holds off for charity bowls
Ella Mills receives National C netball badge
Minor Pairs final played at Ettalong
Women's Fours final played in 'ideal conditions'
Minor singles championship played at Everglades
Junior Touch announces leadership team
Brisbane Water pair wins Maitland bridge pairs congress
Netball association completes re-grading*
Tennis players visit Woy Woy centre from Sydney*
President and Officers' Day planned
Branden Fraser and Phil Sillick play minor singles final
Umina Eagles receive local sporting grant
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