A Umina meditation group is taking part in a “28 For 28” campaign to raise funds for the Lifeline telephone crisis support service.The group, which holds Saturday morning meditation sessions at Ocean Beach, is asking…
Two Sydney residents who spent time in the region while infectious with coronavirus presented no risk to the public, according to Central Coast Local Health District chief executive Dr Andrew Montague.“One of the cases spent…
A local podiatry business has received a grant to improve the walking surface to its premises.Umina Podiatry clinical director Mr Damian Gough said the business had applied for the grant after clients said had struggled…
Brisbane Waters Private Hospital is encouraging community members and patients to think about their mental health and tune in to their wellbeing during Mental Health Month of October. Hospital community relationship manager Ms Petrina Waddell…
Donations are being received at two local supermarkets to support children’s charity Variety Australia in the lead-up to Halloween.Shoppers will be encouraged to make a donation or buy a $2 “wall token”.The money will be…
The Australasian College of Dermatologists has launched a new five-step guide helping people with skin conditions prepare for dermatology appointments via telehealth on World Skin Health Day, October 14.The college has used the example of…
The Troubadour Folk Club plans to hold a live music concert at the Everglades Country Club on Saturday, October 31, the first since the imposition of coronavirus restrictions.The club has hosted online events and small…
A local artist has donated a painting of a koala and her joey to the Pearl Beach Arboretum to support the arboretum’s koala relocation project.President of the arboretum Ms Victoria Crawford said it was a…
The Pearl Beach arts trail held over the October long weekend was well-received, according to one of the organisers, Ms Cecile Ferguson.The Pearl Beach art and craft group organised the trail which had 20 artisans…
An Ettalong art gallery has returned to regular opening hours and has launched a new art exhibition, New Beginnings. Art Studios Cooperative director Ms Leasha Craig said the Bay Gallery had experienced lockdown and shortened…