More than $780,000 for surf club upgrades
More than $780,000 will be spent to upgrade, restore and improve six surf clubs on the Central Coast as part of the NSW Government’s Surf Club Facility Program. Minister for…
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Orange Sky needs volunteers
Since May 2017, bright orange vans have been spotted all over the Central Coast, offering free laundry and shower services to people experiencing homelessness and anyone doing it tough. And…
Pro surf series heads to Avoca Beach
The fourth and final leg of the Vissla NSW Pro Surf Series 2023 will head to the golden shores of Avoca Beach in March. Both the Men’s Vissla Central Coast…
Avoca Markets returns for 2023
The first Avoca Markets for the year takes place on Sunday, January 22, from 9 am-2 pm at Heazlett Park. Brad Cardis from Fixx Events said the team has had…
Avoca Beach RFS raises more than $23,000 for kids in need
Avoca Beach Rural Fire Brigade has raised more than $23,000 for Central Coast Kids in Need through the sale of its 2023 calendar. Representatives from the charity accepted the cheque…
Jazz pianist presents Rhapsody of Gershwin
Australian jazz pianist Matt Baker has been performing in the New York Jazz clubs for about 10 years and brings his Rhapsody of Gershwin concert to Avoca Beach on January…
Art Fair at Avoca Scout Hall
If you’re on the lookout for beautiful and unusual Christmas presents, a group of local artists has you covered. Up to 16 local artists will display and sell their work…
Tebb victorious in last NSW round of Groms series
Rising star Talia Tebb of Avoca Beach has taken out the Under 12 Female division in Round 9 of the 2022 Woolworths Surfer Groms series. Regarded as one of the…
Candlelight concert set for Avoca
Leading entertainment discovery platform Fever will bring its critically acclaimed Candlelight Concerts series to the Central Coast this summer, with the first concert scheduled for January 19, 2023, at Avoca…
Rock fishers learn the drill
More than 100 rock fishers have walked away better educated in how to stay safe after Surf Life Saving NSW (SLSNSW) conducted its popular rock fishing safety program, Gone Fishing,…
Ross Park playspace has a makeover
An upgrade to Avoca Beach’s Ross Park district playspace has been completed and officially marked by a visit from Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, Catherine…
Successful resuscitation at Ocean Beach
As the countdown to summer continues, it was a busy weekend for Central Coast lifesavers, headlined by a successful resuscitation at Ocean Beach, once again highlighting the value of volunteers…
Rock fishing safety program at Avoca
Surf Life Saving NSW’s ground-breaking rock fishing safety program come to Avoca Beach this month, teaching rock fishers about vital safety measures and skill-building, with each participant receiving a free…
New plans for Avoca Beach theatre revamp
Avoca Beach Picture Theatre owners Norman and Beth Hunter have revealed their revamped plan to upgrade the iconic cinema, with submissions on the latest Development Application (DA) to be accepted…
Avoca junior surfer Talia Tebb tops national rankings
Avoca Beach junior surfer Talia Tebb took out the Under 12 girls event at the Woolworths Surfer Groms Northern Beaches Final Day on October 16, taking her to first spot…
Talia surfs her way to GromSearch Nationals
Avoca Beach junior surfer Talia Tebb has taken out the Under 12 Girls’ title at the Rip Curl GromSearch National Qualifier and is now guaranteed a spot in the national…
New RFS calendar to help kids in need
Avoca Beach RFS is out to help needy children in the region with the publication of its Firies 2023 Charity Calendar. Avoca Beach RFS Deputy Captain, Peter Kelly Brigade, said…
Action-packed short films set for Avoca
The Banff Mountain Festival’s Radical Reels tour is heading to Avoca Beach next month. The tour will feature 10 of the most extreme, high-adrenaline films from the latest Banff Mountain…
Beaches closed after shark attack at North Avoca
Avoca and North Avoca beaches were closed by Central Coast Council on Wednesday, August 31, after a young male surfer was bitten by a shark at North Avoca in the…
Important win for Avoca Beach
RUGBY Avoca Beach advanced to the second spot on the points score tally after an important 24-5 victory over Hornsby on July 16 in the Central Coast Rugby Union competition….