Avoca to host first pro surf with pay parity
Some of the world’s top surfers will flock to the Central Coast early this year when the NSW Pro Surf Series returns to Avoca Beach thanks to a new three-year…
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Molly’s Hawaiian heartbreak
SURFING – The 2021 Challenger Series has reached a conclusion in Hawaii without Championship Tour (CT) qualification for Avoca Beach’s Macy Callaghan and Wade Carmichael, nor for Shelly Beach’s Molly…
Allan’s art to gain national exposure
In what is thought to be the first deal of its kind, indigenous Avoca Beach artist Allan McKenzie will soon see his artwork featured on a variety of vehicles and…
Central Coast Pro returns in March
SURFING – The World Surf League’s (WSL) 2022 competitive calendar for the Australian Summer-Autumn season will include 13 events between February and May, including the return of the Central Coast…
Summer beach volleyball comes to Avoca
VOLLYBALL – Volleyball NSW’s annual Beach Volleyball Tour (BVT) for the summer of 2021/22 will open at Avoca Beach on October 29-31 with a weekend full of action for spectators…
No luck for our surfers in Portugal
SURFING – The Vissla Pro Ericeria in Portugal has come to an end without lasting success for the three Central Coast competitors, victory in the end coming to Hawaiian’s Ezekiel…
Challenger Series continues in Portugal
SURFING – The Challenger Series continues with the Vissla Pro Ericeira in Portugal, and the Central Coast’s Molly Picklum and Wade Carmichael have so far advanced to the second round…
Callaghan second highest scorer after seven heats at Huntington
SURFING – Avoca Beach surfer Macy Callaghan looked strong following the Round of 64 in the 2021 Challenger Series at Huntington Beach, Los Angeles. The sun shines on the Californian…
Council invites community feedback on new-look Avoca playspace
The playspace at Ross Park, Avoca, is set for a major revamp and Central Coast Council is inviting community feedback on designs for the new-look facility. Council says the playspace…
Avoca pair shares games front seat
CANOE SPRINT – OLYMPICS Lachlan Tame and Riley Fitzsimmons are two more Central Coast athletes to have competed together at Tokyo 2020, reaching the final race in the Kayak Fours…
New life for Lake View Village, Avoca Beach
A caravan park with 56 long-term sites and 5 short term caravan sites has been approved at 1 Bowtells Dr, Avoca Beach. The development will include an office/amenities building and…
Avoca Beach house sells for $7M as home prices surge
Avoca Beach is breaking new ground in the beachfront residential property market, with one property sold for $7M in February this year. The older style 1960s property was updated over…
Narrow wins for Terrigal and Avoca Beach
RUGBY UNION – Premiership leaders, the Terrigal Trojans, were pushed all the way by the Lakes last Saturday (June 19) in a thrilling 24-20 win. Playing at The Haven, the…
5 Lands Walk to celebrate multi-cultural connections
The opening ceremony for this year’s 5 Lands Walk will be held at 5pm on June 25 at Hunter Park, Avoca Beach, based on the theme of multi-cultural connection. 5…
Locals turn out for Avoca Beach clean-up
More than 50 people turned up to do their bit at the Avoca Beach Community Clean Up held on Sunday, June 6, in honour of World Ocean Day. Fifty-two people,…
Avoca Beach stumbles; Lions open their 2021 account
RUGBY UNION – The Avoca Beach Sharks have faced their first defeat in the Swietelsky Premier One Rugby Union league, falling to the Kariong Wanderers, 38 – 24, on Saturday,…
Clean up day at Avoca Markets
Residents who attend the Avoca Beachside Markets on Sunday, March 28, can also help to keep their local area clean by joining the Sea Shepard Central Coast for a Clean…
Avoca artist to speak at Canberra conference
Avoca Beach artist, Jane Gillings, will be speaking at the Art Activism by Great Women Conference in Canberra, on Sunday, March 28. Gillings will be one of four female artists…
Molly Picklum wins local showdown in Sisstrevolution Final
SURFING – An incredibly close match-up was seen at Avoca Beach on Sunday, March 7, for the final of the Sisstrevolution Central Coast Pro between two Central Coast contestants Macy…
Don’t miss Nina’s Show & Tell at Avoca
Macmasters Beach artist and author, Nina Angelo, is currently showcasing her artwork series, Show & Tell, at Like Minds café at Avoca Beach. The series of art follows her journey…