Surfing the Spectrum well received
A surfing not-for-profit which introduces children with autism to the joy of surfing has been named one of the Heart Foundation’s 2019 Active Australia Innovation Challenge winners. Surfing the Spectrum…
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Avoca paddlers were the top performing pair from the Australian Team
Two Avoca Kayak Club members have returned from the 2018 Sprint Olympic Hopes Regatta, held in Poznan, Poland, in September, as the top performing pair from the Australian Team. Fletcher…
Terrigal Beach recorded a grading of ‘Poor’
The Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH) has published their 2017-18 Central Coast State of the Beaches Report, including Terrigal, Wamberal, Avoca & MacMasters among 32 local swimming spots. The…
Anonymous donor increases the possibility of community gardens in Avoca
The possibility of community gardens in Avoca has come one step closer, with a pledge from an anonymous donor of $500,000. This new resident to Avoca was thrilled by the…
Avoca Beach residents unhappy about another water main break
Three properties on The Round Dve, at Avoca, were flooded, when a large water main burst, just after 6:00am, on Wednesday, August 8. This is the second major water mains…
Winney Bay stage two subject of additional community consultation
The plans for the next stage of works at Winney Bay will be the subject of an additional round of community consultation before work begins, according to Councillor, Jeff Sundstrom….
5 Lands Walk up and running
[Central Coast] With the date set for Saturday, June 23, arrangements are well in hand to make this year 13th annual 5 Lands Walk the most successful ever. The 2017,…
Avoca Beach southern foreshore redevelopment to commence soon
Stabilisation work on the $2,807,000 Avoca Beach southern foreshore redevelopment will commence shortly. The works, funded by the NSW State Government, as part of the Stronger Communities Funding, made available…
Coal Alliance fundraiser well attended
Almost 200 people turned out in wet weather to attend an Australian Coal Alliance fundraising film night at Avoca Theatre on February 26. Five locally made independent films, covering various…
Surfer injured by shark at Avoca Beach
A surfer has been injured while surfing at Avoca Beach on Monday, November 13, after being hit and bitten by what he described as a two-metre shark. Dr Charlie Fry,…
NSW Pro Surf Series final being held at Avoca Beach
Avoca Beach will become the backdrop for some of the world’s best surfers, when it hosts The Komunity Project Central Coast Pro, presented by Rockstar, from March 8-12. More than…
Avoca mates clash at Pro
Teammates are set to become rivals as pro surfers and Avoca locals Wade Carmichael and Ace Buchan gear up for an all-out battle in the 2017 Maitland and Port Stephens…
Potential heritage listing further complicates theatre’s future
The potential heritage listing of the Avoca Beach Picture Theatre by Gosford Council has opened another chapter in the ongoing struggle over the future of the theatre. Theatre owners, Beth…
Carnage at Avoca Beach
At least 20 people were knocked off their feet and smashed against rocks near the cliffs at the southern end of Avoca Beach at lunch time on Australia Day. Two…
John Lennon’s 75th birthday celebrations
Central Coast Musicians Jenny Marie Lang and Rodric White will present a special tribute for John Lennon’s 75th birthday celebrations at the Avoca Beach Picture Theatre on Friday, October 9….
Local kayakers are world champions
The Avoca Kayak Club (AKC) is a recently formed club in Avoca that supports elite athletes in sprint kayaking as well as developing new paddlers all over the Coast. Top…
Crouch supports lifting of Avoca Theatre interim heritage order
Owners of the Avoca Beach Picture Theatre are asking the NSW Minister for Heritage, Mr Mark Speakman to overturn the interim heritage order that currently applies to the theatre. Theatre…
Sawtell a good example for Avoca
A successful community campaign to save a cinema in the state’s north has given renewed hope to members of the Avoca community who want the Avoca Beach Picture Theatre to…
Beaches at risk remain unprotected after 40 years of talk
Gosford Council’s approach to the management of its beaches and Brisbane Water foreshore flood plain has been labelled “a complete waste and a disgrace” by a community representative on its…
Avoca Dve nominated for Black Spot Program
A stretch of Avoca Dve has been nominated for the Coalition Government’s Black Spot Program in response to a recent fatality as well as many other accidents. Federal member for…