5 Lands Walk returns in June
The 5 Lands Walk is set to return for its 19th year with activities from June 21-23 and the main walk on June 22. Whether it’s a serious step out…
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Music icon Larry Page dies
Central Coast resident and pop legend Larry Page passed away on Thursday, April 18, at his Avoca home at the age of 86. Page was one of the key figures…
Fostering cultural connection through song
Australian World Music star Mitch Tambo visited Budgewoi Primary School and Avoca Pre-school recently as part of his Walanbaa Youth Tour. Throughout the tour, Tambo will visit schools, learning centres…
Coast surfers shine in Groms comp
Two young Central Coast surfers have excelled in the first event of the NSW based Woolworths Surfer Groms Comp Series, held on September 2-3 at Kiama. Andy Blanchfield of Norah…
Big Bike Film Night coming to Avoca Beach
Now in its ninth year, the Big Bike Film Night celebrates cycling in all its shapes and forms with a program proclaimed as a feast of short films devised and…
Kincumber Avoca Cricket Club wins vital funding for volunteers
Kincumber Avoca Cricket Club has been awarded funding through the Federal Government’s 2022-23 Volunteer Grants. The club has received $3,388 to purchase seven new gazebos to protect club volunteers during…
Avoca Beach developments shameful
If you wish to build a five-storey apartment block in Avoca Beach, first buy a parcel of land on a hill and then remove the hill – shame! Alternatively, if…
Coastal Surge film festival coming to Avoca
The Central Coast’s inaugural film festival, Coastal Surge, is set to take place from 5pm on Thursday, June 29, at Avoca Beach Theatre. Last year, five filmmakers on the Coast…
New play equipment for Avoca Beach school
Encouraging creative and productive play for kids from Kindergarten to Year Two is a priority for Avoca Beach Public School P&C Association, which can now install a playground shopfront following…
Avoca triumphs at Sevens by the Sea
The Lakes Rugby Club hosted its ninth annual Sevens By The Sea tournament on Saturday, February 4, at Slade Park, Budgewoi, with Avoca taking the two major wins of the…
Six playspaces revamped in time for holidays
Central Coast Council has upgraded six local playspaces just in time for the summer holidays. Playspaces at Avoca Beach (Ross Park), Mardi (Woolmers Cres), East Gosford (Hylton Moore Oval), North…
Avoca beachside twilight markets set to light up the season
Avoca Beachside Markets Twilight Edition will return to the beautiful waterfront surrounds of Avoca Lagoon on Saturday, December 10, from 4pm-9pm. The event is in its 7th consecutive year and…
Avoca event raises $40,000 for women in Africa
More than $40,000 has been raised for the Barbara May Foundation at a fundraiser held at the Avoca Beach Surf Club on September 17 where Dr Andrew Browning was guest…
Avoca go top but injuries mar round
RUGBY – The Central Coast Rugby Union match of the day at Woongarrah Oval on May 21 saw Avoca Beach beat home side Warnervale 27-12. Avoca Beach crossed for the…
Major surf comp comes to Avoca Beach
More than 150 of Australia and New Zealand’s top surfers will hit Avoca Beach on March 14-19, when the Vissla Central Coast Pro and Sisstrevolution Central Coast Pro completes a…
Coast riders fought hard in regional qualifier
SURFING – The Australian Boardriders Battle Central NSW regional qualifier was well performed by North Shelly and Avoca boardriding clubs, the former making it as far as the Semi-Finals. In…
Christmas minimalism and beet relish with Like Minds Cafe
Given the widespread impact on small businesses during the ongoing lockdowns, we’re spending the lead-up to the festive season sharing inspiration for local gift ideas. This week, we’re chatting to…
Big bike film night comes to Avoca
A series of short films devoted to the bicycle and all who ride will be shown at Avoca Beach on Sunday, November 7. The Big Bike Film Night showcases the…
Team will cycle three suburbs in a day
Residents of Terrigal, Avoca and North Avoca should be on the lookout for six cyclists streaking past their homes on Sunday, September 26, as six Central Coast riders undertake their…
Frankie’s Day
Central Coast couple Abbie Sydenham and Michael Knox are raising money in memory of their daughter Frankie Marjorie Knox, for Stillbirth Foundation Australia with the aim to significantly reduce the…