
Packed Community Meeting Hears Plans for New Shared Pathway
Council presented the plans for the proposed Shared Pathway along Avoca Drive to more than 70 locals at an ABCA general meeting ahead of the consultation period later this year. A lively discussion ensued.

Community Association President Resigns – We Wish Him Well
It is a major event for Avocans that our much loved and deeply respected President, Steve Fortey OAM, has found it necessary to resign from that role in the Avoca Beach Community Association.

A Tribute to Mike “Peas” Tamblyn: Surf Boat Named for a Lifesaving Legend
Towards the end of 2024, Avoca Beach Surf Lifesaving Club Life Member Mike Tamblyn and his wife Carol had the pleasure of christening the club’s new Surf Boat in his name.

Dig Deep for Avoca Local Pat Wheatley and his Family
Many Avocans will know Pat Wheatley, a self-employed tradie and longtime member of the community. A former Avoca Beach Public and Kincumber High student, Pat has been a long time member of the Avoca Beach Rugby Club and Avoca Boardriders, starting out as a junior ball boy and becoming a valued first grade player. Unfortunately, he had a devastating horse-riding accident last year, breaking a number of vertebrae in his neck, and the Avoca Beach community is rallying round to help Pat and his family.

Warren Avenue lookout renewal
The viewing platform at Warren Avenue lookout, Avoca Beach, will be demolished by the Council due to safety concerns
Between 10 October to 10 November 2024 Central Coast Council sought community feedback on the replacement.
Read on to find out what our community told the Council.

Generous locals light up the village for Christmas
Thanks to the creativity and persistence of Avoca local Maureen Fyffe, this year Avoca village will be adorned with hundreds of metres of twinkling fairy lights for the holiday season. Read on to hear about the amazing support she received from local residents and organisations.

Exploring Brisbane Water: Accessible Boating for Everyone
Adam (Chook) Portelli grew up in Avoca Beach and has always wanted to make a positive contribution where it's most needed. To this end, Adam has come up with an innovative idea that’s geared towards the elderly and disabled, although anyone can have ago. Want to find out more? Read on.

The Power of Community: The Johnson Family Volunteer Weekend
One weekend in September, the Avoca Beach community came together for the Community Volunteer Working Weekend to support the Johnson Family. With help from local clubs including Avoca Beach Surf Lifesaving Club (ABSLSC), Avoca Beach Rugby, Avoca Kayak, Avoca FC, and Avoca Beach Bowling Club, the weekend was a testament to the power of community spirit.

Loo-k Out! Council Wants Your Input on their Public Toilet Strategy
Council has released a draft Public Toilet strategy, inviting views and comments by 8 November and we’re all invited to tell them what we think.

What’s Happening in Avoca Beach?
Read a round-up of the issues ABCA is monitoring on your behalf, from roadway improvements to a new defibrillator at the Scout Hut to upgrades to the Avoca Theatre. It’s all happening in our little town!

Grassroots Regeneration: How Locals are Transforming Avoca's Dunes
The dunes at Avoca are gradually being transformed. Read on to find out what’s going on and why we’ll all benefit.

Riley Fitzsimmons - Olympic Medal Winner
Avoca Kayak club has produced a number of excellent athletes, including Olympic medal winner Riley Fitzsimmons. Read on to learn about his achievements.

Avoca Drive Upgrade
The NSW Transport Department recently released a draft design for the first stage of an upgrade of Avoca Drive through Kincumber. The Avoca Beach Community Association made a submission.

Aspiring Councillors Meet the Community
As a community service, the Avoca Beach Community Association held a "Meet the Candidates" forum on Monday 26th August, at Avoca Beach Surf Club.

Birds of Avoca
Birds are the most readily seen and heard animals in Avoca Beach. We are so fortunate to share the environment with our feathered friends; from the top of Kincumba Mountain to the surf.
Most of us see Rainbow Lorikeets in the backyard and Silver Gulls on the sand every day, but did you know that more than 150 species have been recorded here?! Read on to find out more about them.

Council Works Projects in Avoca Beach 2024-25
At its June meeting, Council adopted its Operational Plan 2024-25 which contains all the capital works projects scheduled and funded over the coming year, and indicatively beyond.

Warning of Loud Construction Noise at Avoca Lagoon Watermain Works
Read the latest update from the Council on the working hours and potential noise disruption during the Avoca Lagoon Watermain Replacement works.

Talia Tebb - Progress Report
We last spoke of Talia just over a year ago when she was ranked no. 1 surfer in the country for her age – 12 years old then.
Talia’s has kept up her outstanding form in the highly competitive surfing world and here we give a progress report on this talented young sportsperson.

Avoca Lagoon – Serious Environmental Stress
Avoca Lagoon is a precious jewel – providing wonderful benefits for recreation, sporting activities, and wildlife. But the regular State-wide environmental monitoring of estuaries demonstrates year-after-year that water quality (measured by turbidity) is typically poor – among the worst in NSW. Why has not yet been understood fully by scientists and Council managers.
What’s the AB Association been up to?
Our committee of nine has been keeping busy. Here’s a short rundown on what’s going on….