DESPITE wild weather conditions, Athletics NSW hosted the 2025 NSW Country Championships at Maitland Regional Athletics Centre from 17 to 19 January. During three days of intense competition, athletes battled through throwing circles covered by pools of water, strong headwinds,…
GEN Next became Gen Now at the Nambucca Heads Island Golf Course as rising star Ashton Herbert ran berserk with an impeccable three under par 66 off the stick. Playing off an eight handicap (now dust), the 16-year-old was five…
RESIDENTS in storm-affected areas across the Hunter can now dispose of damaged items and storm debris at the tip without paying the waste levy. The NSW Government has waived the waste levy fee for six weeks to support communities impacted…
RESIDENTS of Port Stephens continue to clear debris and assess damage following major storms that hit multiple parts of NSW from Wednesday 15 January. Persistent, heavy rainfall, strong winds and extraordinary displays of lightning preceded power outages that affected more…
THE North Arm Cove Community Association (NACCAi) continues to push MidCoast Council for action on an infamous hoon hotspot, with council recently deciding against the installation of CCTV surveillance at the site. The intersection of Gooreengi Road and Somerset Avenue,…
THERE’S been heightened enthusiasm around Woolgoolga surf club in the weeks and months leading up to the 2025 NSW Country Championships at Warilla Barrack Point surf club, with the North Coast club eyeing a further jump this year on the…
NANA Glen Cricket Club have an extra reason to cheer on the Sydney Sixers this Big Bash season. It’s one of three grassroots clubs in NSW to receive $100 for every boundary the Sixers score. The initiative is the result…
NINE individuals and three community-focused groups have been named as finalists in the City of Coffs Harbour 2025 Australia Day Awards. The winners will be named at a ceremony at the C.ex Coffs Harbour Club on Australia Day, Sunday 26…
BELLINGEN Shire Council has been awarded a grant of over $5.2 million, which will fund transformative infrastructure upgrades to Urunga’s central business district (CBD). The $5,264,456 grant is part of the Federal Government’s Growing Regions Program (Round 2), and will…
ROSIE Smart has proven to be one of the best junior surfers in the world. The Coffs Harbour Boardriders Club member had a strong showing at the World Junior Championships in the Philippines. The 19-year-old qualified as a wildcard, and…