PORT Stephens surfers are lining up for the Australian Surf Championships, now underway in Port Macquarie. “We’re expecting light northerly winds for the start of the championships,” said Surfing Australia contest director, Glen Elliott. “First up are the open men’s…
PORT Stephens Power AFL are saluting the deeds of their women in the Hunter-Central Coast Black Diamond Plate series, but officials are just as excited with the talent emerging from the club’s junior nursery. With the finals just around the…
Nelson Bay Croquet Club – Croquet NSW Silver Brooch The Croquet NSW (CNSW) Golf Croquet Brooch events are intended to provide an opportunity for players to play across the normal divisions and, therefore, have different qualifying handicap ranges to the…
SOLDIERS point women bowlers win state titles. Recently Soldiers Point women bowlers competed at the NSW State Championships in the Wollongong area, and came home victorious with wins in both the Senior Triples and Senior Fours. In the sometimes challenging…
AFTER dominating the Hunter Suburban Mens Rugby competition preliminary phase, the Nelson Bay Gropers have switched their focus to the finals play offs. The all-conquering Gropers tuned up for the big end-of-season series with an emphatic 32-0 victory over the…
TENNIS hot shots in the Port Stephens region are gearing up for the annual Todd Woodbridge Cup Primary Schools Zone competition. Five mixed teams comprised of Grades 3 and 4 (Stage 2) players from four local schools will compete in…
TO his many friends and family, Ben Langdon was the epitome of a nature’s gentleman. Light in stature and an athletic workhorse on the rugby league field, the inspirational forward is remembered for having “the biggest heart.” From his junior…
2 August RSL LifeCare are a well-established entity in our community, and they have sponsored this week’s events at our Club. Today 44 players took advantage of the great bowling weather to compete in the usual Nominated Triples competition. The…
THE question on everybody’s lips has been answered. Residents and visitors alike are invited by the City of Coffs Harbour to attend the official opening of Yarrila Place, the new building housing a state-of-the-art museum, art gallery, library and the…
THE old saying about walking a mile in someone’s shoes before you can truly understand them is what encouraged Jacqui Parker and Nicole Laupepa to start the ‘Walking Together Project’. It is aimed at giving young people from all cultural…