FIRST launched in 2021, the third iteration of the Kalang River Classic will run on Sunday, 23 February 2025. Hosted by the Kalang River Dragon Boat Club, the race is held every two years for all types of non-powered watercraft.…
FOUR Aussie Rules footballers from Camden Haven have been selected for the 2025 QBE Sydney Swans Academy. Ruby Luke and Jack Wilson have been selected in the Under 15s, with Isaac Luke and Reeve Simmons chosen for the Under 18s…
A MAGNIFICENT century by Glendale Old Boys skipper Ray Steadman was to no avail in their narrow loss to Port Stephens Pythons in the Newcastle District Senior Cricket Division One competition over the festive season. Steadman slammed an unbeaten 107…
THEY may be in off-season mode but Nelson Bay Gropers men’s and women’s rugby squads have been busy volunteering their time for community events in Port Stephens and Newcastle. During the recent Elite Energy Port Stephens Marathon, prominent figures like…
PORT Stephens Masters athletes have put in the hard yards as they gear up for this year’s NSW Country Athletics Championships in Maitland. Experienced field events coach Steve Denning and president Michelle Chan spearhead a talented contingent of Port Stephens…
PRE-SEASON fundraising for the Myall River Junior Football Club has already begun, with Bunnings at Heatherbrae offering it a coveted weekend barbecue spot. The store provides all food and materials for free, allowing the club to turn a full profit.…
THERE was a good-sized field at the Gloucester Golf Club on Saturday 4 January and the scores turned in reflected top performances all round with Lachlan Smith turning in a net score six under handicap and all ball winners with…
THE new year’s resolution of getting more exercise must be still holding true with 78 walkers and runners at Gloucester’s 188th parkrun in Gloucester District Park on a sunny Saturday 4 January. Gloucester locals were joined by visitors from Newcastle,…
GLOUCESTER Croquet celebrated the end of the 2024 year with a good roll-up meeting at Club Gloucester for fellowship over drinks followed by a delicious traditional Christmas lunch. Dessert followed. President Ashleigh Hickman then gave a brief round up of…
ANY Stableford score with a “4” in front of it deserves a win and so it was for Steve Kriss on Tuesday 31 January in the Gloucester Veteran Golfers’ regular outing at the Gloucester Course. The event, an Individual Stableford,…