THE Wallabies believe they have provided a stirring response to their critics after making encouraging progress on their Spring tour – and they’re already counting down the days to when they can prove they can seriously mix it with the…
ATHLETES converged on Port Stephens over the weekend for two unique endurance challenges. Nelson Bay was host to “The Run Port Stephens” on Sunday, while Shoal Bay staged its partner event “The Swim Port Stephens”. The official first day of…
THE 51st Coffs Harbour Craft Carnival partnering with the World Ocean Series, held on Saturday, 23 November at the vibrant Coffs Harbour Surf Club, was a spectacle of skill, endurance, and community spirit. Under sunny skies, the beach buzzed with…
NOVEMBER 25 Today’s event was our Annual Rod Fussell Memorial Trophy day, being a stroke and putts competition. It was once again a pleasure to have Rod’s son, Charlie, and his beautiful family, Fiona and Jock, join us. Winner, with…
COFFS Harbour has been announced by Karting Australia as the host city for the final round of the 2025 SP Tools Australian Kart Championship. The ‘Grand Final’ of Australia’s premier karting Championship will take place in the picturesque seaside city…
MONTHLY point score winners for October/ November 2024 A GRADE FREESTYLE Georgie Cass B GRADE FREESTYLE Tayler Cass C GRADE FREESTYLE Claire Gayle and Alyssa Donohue D GRADE FREESTYLE Sophia Cass A GRADE BACKSTROKE Georgie Cass B GRADE BACKSTROKE Ben…
ALISON “Al” Wilson has won a bronze medal in the green and gold at the 2024 Masters Hockey World Cup in New Zealand. Held at Auckland’s National Hockey Centre from 7 to 16 November, the World Cup brought together more…
EMERGING Nelson Bay rugby juniors Axel Kelman, Ollie Hoffman and Kade Lawson can reflect on a bumper 2024. Coming across from rugby league, the talented trio enjoyed a wave of success at club and representative level to impress keen judges…
TONY Ledger is not only recognised for his wildlife photography, but also for his keen sense of humour, which goes down well at Myall U3A Photography Group meetings. And he has merged his talents to produce this shot of…
DAFFODIL Day like most things looked a little different this year, but the team at Salamander Village Florist are set to break a record with their daffodil sales. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for…