GROUP 2 Rugby League will have a women’s tackle competition for the first time in 2024. Group 2 clubs have agreed to participate in the women’s tackle competition, with clubs now recruiting players for the 2024 season. The decision to have an inaugural women’s tackle competition comes after a number of years

THE Coffs Harbour Squash Club Championships conducted over the weekend will long hold a special place in one family’s squash journey, with David Wigley and his two children all figuring in the winner’s circle. Taking a day off from reporting on sport for News Of The Area, David finished

PUNCHING above their weight, Coffs Harbour Masters swimmers bagged a multitude of medals at the recent NSW State championships and Port Macquarie annual carnival. Both events attracted swimmers from throughout NSW. Coffs Harbour Masters spokesperson Jamie Marschke shares a summary of the team’s successes with News Of The Area. “Michael Stubbs collected another

TWO GROUP 2 Rugby League clubs are set to join forces for the 2024 season. The Bellingen Valley/Dorrigo Magpies and Orara Valley Axemen have informed Group 2 Rugby League officials they have formed a merger to enter teams in the 2024 competition. The two clubs will play under the single team name

The unfurling of the Division 1 and 3 Pennants Flags was held last Wednesday after social bowls The bowlers formed a Guard of Honour. District President Roe Martin then presented badges to both teams . Division 1 Team : Ruth Jupp, Denise Hargraves, Janine Brown, Mandi Monck, Joan Watkins (manager), Chris Sheridan, Joan

A BIG thank you to CEX Woolgoolga Bowling Club for hosting the Past Presidents bowls day and AGM with a morning of bowling followed by a delicious lunch before our AGM. Also thank you to the Woolgoolga bowlers who came along and joined in the games. The fun and laughter

COFFS Harbour Suns women have finished runners up in the latest Sunshine Basketball Conference season, the Far North Coast’s premier representative basketball competition. The Suns women lost a close one against the Ballina Breakers, going down 72-70 in their grand final at Lismore. Felicity Cook top scored for the Suns with a

THEY have captured the hearts of a nation. And a stalwart of Coffs Harbour football was in Perth to witness the Matildas in action in their Olympic qualifiers. John Moffitt was in Perth for all three of the Matildas Olympic Qualifying matches, where he saw former Coffs Harbour junior Clare Wheeler play

COFFS Harbour’s biggest annual motorsport event is set for a change of location next year. The 2024 Coffs Harbour Stadium Motocross SMX Super Track event will be held at the Coffs Harbour Motorcycle Club track, after previously being held at the Coffs Harbour Showground. Next year’s event is set to be held