THE 2025 Kalang River Classic will hit the water on Sunday, 23 February at Urunga, with entries still open. The “Classic” is a 15 kilometre paddling race on the picturesque Kalang River, taking on a set course around Newry Island.…
AFTER distinguished themselves as the only AFL North Coast club to field teams in every junior grade in 2024, the Nambucca Valley Lions are gearing up for another successful season. Last year’s highlights included winning the Under 13 and 15…
WITH their rout of Sri Lanka, Australia have created a blueprint for success on the subcontinent ahead of a legacy-defining tour to India in 2027. Stand-in captain Steve Smith felt Australia’s visit to Galle could “probably not” have gone better…
THE humble sport of Darts is experiencing a resurgence across the Mid North Coast as a game of skill and opportunity for social connection. Its access for players of all abilities, its low-impact on participants and the inclusive nature of…
A CARNIVAL atmosphere engulfed the Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club on Australia Day as 102 players hit the fairways for a three-round Ambrose event. The buzz of a live music ‘party hole’ and performances in the clubhouse added to the…
WITH just over two months until the Group 2 Rugby League season kicks off, clubs will have a great chance to prepare for the new season when the Coffs Harbour Comets host their annual Hoey Moey 9s Tournament. The pre-season…
WITH just over two months until the Group 2 Rugby League season kicks off, clubs will have a great chance to prepare for the new season when the Coffs Harbour Comets host their annual Hoey Moey 9s Tournament. The pre-season…
USMAN Khawaja will be ready to pull the pin on his own Test career if he ever feels that’s what Australia needs, but he has no active retirement plans as he prepares to face Sri Lanka. The 38-year-old’s future received…
SOME of the region’s best junior cricketers have represented the North Coast at the annual Stan Austin Carnival on the Mid North Coast. The North Coast Cricket Council’s Under 16s side finished runners-up, going down by five wickets to Newcastle…
WITH 182 golfers teeing off at Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club, the 31st year of the Elly Stig Memorial Golf Day was declared another great success. Organisers Ray Stig and Raelene Squires announced $15,000 will be sent to the Children’s…