SHAPING the futures of local youth through boxing in the Hunter and Port Stephens regions has been a way of life for decorated trainer Neville Short. With nearly 70 years of life time experience in the boxing game, the Thornton…
NEWCASTLE City goal scoring sensation Billie Davies has continued her superb form in the AFL Hunter Central Coast Women’s senior ranks. The seventeen-year-old young gun bagged another five goal haul in the Blues’ resounding 66-10 victory over Port Stephens Power…
THREE local juniors have been invited to participate in the NSW Rugby League’s RISE program, braving a rainy day out at Cessnock for training on Saturday 6 July. Myall River Hawks U-13s players Kyzaiah Simms, Alex Saunders, Jaiv Murphy were…
PROUD Aboriginal artist Buddy King is the designer of the Laurieton Stingrays’ 2024 Indigenous Jersey. The jersey will be worn by both the club’s men’s and women’s teams during their charity and Indigenous rounds. Advertise with News of The Area…
SHE may have experienced State of Origin heartbreak but Port Stephens rugby league warrior Olivia Higgins is determined to finish the women’s 2024 season on a high note. The crafty NSW hooker forward from Raymond Terrace is still reeling from…
WHEN the inaugural inductees into the NSW Australian Football Hall of Fame were honoured, AFL North Coast stalwarts Jim and Jill Woodlock were two of them. The honour is recognition for almost four decades of service to football in the…
HAVE you been to Gumma Reserve? It’s popular with quite a few and unknown to many. Some seven kilometres east of the Macksville Post Office lies Gumma Reserve. You travel on River St, Gumma Rd and Boultons Crossing Rd but…
SATURDAYS Stableford event was sponsored by Steve Hoskins and Mike Simpson. It was won by Allan Clarke with Murray Spear finishing runner up. With the Club Championships coming up each are showing the consistent form required for four rounds to…
NINE years ago the National Rugby League (NRL) launched the concept of holding an Indigenous round each season. The round provides an opportunity for rugby league to cement its commitment to the Indigenous community and to celebrate the unique relationship…
NEXT Over 60s Bowls – 8/7/24- to be held at Park Beach Bowling Club at 8.45 am for Card Call at 9.30am $5 Subs are now due- The AGM will be held after Lunch MONDAY Afternoon Bowls 24/6/24 B Kennedy,…