NELSON Bay Rugby Club have unearthed a real find in dashing fullback Brayden McMaster. A genuine speed merchant with sharp footwork, McMaster shapes as a trump card for the Gropers in their quest for 2025 Hunter Suburban Rugby President’s Cup…
THE BARNEY Miller Surf Classic is set for another big weekend on the waves, as it celebrates its 25th year. This year’s surfing competition gets underway on Friday, 21 March at Sawtell Beach, with the three-day event concluding on Sunday,…
THE Nambucca Roosters will hit the field for the first time in 2025 this Saturday, 22 March. The women’s tackle team will take on the Sawtell Panthers and the senior men will do battle with Laurieton, in trial games to…
16th MARCH, 2025 What a game for the final of the 2024-25 Mixed Pairs Championship, with Jenny and Stewart Wellard playing Carol Cheers and Dean Gemmell. Jenny and Stewart were down 13 nil, but fought back to be just 2…
PADDLERS from the Camden Haven Dragon Boat Club (CHDBC) are set to make a splash at the NSW State Championships in Penrith later this month. Scheduled for the Sydney International Regatta Centre from Saturday 29 to Sunday 30 March, crews…
SHOAL Bay’s renowned entertainer Irish Albert has thrown his support behind Nelson Bay Golf Club’s promising young golfers. When the popular comedian learned of the financial demands for local families to send their talented offspring to junior golf tournaments throughout…
AFTER the rain of the week before, the 45 walkers and runners for Gloucester’s 197th parkrun last Saturday enjoyed a misty start, clearing to a sunny morning. Eli Soudias was the first male home in a personal best time of…
HOLING a slippery downhill eight-foot birdie putt on the final hole sealed a memorable victory for Belgian Manon De Roey in the Australian Women’s Classic played at Coffs Harbour Golf Club. After English star Cara Gainer finished with a pair…
TOORMINA Oval is set to be bigger and better after the endorsement of a $1.27 million tender to upgrade the precinct. The Toormina Oval Upgrade project will see the construction of a new carpark, foot bridge, football field and connecting…
AT its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, 12 March, Gloucester Sports Committee’s long-serving President, Ollie Rinkin, announced he would not be seeking re-election in his role. Ollie has served as President of the Sports Committee since its inception in 1988…