ROSIE Smart has proven to be one of the best junior surfers in the world. The Coffs Harbour Boardriders Club member had a strong showing at the World Junior Championships in the Philippines. The 19-year-old qualified as a wildcard, and…
BRODY Faulds is pursuing his passion for speedway racing. The 19-year-old decided two years ago that he wanted to enter motor racing, so the Newee Creek driver bought his own AMCA National car. So far, he’s had fifteen race meetings…
WE CERTAINTLY got a warm welcome back for 2025 for our first Point Score competition and it was good to have 18 ladies venture out with a welcome to Catherine Chen whom we welcome from Scone. We managed to have…
DALE Rabbett has started 2025 in fine form after missing last Wednesday’s outing because of rain. On a fine Wednesday 15 January, players were keen to get out for their first competition game at the Gloucester Golf Ladies’ Summer Competition.…
STAND-IN Australian captain Steve Smith has suffered an elbow injury just 10 days out from the first Test in Sri Lanka, potentially delaying his departure for a crucial pre-series camp. The 35-year-old damaged his right elbow while throwing in the…
GIRLS along the Myall Coast are being given a shot at a new sporting scholarship. The team at the Hawks Nest Golf Academy is currently recruiting for potential recipients as part of an Australian Golf Foundation program, which aims to…
MEMBER for Port Stephens Kate Washington demonstrated her timekeeping skills at the annual Nelson Bay Swimming Club Carnival at Tomaree Aquatic Centre. Ms Washington helped clock the personal best times of the strong contingent while also inspecting the new lane…
WHEN it comes to endurance training there are plenty of options for accomplished Fingal Bay paddler Sandra Lyons. The 62-year-old “late bloomer” only has to turn to husband Mark, a former top notch iron man triathlete, for any fitness or…
BELLINGEN Valley/Dorrigo Magpies and the Orara Valley Axemen are preparing to make their return to senior rugby league. The two clubs will return to the field as part of this year’s Hastings District Rugby League competition. The Axemen and Magpies…
COFFS Harbour native and Paralympic silver medallist Maddie McTernan has spent a few days meeting and competing in the city where her international swimming dreams began. Participating in the 2025 Coffs Harbour Summer Splash Carnival over the weekend of 11…