Bumper week on The Island
GOOD clubman Stuart Johnston is always colourfully clad – more dapper than US legend John Daly – and he’s had a bumper week on the Nambucca Heads Island Golf Course. The 11-marker reeled off 10 pars and birdied the newish…
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Camden Haven sailor takes on ‘incredible’ Sydney to Hobart challenge
LOCAL sailor Dave Castleton had a festive season to remember, testing his mettle once more in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race. Commodore of the Queens Lake Sailing Club, Dave received a late call up as Watch Captain aboard “Flat…
Year of sporting milestones for Shoal Bay touch football and Sevens Rugby ace Ali Mitchell
SHOAL Bay touch football dynamo Ali Mitchell is destined to don the green and gold colours of Australia on the international stage. Touted as one of the country’s best young prospects, the mercurial Mitchell shows all the credentials of a…
Group 2 Rugby League releases draw for 2025 season
WITH three months to go until kick off, Group 2 Rugby League have released the draw for the 2025 season. Last season’s preliminary finalists the Sawtell Panthers host the Grafton Ghosts to kick off the season on Saturday, 12 April.…
Coffs Coast’s four-day Festival of Rugby scheduled for April
COFFS Harbour is set to host a huge weekend of rugby in April as part of the Coffs Coast Festival of Rugby. The four-day festival will run from 3-6 April, headlined by the international clash between the Japan Development XV,…
Macksville Country Club Golf
DESPITE the need for some rain, green keeper Phil and his helpers had the course looking a picture for Saturday’s Fortade Group sponsored Stroke event. Rod Curtis found form to finish with a net 70 to win the Medal on…
Test your endurance on the beautiful Kalang
FIRST launched in 2021, the third iteration of the Kalang River Classic will run on Sunday, 23 February 2025. Hosted by the Kalang River Dragon Boat Club, the race is held every two years for all types of non-powered watercraft.…
Camden Haven footballers soar to Swans selection
FOUR Aussie Rules footballers from Camden Haven have been selected for the 2025 QBE Sydney Swans Academy. Ruby Luke and Jack Wilson have been selected in the Under 15s, with Isaac Luke and Reeve Simmons chosen for the Under 18s…
Port Stephens Pythons toss Glendale to move into second spot in Newcastle Senior cricket
A MAGNIFICENT century by Glendale Old Boys skipper Ray Steadman was to no avail in their narrow loss to Port Stephens Pythons in the Newcastle District Senior Cricket Division One competition over the festive season. Steadman slammed an unbeaten 107…
Nelson Bay Gropers rugby union fraternity supporting community events
THEY may be in off-season mode but Nelson Bay Gropers men’s and women’s rugby squads have been busy volunteering their time for community events in Port Stephens and Newcastle. During the recent Elite Energy Port Stephens Marathon, prominent figures like…