PORT Stephens’ rising international surfer Eden Hasson is savouring one of his proudest achievements in the 2024-25 World Surfing League (WSL). The reigning Australian Under 18 national champion from Boat Harbour claimed a top five finish at the recent 28th…
THE NEXT NSW men’s State of Origin coach will be thrown straight into the deep end, with a series opener at Suncorp Stadium on May 28 awaiting Michael Maguire’s successor. The NRL confirmed the fixture for next year’s Origin matches…
SWIMMING North Coast (SNC) conducted its annual Multi Class Para Swimming Day at South Grafton in October. This event is designed to show young swimmers with disabilities and their families that there are some great opportunities to become more involved…
NANA Glen Lizards, Sawtell Storm, and the Macksville Bulls lead their respective competitions after the opening rounds of the Sixers Cricket League junior season. Under 14s: The third round of the Under 14s season was decided last Wednesday afternoon in…
FANTASTIC golfing conditions and plenty of action on the Island during the week, starting with the Mid North Coast Veteran Golfers on Tuesday for a Medley Stableford and the first round of their Championships. Wayne Cormick (3) from Coffs Harbour…
ISABELLA ‘Bella’ Fede, a talented athlete from St Joseph’s Primary School Laurieton, has returned to Camden Haven with a haul of gold and silver medals after breaking both personal and state athletic records. Bella recently attended the NSW Primary Schools…
THE Bonny Hills Physical Culture Club has returned from recent Zone Championships in Coffs Harbour with outstanding results. Competing as part of the BJP Physie association, thirteen individual members of the Bonny Hills club placed at the Far North Coast…
CAMDEN Haven’s Naomi George is poised to make her mark at the upcoming Fiji Coral Coast Sevens tournament, gaining selection to the Pacific Nomads Rugby 7s Women’s team. Scheduled to take place in Sigatoka, Fiji from January 16-18, 2025, the…
USMAN Khawaja has brushed aside the perceived need for quick top-order Test runs as a “myth” in endorsing new Australian opening partner Nathan McSweeney. The 25-year-old will debut against India in Perth’s first Test from next Friday. The South Australian…
OLIVIA Higgins is the toast of Port Stephens after tasting Pacific Cup championship success with the mighty Jillaroos women’s rugby league team. The Raymond Terrace golden girl demonstrated her class in the 24-4 Cup final win over the Kiwi Ferns…