RISING prospect Olivia McLoughlin stamped her mark at this year’s inaugural Tilligerry Junior Tennis Open staged at Tanilba Bay. Twelve-year-old McLoughlin was one of three outstanding products from the Hunter region to claim singles titles in their respective divisions. She…
A REJUVENATED Northern Hawks rugby league team are celebrating back-to-back victories in the Newcastle Rugby League Denton Engineering Cup series. Spearheaded by eighteen-year-old rookie five eighth Tiamana Elers, the Hawks toppled Lakes United Seagulls 28-18 last Saturday at Tomaree Sports…
CHAMPION Medowie dancer Kyara Darcy looks set to achieve her lifetime dream. As well as excelling in the performing arts at an elite level, the gifted Port Stephens student shares a passion for teaching. Nineteen-year-old Kyara, who has been dancing…
NELSON Bay rugby dynamo Will Dunn has reached another special milestone in the Hunter Suburban Mens Rugby competition. The Gropers trump card etched his name in the record books after bagging an incredible five tries in the club’s emphatic 76-0…
FEARLESS forward Zion Takarua is big in stature and big on courage and regarded as one of the toughest players to ever lace on a boot with the Nelson Bay Rugby Club. With his blockbusting runs and leadership qualities, the…
POWERHOUSE flanker Ryan Marshall is the latest young gun off Nelson Bay Rugby Club’s forward production line to make an impact in the Hunter Suburban Mens rugby series. The talented back rower showed why the Gropers are favoured to secure…
THEY may have lost on the scoreboard but Port Stephens Power AFL senior womens team came away winners after the Joey Potter Round at Ferodale Oval. On a day that perpetuates the memory of Joey Potter – the stillborn son…
RAYMOND Terrace Magpies have a genuine trump card in skilful utility halfback Kyle Handford. With his ability to bust the line and create opportunities in attack the talented number seven remains one of the finest playmakers in the Newcastle Hunter…
AFTER a prolonged period of match day heartbreak the Northern Hawks first grade rugby league team have returned to the winners circle. In a huge fillip for the Port Stephens league community, Brad Tighe’s youthful warriors are celebrating their first…
NELSON Bay’s decorated representative netball convenor Amanda Wilks has enhanced her proud record at the NSW State Netball Junior titles. The long-serving mentor joined forces with daughter Taylar to guide the rising 14 years team to a sixth placed ranking…