PORT Stephens Power womens AFL team continue to push their claims for a second finals appearance in the Hunter Central Coast Seniors Black Diamond Plate competition. Josie Johnson’s courageous Power warriors have stumbled on a winning recipe of experience and…
HIGHLY regarded centre Michael Hotene is a genuine asset to Nelson Bay Rugby Club. The premiership-winning number twelve has earned a golden reputation in the Hunter Suburban Rugby ranks for shutting down the best attacking weapons in the men’s competition…
RETURNING home to Myall Park was bittersweet for the Hawks Men’s Seniors, who fought a war of attrition against the Hinton Hornets on Saturday 29 June. Both teams were strong from the start on a beautiful winter’s day in Hawks…
THE Tomaree Triathlon Club was recently thrilled to announce the return of the Bannisters Point2Pub Swim Classic, scheduled for Saturday 29 June at Soldiers Point. This community-favourite event features a two kilometre open water swim and the McCauley K, a…
TEN months ago Port Stephens rugby league sensation Lilly-Ann White was calling the shots as a schoolgirl half back with the Raymond Terrace Magpies in the Newcastle Hunter Womens A Grade Rugby League competition. Last Thursday at a chilly Leichhardt…
THEY couldn’t replicate their State Netball championship winning heroics from the previous season but Nelson Bay’s Open representative team can hold their heads high after spirited showings at the recent Netball NSW Senior Titles in Sydney. A serious knee injury…
NELSON Bay Rugby’s unsung hero Lewis Affleck has hit a purple patch of form in the Gropers’ 2024 Hunter Suburban premiership campaign. After a twelve month sabbatical the underrated lock forward has returned to the premiers with a new zest…
GOOD things come to those who wait is a motto that resonates with the youth brigade at Port Stephens Netball. Five years after tasting title success at the annual Netball NSW State Carnival, the regional association is celebrating yet another…
ELLISON Christie won’t need too much motivation when he pulls on his first Hunter representative soccer jumper in coming weeks. The twelve-year-old Medowie Public School student dreams of one day mixing it with the best and making an impact in…
THE cream of Port Stephens’ up and coming tennis talent are primed to feature at this year’s inaugural Tilligerry Junior Tennis Open. The new tournament will be staged on Saturday July 20 at Tilligerry Tennis Club and is open to…