BUDDING footballers from the Seaham area got the experience of a lifetime at the Matildas’ recent friendly game against China in Sydney. 25 Miniroos players (ages five to eleven) from Seaham Bowthorne Football Club were lucky enough to be invited…
RUGBY is in the blood of premiership-winning Nelson Bay Gropers fullback Will Dunn. Since bursting onto the Hunter Suburban Rugby scene last season, the power running custodian has set tongues wagging with his dynamic displays for the much-vaunted premiers. Having…
LAPPING up pressure and performing in big matches has become second nature to local women’s rugby league hero and pin up girl Olivia Higgins. Still reeling from last week’s heartbreaking 11-10 Origin loss to Queensland in front of a record…
WHEN a fresh-faced Jessica Rumbel first stepped onto a Dungog netball court as an eight-year-old fledgling umpire she wasn’t fazed by the task in front of her. Her natural ability and confidence with the whistle and passion for the sport…
AFTER a productive eighteen month rugby stint in Port Stephens it is bon voyage for Nelson Bay Gropers iron man Isaac Laracy. The fearless forward is bound for County Kerry in Ireland with partner Mia for a new life adventure…
THE 2024 Volkswagen NSW Port Stephens Surf Master’s State Titles wrapped up on Friday 31 May after five outstanding days of competition at Birubi Beach. The conditions challenged some athletes throughout the week, starting off early with some swell and…
ELITE Port Stephens athletes Dixie Conlon, Jack Deguara and Shari Hurdman will soon be running and jumping for Australia at prestigious international athletics events. The talented trio will don the green and gold when they travel to Fiji and South…
PORT Stephens and Nelson Bay Netball Associations will unveil their array of talent at this weekend’s HART State Senior Netball Championships in Sydney. The annual three day carnival showcases the strength of grassroots netball and brings together the best Opens,…
COURAGE and enthusiasm are words synonymous with the Northern Hawks first grade rugby league team in the 2024 Newcastle Rugby League Denton Engineering Cup series. They may be winless after seven rounds but Brad Tighe’s inexperienced youth brigade have gained…
RETURNING rain did not deter the Tea Gardens Hawks Men’s Seniors from grasping the home-ground advantage against the Raymond Terrace Magpies at Myall Park on Saturday 1 June. Though morning downpours had cancelled the junior games, as well as many…