PORT Stephens will soon host a Swim Bike Run (SBR) event being funded by the NSW Government. The Port Stephens economy will receive a stimulus boost with an influx of visitors set to spend big in local shops, cafes and…
RESULTS from the Hawks Nest Lakes Trail Festival are in. Over the weekend of 1 and 2 July 2022, runners competed in Australia’s newest off-road ultra-running event hosted by Fully Rad Adventures in Hawks Nest. Runners were able to compete…
RAYMOND Terrace Athletics Centre is mourning the sad and sudden loss of David Marsh, aged 79, who was a founding member of the Centre in 1976. He was a valued and respected member of the Centre who was always happy…
DANCERS from the Collective Dance Academy shone at the recent Time To Shine eisteddfod, with the team scooping up first, second and third places across a range of disciplines. The Under 8 Jazz, Under 10 Variety, Open Age HipHop and…
STUDENTS from Medowie Christian College have been excelling in sport this term. Nicoletta Vasilaras told News Of The Area, “Medowie Christian School is celebrating recent student achievements in the sporting arena.” Year 8 student Callum Donaldson recently competed in the…
MEDOWIE sailor Brett White has recently returned from Florida, USA with a win of the Worrell 1000 by Team Australia. The Worrell 1000 Race is an offshore long-distance beach catamaran sailboat race which was held in May 2022 in the…
ARE you a woman, 35 years or older, who has always wanted to try AFL? If so, a new program from AFL Masters, to be launched this month in Newcastle, could give you that chance! AFL Masters has launched…
NORTHERN NSW Football is delighted to announce the recipients of its inaugural Local Champion Awards for April. The NNSWF Local Champion Awards are a monthly recognition of individuals and teams who make a difference across the footballing community. The…
FOLLOWING his success in the NSW Association Croquet Bronze Singles Championship, Peter Gordon backed up to win the NSW Association Croquet Silver Singles Championship. The Silver Championship is for AC players with handicaps 9-12 and was played Tuesday 10…
STAND up paddleboarding (SUP) is a quickly growing sport which includes a variety of disciplines – with athletes involved in surf, long distance and technical events. The NSW State SUP Titles were held last weekend in Port Stephens with…