FOLLOWING a soggy start to the new year, the Urunga Sail Training Club (USTC) has been taking a group of dedicated students through small boat courses in recent months. Despite unusually low student numbers, USTC secretary Kerry Ridgley said the…
NORTH Coast Bulldogs Under 17s girls team have made history by winning the region’s first NSW Rugby League Regional Representatives premiership. The Bulldogs team won this year’s Lisa Fiaola Cup Regional title, triumphing 32-4 against the Northern Tigers in the…
RISING Salamander Bay athlete Elara Barnes has gained selection in the Under 15 NSW Junior Athletics representative squad. The talented 13-year-old, who competes for the Port Stephens Athletics Club, was recognised for her strong performances in both the 200m hurdles…
WHEN Anna Bay surfing titan Eden Hasson isn’t taming big waves on an exotic beach location on the World Surf League qualifying series, you’ll find him mentoring the up and coming talent at the Port Stephens Surf School. The Australian…
2a Ocean Street, Fishermans Bay 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Car Contact Agent LESS than 100m from the ocean’s edge and just steps from a pristine, protected beach, this stunning near-new home offers the ultimate Port Stephens lifestyle in the…
DEAR News Of The Area, I WAS disappointed to read that Port Stephens Council has now asked for expressions of interest to develop Medowie Social as a Registered Club. Contrast this decision with one made by a previous council in…
THEY dominated the Newcastle District Senior Cricket Division One competition with an exciting brand, but Port Stephens Pythons have shared honours for the 2024-25 season. Josh Moxey’s all conquering Pythons and rivals Waterboard Wests were declared joint premiers after their…
THERE was another good turnout of the Gloucester Golf Ladies for the first Women’s Golf NSW Medal for 2025 on Wednesday 26 March; won in fine style by Evelyn Blanch in Division 1 and Gai Falla in Division 2. The…
CHRIS Clarke turned in the only round of the day at handicap to win the Gloucester Veteran Golfers outing on Tuesday, 25 March in heavy conditions after recent and overnight rain, not to mention some on the day. The event…
ON Easter Saturday, 19 April, the Dungog Rodeo is on again, with competitions and entertainment for people of all ages. From 9am until midnight, the showground will be packed with locals and visitors enjoying the excitement in the ring, as…