THE Matildas are waltzing into one final friendly match against Canada before kick starting their road to gold at the Paris Olympics. The Australian team will face off against the reigning Tokyo 2020 Olympic gold medallists in the south of…
AUSTRALIA are set to play a women’s Test against England in Las Vegas as part of the NRL’s expanded four-game extravaganza for 2025. NRL bosses will announce a schedule for next year’s Las Vegas venture as early as this week,…
WANDERERS Rugby Club have confirmed their position as favourites for the Hunter Women’s Rugby premiership title. Geoff Davy’s all conquering Blues showed why they are freely tipped for championship honours after skittling Nelson Bay 38-7 in a midweek clash at…
NELSON Bay Rugby Club’s youth drive is reaping plenty of dividends in the Hunter Suburban Rugby Men’s competition. Head Coach Michael Wiringi has blooded a host of rookies this season to complement his experienced senior players in a new look…
TWO Soldiers Point Bowling Club Teams qualified for the State Open Pennant Finals by winning Flags in the Newcastle Zone. The 1st team – known as the ‘Ones’ – played for three days on the impressive grass greens at Ettalong…
DEAR News Of The Area, THE has been a lot of discussion locally about the overall impact of offshore wind turbines on the NSW coast. The regulatory framework for offshore wind projects in Australian waters was established by the Offshore…
SHAPING the futures of local youth through boxing in the Hunter and Port Stephens regions has been a way of life for decorated trainer Neville Short. With nearly 70 years of life time experience in the boxing game, the Thornton…
NEWCASTLE City goal scoring sensation Billie Davies has continued her superb form in the AFL Hunter Central Coast Women’s senior ranks. The seventeen-year-old young gun bagged another five goal haul in the Blues’ resounding 66-10 victory over Port Stephens Power…
THREE local juniors have been invited to participate in the NSW Rugby League’s RISE program, braving a rainy day out at Cessnock for training on Saturday 6 July. Myall River Hawks U-13s players Kyzaiah Simms, Alex Saunders, Jaiv Murphy were…
CRACKING good fun, an enthusiastic turnout and gorgeous weather combined to make this year’s 104.1 CHYFM John Townsend Golf Classic a winning day. Held at Coffs Harbour Golf Club on Friday 28 June, the golf day is a major fundraiser…