CORLETTE balloonist and author Ruth Wilson has been awarded an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) in the King’s Birthday Honours List. Governor-General David Hurley awarded Wilson the OAM for her dedication and commitment to aviation, particularly hot air ballooning, since…
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…
GRAND Final rematches rarely come better, nor more muddily, than the Hawks Men’s Seniors victory over the Clarence Town Cobras on Saturday 8 June at Clarence Town Reserve. The field was already a torn-up quagmire by the time the Men’s…
VICTORY was hard-won by the Tea Gardens Hawks Women’s Tackle team, as they defeated Clarence Town on Saturday 8 June. The away game took place upon Clarence Town’s home field, the condition of which was best described as ‘atrocious’, but…
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…
STUARTS Point and District Garden Club members were busy on the morning of Wednesday 29 May preparing the local hall for around 85 guests from a range of local and regional garden clubs. “This day also signifies our one-year anniversary…
THE community is being invited to have its say on maintenance works for Macksville Bridge, with the Review of Environmental Factors now on display. Transport for NSW Regional Director North Anna Zycki said this work will help ensure the historic…
AN INDOOR sport suited to the cooler weather, the members of the Nambucca Heads Table Tennis Club are back in action as winter takes hold in the Nambucca Valley. Based out of the Headland Hall in Nambucca Heads, members believe…