Hawks Nest Ladies Golf
AT LAST! A Saturday without rain, so it was great to see 51 ladies dusting off their clubs and enjoying the perfect winter sunshine today. This was a Stableford event, and competition was hot at the top of the leaderboard,…
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‘Superhuman’ para-athletes look to bounce back in Paris
AFTER falling down the medal tally at the 2021 Games in Tokyo, the Australian Paralympic team believes they are “one of the strongest” to represent the country. Australia’s Paralympics team will leave home as para-athletes but when they touch down…
Matildas waltz into pre-Paris friendly fire with Canada
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…
Jillaroos to feature in NRL’s expanded Vegas venture
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,…
Nelson Bay courageous in womens rugby loss to leaders Wanderers
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 unearth three young local workhorses in quest for Hunter Suburban title
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…
Soldiers Point Bowling Club
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…
Letter to the Editor: Coalition turns on own legislation
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…
Legendary boxing trainer Neville Short to showcase potential champions at Club Lemon Tree
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 down Port Stephens Power in AFL Hunter Central Coast womens clash
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…