DEAR News Of The Area, I’VE rarely heard a politician discuss the mass extinction of species. Our forest region risks losing the koala and other irreplacables, a tragedy in waìting. Our local politicians remain silent. Discussing extinctions in their circles…
NAMBUCCA Strikers edged past Boambee 1-0 at Ayrshire Park last Saturday to retain their position at the top of Women’s Division Two. Charismatic coach Rhys Jones provided insights into the match and their injury crisis. “Nambucca Strikers’ eventful season continued…
THE Nambucca Strikers’ under 13s squad was severely affected by an influenza outbreak, but the under 12 Girls’ team stepped up to the plate and came to the rescue of their teammates at the weekend. Coach Adam Gill was full…
THE Nambucca Strikers under 6s and 7s enjoyed participating in a three-club Miniroos gala day with Macksville Stingers and Scotts Head Sharks last Sunday in Macksville. There were lots of smiles and laughter coming from players in the small-sided football…
MANOR Smith was victorious over Elaine Fleming in the Club Consistency Competition, so that has added to Manor’s count of that title over the years. Well done Manor. In the Restricted Singles (for ladies who have played under 7 years)…
THE South Grafton Rebels played host to the Nambucca Roosters on Sunday in a game that went down to the wire, with the home side coming up with the win 20-18. The Roosters started strongly right from the kick-off and,…
BODYBOARDING champion Ryan Hill-Smith has won his first state title, Surfing NSW U18 at the State Bodyboarding Championships in Newcastle during the weekend of 24-25 June. Representing his club, Coffs Coast Bodyboarding Association, the 17-year-old came out tops with 12.97…
SAWTELL Golf Club’s best women’s players have been crowned during the club’s annual Women’s Championship. Fifty-one golfers teed off in three divisions and competed over three rounds to determine the Club and Division champions. After two rounds the final round…
TWO Rugby League Sevens teams will head south from Coffs Harbour to Western Sydney next week to compete in the Police Citizen Youth Clubs 2023 ‘Nations of Origin’. The event – aimed at promoting reconciliation and cultural identity through sport…
IF you enjoy getting outdoors and are keen for some fun challenges, then the Bush n Beach Orienteering Club may be for you. Orienteering is an adventure sport suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels. The local Bush…