Nelson Bay Golf Club’s Duard Nel and Greg Stynes were honoured with top gongs at last week’s NSW Golf Industry Awards in Sydney. Nelson Bay Golf Club’s Director of Golf Duard Nel was the recipient of the Future Leader in Management Award (Male). NELSON Bay Golf Club identities Duard Nel and Greg Stynes have been […]
A bird's eye view of the extraction plant on the beach north of Hawks Nest. From the collection of Dr Pacy.
Memories of Hawks Nest and rare minerals mining
WITH our Prime Minister visiting the United States to do deals with rare earths, it took me back to a time when some of our local sand minerals were in demand. The Mineral Deposits Company, 80 percent American owned, began operations here in 1967. My American husband and I were having a working visit to […]
Raymond Terrace Jets lawn bowlers claim Greater Newcastle Region Mens Fours championship
RAYMOND Terrace Jets Bowling Club has claimed another major title on the representative scene. The prominent father and son combination of Jason and Brendan Stokes teamed with Lennon Scott and Jay Bye-Norris to win the 2025/26 Greater Newcastle Region Men’s Fours championship trophy. They defeated a strong Nelson Bay quartet featuring Bradley Bailey, Nathan Mitchell, […]
Nelson Bay Makos cricketer Bryce Causley (pictured receiving an award from ex-team mate Ashish Prasher) hit 75 and snared 3-17 on debut for Waterboard Wests.
Ace all rounder Bryce Causley inspires victory over former club
WATERBOARD Wests Cricket Club have reaped an early dividend from major recruit Bryce Causley in the Newcastle District Cricket Division Two men’s competition. After giving the Nelson Bay Makos sterling service over many summers as a star all rounder and dedicated club president, the evergreen Causley has linked with the Ducks for the 2025-26 season. […]
Luke Perry (centre) with long-time teammates Ryan and Shaq Saunders, after the Roos’ big Grand Final win. Photo: supplied.
Luke Perry reaches 100 games with Grand Final victory
LOCAL rugby league all-star Luke Perry has hit a grand personal milestone, clocking up his 100th game with the Karuah Roos on the same day as the team’s historic grand final victory. The happy co-incidence was on 13 September, during the 34-28 victory over the Stockton Sharks at Lakeside. Luke has played for several teams […]
Gemma Clarke (front left) with Lady Hawks players, sponsors and coach at the recent Presentation Night. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe.
Gemma Clarke wins Best and Fairest in Newcastle Hunter Ladies Tag League
Gemma Clarke (front left) with Lady Hawks players, sponsors and coach at the recent Presentation Night. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. The Lady Hawks in their ‘women in league’ pink jerseys at their final game of the season. Photo: TG Hawks. TEA Gardens Hawks player and Karuah local Gemma Clarke has been heralded as the “Best and […]
Top honour for hard working Nelson Bay Rugby Club medical officer Amber Barber
GROWING up outside Parkes in regional NSW, medical professional Amber Barber is used to travelling long distances at all hours of the day to provide care and support for people in need. Since linking with the Nelson Bay Rugby Club four years ago, the health care guru has proved an asset to the Gropers with […]
All Stars young guns lift Intermediate 13-14yrs netball championship trophy
MEET the junior All Stars team that claimed championship honours at this year’s Nelson Bay Netball Association Grand Final showcase. Comprising mainly 12-year-olds, this diverse and talented line-up captured the imagination of the local sporting community with superb performances to clinch the Intermediate (13-14yrs) premiership title at the Tomaree Sports Complex courts at Salamander Bay. […]
PROPERTY: Non-urban blocks available in North Arm Cove with Tilligerry & Nelson Bay Real Estate
TILLIGERRY and Nelson Bay Real Estate is offering a range of non-urban blocks in North Arm Cove. Just a 15-minute drive from Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest, and around an hour from Newcastle, these properties are ideally located across the beautiful shores of Port Stephens. Offering an easy weekend escape or a peaceful retreat away […]
On the couch with Jasminda
DEAR Jasminda, I’VE started going to a gym and there’s a man there that leaves various personal items on the equipment I want to use. His drink bottle is on one, his towel is on another and then he leaves his backpack on a third machine. What is the gym etiquette around this? I only […]
