June 17, 2026
Nelson Bay 17yrs reps shine at State Senior Netball titles Nelson Bay 17yrs representative team turned in consistent displays at the recent State Senior Netball titles in Sydney to finish fourth in the Division Four category.
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Nelson Bay 17yrs reps shine at State Senior Netball titles

HARD work on and off the netball court has reaped rewards for the Nelson Bay 17 years girls representative team. In a huge achievement for the local association, the squad returned from the recent NSW State Senior Netball titles in Sydney with a top four ranking in the Division Four category and a stellar performance […]

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Kurri Kurri overpower Hawks in Denton Cup rugby league series Northern Hawks suffered a disappointing 34-0 loss to Kurri Kurri Bulldogs in the Newcastle Rugby League Denton Cup competition last weekend.
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Kurri Kurri overpower Hawks in Denton Cup rugby league series

NORTHERN Hawks first grade rugby league team are licking their wounds after a disappointing 34-0 loss to Kurri Kurri in Newcastle Denton Engineering Cup action last weekend at Kurri Kurri Sports Ground. The revved up Bulldogs produced a slick performance to run in six tries and chalk up their third win of the season in […]

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Popovic World Cup masterclass to go down in history Tony Popovic celebrates the victory during the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage match Australia against Turkey. Photo: Bob Frid/EPA
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Popovic World Cup masterclass to go down in history

SOCCEROOS coach Tony Popovic turned in a selection and tactical masterclass to deliver a 2-0 win over Turkey in Australia’s World Cup opener. Take a bow, Tony Popovic. The Socceroos boss is the toast of Australian coaching after turning in a selection and tactical masterclass to deliver a 2-0 upset win over Turkey. Popovic dropped […]

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Nelson Bay Marlins create history with three female rugby league teams Nelson Bay Marlins’ all-conquering Under 14 women's tackle team has opened the 2026 Hunter Junior League season in style with four consecutive victories.
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Nelson Bay Marlins create history with three female rugby league teams

Nelson Bay Marlins’ all-conquering Under 14 women’s tackle team has opened the 2026 Hunter Junior League season in style with four consecutive victories. NELSON Bay Marlins Junior Rugby League Club are proving a force to be reckoned with in the women’s tackle ranks this season. For the first time since the club’s formation, the Marlins […]

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Scarlet’s a rover to watch in NSW All Schools AFL team
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Scarlet’s a rover to watch in NSW All Schools AFL team

SCARLET Christie has enjoyed a fascinating ride on her Australian Rules football (AFL) journey. The promising Port Stephens Power defender/rover took up the sport two years ago and proved an on-field “natural” – impressing keen judges with her athleticism, stamina and tackling technique. As a just reward for her consistent and wholehearted displays, Scarlet was […]

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Port Stephens Power show wares in AFL Black Diamond Plate Port Stephens Power continue to improve in the Hunter Central Coast AFL Senior Mens Black Diamond Plate series.
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Port Stephens Power show wares in AFL Black Diamond Plate

PORT Stephens Power AFL mens team are the big improvers in this year’s Hunter Central Coast Seniors Black Diamond Plate competition. After chalking up impressive victories against the Muswellbrook Cats  (116-35) and Killarney Vale Bombers (90-0) in the opening two rounds of the Shield series, the Power earned a quick promotion to the Plate division. […]

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Medowie FC acknowledge female members during Female Football Week events Medowie FC Under 15 Girls team participated in a friendly match against the Under 13 Girls side during the club’s Female Football Week events.
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Medowie FC acknowledge female members during Female Football Week events

MEDOWIE Football Club celebrated the valuable contributions of women and girls in football during an event-packed Female Football Week in the Port Stephens region. Club officials acknowledged the efforts of their female members while creating more opportunities for participation and growth across all levels of the game. The Bumblebees conducted a series of events throughout […]

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Northern Hawks in top four after 20-18 win against The Entrance Tigers Northern Hawks first grade rugby league team grabbed fourth spot after a spirited 20-18 victory over The Entrance Tigers in Denton Cup action at Bateau Bay.
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Northern Hawks in top four after 20-18 win against The Entrance Tigers

GRIPPING tussles have been the hallmark of the Northern Hawks’ first grade men’s rugby league team this season. Last Sunday was no different with Steve Simpson’s charges edging out The Entrance Tigers 20-18 in Newcastle Rugby League Denton Engineering Cup action at Bateau Bay to zoom into outright fourth on the competition ladder. The gallant […]

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Special reunion for Takarua family to mark Zion’s 100th game for Gropers Nelson Bay rugby legends Zion Takarua and Sam Rocher don their 100 senior games jackets after the club’s 56-14 victory over Muswellbrook Heelers at Bill Strong Oval.
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Special reunion for Takarua family to mark Zion’s 100th game for Gropers

Nelson Bay rugby legends Zion Takarua and Sam Rocher don their 100 senior games jackets after the club’s 56-14 victory over Muswellbrook Heelers at Bill Strong Oval. Rising Nelson Bay junior fullback Raumanuka Takarua leads a version of the haka with club legends Adam Edwards and Michael Wiringi in honour of club stalwart Zion Takarua […]

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Nelson Bay senior netball rep squads primed for State championships Emerging Nelson Bay midcourter Millah Brown will miss the State senior netball titles in Sydney after breaking her ankle in a recent club fixture. She is pictured receiving her Junior Umpire of the Year Award from former Nelson Bay Netball Association president Ashleigh Martin.
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Nelson Bay senior netball rep squads primed for State championships

NELSON Bay’s 15-years netball representative team received a savage blow on the eve of the State senior netball championships with the loss of talented midcourter Millah Brown. The rising prospect broke her ankle in a recent club fixture and will miss the prestigious three-day event, which will be held from this Saturday June 6 to […]

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