NSW GOLF Croquet Open Doubles The NSW Golf Croquet Open Doubles Championship was hosted by Newcastle National Park Croquet Club from Friday 21st to Sunday 23rd August 2026. 16 doubles pairs entered and the qualifying round was played as 2 blocks of 8 pairs with the top 4 from each block progressing to the knock-out […]
Nelson Bay Marlins’ talented under-14 women's tackle team have dominated the Hunter Junior League Division 3 competition this season with enterprising play.
NELSON Bay Marlins Junior Rugby League Club will be chasing silverware this weekend in the women’s tackle ranks. The club’s talented under-14 Girls squad are primed to bring home the Hunter Junior League Division Three trophy when they square off with rivals Greta-Branxton Colts in grand final action this Saturday at St John Oval in […]
Nelson Bay Marlins mens and womens AFL teams have qualified for the Hunter Central Coast Seniors Cup finals series in both divisions. Photo: Mat Spillard Photography.
WARNERS Bay Bulldogs have struck a late-season blow to Nelson Bay Marlins’ title aspirations in the AFL Hunter Central Coast Black Diamond Senior Men’s Cup series. The fifth-placed Bulldogs – celebrating the club’s 50th anniversary – tuned up for the finals with a classic 83-74 victory over the fourth-ranked Marlins last weekend at Dick Burwell […]
Players in action. Photo: Sean Andrews.
100 Pickleball players coming together for the ultimate rivalry. Photo: Sean Andrews. Players in action. Photo: Sean Andrews. MORE than 100 pickleball players took to the Tomaree Netball Courts on Sunday for a new competition bringing Port Stephens players together with their Sydney rivals. The inaugural Interclub Challenge was held on 30 August between the […]
Nelson Bay Marlins tuned up for the AFL Hunter Central Coast Senior Mens Cup finals. Photo: Mat Spillard Photography.
NELSON Bay Marlins AFL men’s team is gathering momentum in the quest for premiership honours in the AFL Hunter Central Coast Senior Men’s Cup series. Having already locked up fourth spot, the in-form Marlins showed their champion qualities with a resounding 97-16 victory over Maitland Saints last weekend at Max McMahon Oval. They are now […]
LIFE is fascinating on the sporting front for Nelson Bay Rugby Club’s speed machine Jake Langsford. As the Gropers mount a serious challenge for this year’s Hunter Suburban Rugby Presidents Cup A Grade trophy, all eyes will be on the flying winger who has found a purple patch of form. The elusive Langsford has produced […]
Nelson Bay Gropers booked a Hunter Suburban grand final tussle with Scone Brumbies next Saturday. PHOTO: Amber Barber.
NELSON Bay Gropers’ first grade rugby team is on the Hunter Suburban Presidents Cup A Grade premiership prowl. After a three-year hiatus, the established Port Stephens-based club is ready to bring the coveted championship trophy back to the region. In what is shaping as an epic contest, Michael Squires’ hungry Gropers will lock horns with […]
NELSON Bay touch football wizards Michael Lennon and Martin Shiner will don the green and gold on the international stage at this year’s Asia Pacific Seniors Touch Cup in Japan. The experienced duo have gained selection in the Australian Mens 55s Emus team that will compete at the upcoming Cup tournament in Utsunomiya, the capital […]
Medowie Marauders father-son duo of Dwayne and Jack Fleming will line up in the Hunter Suburban Rugby Patrons Shield Grand Final. Photo: Medowie Rugby Club.
MEDOWIE Marauders’ father-son duo of Jack and Dwayne Fleming are set to etch their names in the Hunter Suburban Rugby record books. The pair are poised for premiership honours in the B Grade Patrons Shield after helping the Medowie club advance to the trophy decider with a 13-10 triumph over Singleton Bulls in last Saturday’s […]
Gary Lucas, pictured in the middle, celebrates his double milestone with fellow Parkrun volunteers at Fingal Bay. Photo: Supplied by Fingal Bay Parkrun.
FOR Gary Lucas, Parkrun is about much more than running. It is about volunteering, meeting people and seeing others enjoying themselves. On 2 August at Fingal Bay Parkrun, Gary reached a milestone he had been working towards for some time, completing his 100th walk/run and 100th volunteer session. Gary moved to Port Stephens in 2019 […]
