A COURAGEOUS crew from the Port Stephens Dragon Boat Club have tackled crocodiles and fatigue to complete the gruelling 55 kilometre marathon paddle down Western Australia’s famous Ord River. Eighteen paddlers from the Soldiers Point-based club travelled west to compete in the spectacular event – and came face to face with salt water crocodiles in […]

NELSON Bay first grade rugby team have experienced one of their most courageous ever losses in the Hunter Suburban Rugby Presidents Cup series.      Having 14 top grade players unavailable for last weekend’s clash with Scone Brumbies at Scone Rugby Park due to work and family commitments, the Gropers were brave and sturdy in a 33-8 […]

ALL conquering Newcastle City are the team to beat in this year’s AFL Hunter Central Coast Black Diamond Senior Men’s Cup competition. The much-vaunted City outfit staved off a strong challenge from a spirited Nelson Bay Marlins line up to maintain their undefeated status with a hard fought 115-66 win last Saturday at Dick Burwell […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]