June 30, 2026
Nelson Bay unearth exciting rugby prospect in teenage fullback Liam Pietrasek Nelson Bay’s boom rugby fullback Liam Pietrasek has proved a standout in the Hunter Suburban Rugby competition this season. He is pictured with headgear igniting the Gropers’ backline in a recent victory over Cooks Hill Brown Snakes.
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Nelson Bay unearth exciting rugby prospect in teenage fullback Liam Pietrasek

ROOKIE Nelson Bay fullback Liam Pietrasek is the name on everyone’s lips on the Hunter Suburban Rugby scene. The 18-year-old local junior has captured the imagination of seasoned pundits with dynamic displays for the resurgent Gropers in the Presidents Cup Mens first grade competition. After a brief stint earlier this year with Sydney club West […]

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Tough assignment for Hawks against Maitland Pickers Northern Hawks’ first-grade rugby league team suffered a 17-12 loss to Central Butcher Boys in Denton Engineering Cup action last Sunday at St John Oval.
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Tough assignment for Hawks against Maitland Pickers

NORTHERN Hawks’ first-grade rugby league team has been rocked by a serious hand injury to tireless lock forward and inspirational skipper Luke Higgins. The industrious Higgins was forced from the field with a dislocated finger and suspected fracture during the Hawks’ 17-12 loss to Central Charlestown Butcher Boys in the Newcastle Rugby League Denton Engineering […]

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‘They ruined our dream’: Socceroos’ Egypt redemption Connor Metcalfe celebrates a goal against Turkey. Photo: EPA/BOB FRID
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‘They ruined our dream’: Socceroos’ Egypt redemption

AUSTRALIA’S World Cup round-of-32 clash with Egypt is personal for some of the Socceroos’ stars, including attacker Connor Metcalfe. Connor Metcalfe has already had Egypt ruin one of his football dreams. So the Socceroos attacker has no plans of letting the north African nation  bring Australia’s World Cup journey to an end. Australia’s senior international […]

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Nelson Bay Croquet Club Vice-President Marty Quirke presents the trophy to winner Frank Orton
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Nelson Bay Croquet Club

Vice-President Marty Quirke presents the trophy to winner Frank Orton Semi-finalists (left to right): Prue Patterson, Bryce Patterson, Barry Elliott and Frank Orton. THOMPSON Trophy C Grade The Nelson Bay Croquet Club’s intraclub Thompson Trophy C Grade competition was held on Sunday 14th June 2026. 14 members entered the competition which is for Golf Croquet […]

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Hawks bounce back with six-try rout in 32-8 victory over Macquarie Scorpions Northern Hawks first-grade rugby league players observed a minute’s silence before the recent Kurri Kurri clash in memory of Fletcher Myers’ late grandfather Les Nowlan. Photo: Glenn Bell, Northern Hawks.
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Hawks bounce back with six-try rout in 32-8 victory over Macquarie Scorpions

NORTHERN Hawks strike weapon Fletcher Myers was a player on a mission at the Lakeside Sporting Complex in Raymond Terrace last weekend. The former South Sydney centre produced a classy two try performance in the Hawks’ 32-8 victory over Macquarie Scorpions in the Newcastle Rugby League Denton Cup series, then saluted the skies in an […]

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Port Stephens paddlers win at Wauchope Flamin’ Dragons regatta Talented Port Stephens paddlers Rachel O’Connor, Belinda McKay and Gail Hook were part of a composite Women’s 20s crew that claimed a silver medal at the recent Flamin’ Dragons Wauchope Regatta on the Hastings River.
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Port Stephens paddlers win at Wauchope Flamin’ Dragons regatta

PORT Stephens Dragon Boat Club paddlers continue to demonstrate powerhouse performances on the water. While 18 of the club’s inspirational crew were completing the arduous 55-kilometre marathon paddle down Western Australia’s famous Ord River earlier this month, another five paddlers travelled north to participate in the annual Flamin’ Dragons Wauchope regatta on the Hastings River. […]

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NSW Swifts help Medowie junior netballers hone their skills NSW Swifts stars Paige Hadley and Sharni Lambden inspired Medowie Netball Club’s rising junior talent at a successful Skills Clinic last week at Ferodale Park netball courts.
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NSW Swifts help Medowie junior netballers hone their skills

MEDOWIE Netball Club juniors enjoyed a fun and beneficial skills clinic with NSW Swifts stars Paige Hadley and Sharni Lambden last week at their Ferodale Park headquarters. In a huge boon for the club, midcourt ace and new mum Hadley and wing defence specialist Lambden were on hand to educate the region’s up-and-coming juniors on […]

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Nelson Bay Gropers down Singleton Bulls in top of the table clash
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Nelson Bay Gropers down Singleton Bulls in top of the table clash

NELSON Bay first grade mens rugby team have zoomed into premiership calculations in the 2026 Hunter Suburban Presidents Cup series. The well-drilled Gropers claimed bragging rights when they defeated arch rivals and previously unbeaten Singleton Red Bulls 24-22 in their top-of-the-table clash at Singleton’s Rugby Park. In front of a vocal and huge crowd, Michael […]

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Port Stephens Power AFL women give unbeaten Newcastle City a mighty shake Port Stephens Power club’s talented womens AFL team has turned in strong performances to stake claim as a premiership force in the Hunter Central Coast Black Diamond Senior Womens Plate series.
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Port Stephens Power AFL women give unbeaten Newcastle City a mighty shake

PORT Stephens Power are shaping as a premiership contender in this year’s AFL Hunter Central Coast Black Diamond Senior Womens Plate competition. The return of club legend Maz Masiero and addition of Gaelic football recruit Stephanie O’Neill has bolstered the Power’s stocks at the halfway mark of the 2026 series. With more than 360 matches […]

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Nelson Bay Marlins men outclass Maitland Saints in AFL action Nelson Bay Marlins proved too strong for Maitland Saints with a 127-31 victory in the AFL Black Diamond Senior Mens Cup clash at Dick Burwell Oval last weekend. Photo: Mat Spillard Photography.
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Nelson Bay Marlins men outclass Maitland Saints in AFL action

NELSON Bay Marlins first grade AFL mens team have continued their charge towards the Hunter Central Coast Black Diamond Senior Mens Cup finals series. The competitive Marlins consolidated fourth spot when they trounced Maitland Saints 127-31 at Dick Burwell Oval to register their fourth win of the season. Led by super boot forward Billy Barton […]

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