SOLDIERS Point paddler Brendan Jones is eyeing off a tilt at next year’s World Dragon Boat Nations Championships in Hong Kong. The 53-year-old ‘water warrior’ has gained selection in a provisional Australian Auroras squad in preparation for the 18th International Dragon Boat  Federation World Dragon Boat Racing titles to be staged in China during 2027. […]

Players in action during the Koori knockout at King Park. Photo Althea :Guinsberg A player looks to pass as defenders close in during the women’s competition at the Koori Knockout. Photo:Althea Guinsberg. A ball carrier searches for a gap as spectators watch from the sidelines at King Park. Photo:Althea Guinsberg Newcastle Yowies women celebrate with […]

CLEAN sweeps are hard to achieve in the Newcastle football community’s inter-district senior soccer ranks. But savouring success are a band of Nelson Bay FC Over 35 warriors who have capped an incredible 2026 season by clinching the Men’s Division Three minor premiership and major championship double. Under the guidance of coach Stuart Lowrie, the […]

PORT Stephens cricket guns Lucas Vincent and Tyler McInnes have experienced an emotional roller coaster at the McDonald’s NSW Country Colts Championships on the south coast. The talented duo were part of the Newcastle Under 19s representative team that were pipped for the title by North Coastal in a one-run thriller last Friday at Balgownie’s […]

TESTING your skills in the highly competitive Newcastle Association Division One ranks is the ideal benchmark for emerging netballers in the Hunter region. A batch of  Nelson Bay schoolgirls stepped up to the mark this season with encouraging performances for their North Stars team in the Girls’ premier 15 Years division. Competing in the strong […]

MEDOWIE Netball Club sensation Mackenzie Bohan has been recognised as a Hunter Netball Rising Star. The boom 16-year-old goal defender continues to impress keen judges with dynamic performances on the netball court. After consistent displays at club and representative level, young gun Mackenzie has earned herself a position in the Hunter Central Coast Heart Talented […]

THE Sydney Roosters have walloped defending premiers Brisbane 30-6 in the NRLW grand final with halves Jocelyn Kelleher and Tarryn Aiken playing starring roles. The Roosters were dominant from start to finish as they extracted the ultimate revenge on Brisbane, completing the perfect send-off for retiring Roosters Millie Elliott and Corban Baxter and capping off […]

MIDFIELD dynamos Charlotte Connick and Louis Dews have received the top gongs at this year’s Nelson Bay Marlins AFL Club Awards Night. The gifted centres were named the Marlins’ best and fairest award recipients after superb performances in the 2026 Hunter Central Coast AFL Black Diamond Senior Women’s Cup and Senior Men’s Cup competitions. Connick […]

ROOKIE Port Stephens paddlers Debbie Berry and Annette Jeffrey have tasted success on the NSW dragon boat racing circuit. The pair performed strongly on debut to bring home silver and bronze medals at the annual Camden Haven Regatta in their first competitive event on the water. They were part of the Port Stephens Dragon Boat […]