Port Stephens Dragon Boat Club paddlers celebrate their $13,000 NSW Government Local Sport Grant with Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington. Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington presents an $8000 sports grant to Medowie Little Athletics Centre officials and athletes in the NSW Government’s Local Sport Grant Program. The funds will be used for modern […]

NORTHERN Hawks Rugby League Club has partnered with bus operator CDC NSW to launch a new campaign aimed at reducing antisocial behaviour and promoting respect across the region. The initiative features local Hawks players appearing on CDC NSW buses, delivering a clear message to passengers: ride with respect, treat fellow passengers and drivers with courtesy, […]

PORT Stephens cricket products Ed Williams and Jeff Goninan are savouring premiership success with the Stockton & Northern Districts Seagulls. The accomplished duo played key roles in the Seagulls’ spirited Grand Final victory over Wallsend Tigers in the Newcastle District Cricket Rippit first grade competition to cap a memorable 2025-26 campaign. Emerging all rounder Williams […]

RAYMOND Terrace Athletics Centre has unearthed a new golden girl in high jump sensation Winter Robson. The promising ten-year-old brought home gold and silver medals at the recent NSW Open and Little Athletics State Championships at Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Centre. Whiz kid Winter achieved a rare feat by winning gold in the Girls 10yrs […]

ANNA Bay schoolgirl Zoe Peters continues to shine in the junior representative touch football arena. With her skill and poise, the 12-year-old prodigy is one of the brightest prospects to emerge in the Hunter region and fast-developing into a play-making middle of the highest calibre. Young gun Zoe has proved a stand out for the […]

EMERGING Raymond Terrace race walker Audrey Russell is a young athlete on a mission. The talented 14-year-old is chasing national gold in her signature event and is one to watch after superb performances on the track this season. Audrey tuned up for the upcoming Australian Athletics Junior Championships in Brisbane by winning the NSW Juniors […]

ANNA Bay surfing sensation Eden Hasson may not have featured in the finals mix but gained valuable experience at recent events in the World Surf League (WSL) Junior Qualifying Series. The 19-year-old marked the 40th anniversary celebration of the Newcastle Surfest Challenger Series with an opening round heat win after mastering the conditions at Merewether […]

PORT Stephens paddlers Brendan Jones and Jodie Blake have tasted success at the Sydney Lunar New Year Dragon Boat Festival. The seasoned campaigners – who compete for the Port Stephens Dragon Boat club – seized an opportunity to paddle with Team Veteran – Invictus Australia and were rewarded with a gold medal. Brendan and Jodie […]

A MUCH-AWAITED tryfest is the order of the day this Sunday when the Nelson Bay Grey Gropers host their 41st annual Golden Oldies Rugby Gala Day at Bill Strong Oval. Nelson Bay rugby veterans and old adversaries will band together for a social beer plus a game or two at the “Groperdome” while reviving past […]