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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

PORT Stephens and Nelson Bay 17 years representative netball teams have covered themselves in glory at the Netball NSW State Senior championships in Sydney. In a huge fillip for the Hunter region, both squads have attained top four rankings with spirited performances in the Division Four category at the prestigious three day event. Emma Penfold’s […]

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 […]