NELSON Bay touch football wizards Michael Lennon and Martin Shiner will don the green and gold on the international stage at this year’s Asia Pacific Seniors Touch Cup in Japan. The experienced duo have gained selection in the Australian Mens 55s Emus team that will compete at the upcoming Cup tournament in Utsunomiya, the capital […]
Medowie Marauders father-son duo of Dwayne and Jack Fleming will line up in the Hunter Suburban Rugby Patrons Shield Grand Final. Photo: Medowie Rugby Club.
MEDOWIE Marauders’ father-son duo of Jack and Dwayne Fleming are set to etch their names in the Hunter Suburban Rugby record books. The pair are poised for premiership honours in the B Grade Patrons Shield after helping the Medowie club advance to the trophy decider with a 13-10 triumph over Singleton Bulls in last Saturday’s […]
Gary Lucas, pictured in the middle, celebrates his double milestone with fellow Parkrun volunteers at Fingal Bay. Photo: Supplied by Fingal Bay Parkrun.
FOR Gary Lucas, Parkrun is about much more than running. It is about volunteering, meeting people and seeing others enjoying themselves. On 2 August at Fingal Bay Parkrun, Gary reached a milestone he had been working towards for some time, completing his 100th walk/run and 100th volunteer session. Gary moved to Port Stephens in 2019 […]
Salamander Bay golfer Lachlan Pearson will represent Team NSW at this year’s Special Olympics National Games in Melbourne. Photo: Highflyer Images.
SALAMANDER Bay golf sensation Lachlan Pearson is eyeing off more success at the upcoming Special Olympics National Games in Melbourne. The gifted 17-year- old schoolboy will represent Team NSW at golf in his debut National Games and if recent form is any guide he is well in the mix for tournament gold. Rising star Lachlan, […]
Nelson Bay flanker and players’ player Ollie Edwards pulls off a great covering tackle to bring down Scone fly half Zac Allbon. Photo: Amber Barber.
NELSON Bay first grade men’s rugby team faces ther moment of truth in this Saturday’s Hunter Suburban Presidents Cup preliminary final against Singleton Bulls. It has proved a season of blood, sweat and tears for Michael Squires’ much-vaunted Gropers as they prepare for a second-chance saloon clash with their traditional rivals. A berth in the […]
Nelson Bay Marlins remain a dark horse in the AFL Hunter Central Coast Senior Men's Cup after an epic 60-57 loss to undefeated competition leaders Newcastle City last weekend. Photo: Mat Spillard Photography.
NELSON Bay Marlins AFL club have breathed new life into the 2026 Hunter Central Coast Black Diamond Senior Men’s Cup competition. In one of their finest on-field performances, the stout-hearted Marlins came within an ace of snapping Newcastle City’s 14-match winning streak last weekend at the No 1 Sportsground. Newcastle edged out a courageous Nelson […]
Souths Newcastle Chrome won the Intermediate Under 14s division at the recent Nelson Bay Netball Association Carnival at Tomaree Sports Complex courts with Medowie Clovers Under 12s finishing runners up. PHOTO: Nelson Bay Netball
SOUTHS Newcastle Netball Club proved a force at the annual Nelson Bay Netball Association Carnival at Tomaree Sports Complex courts. The club celebrated double success by winning the under-12 Juniors and under-14 Intermediate divisions with skilful performances throughout the day. Both teams capped a memorable carnival by finishing undefeated in their respective age categories. Souths […]
Pam Barnwell (white top) - tactics.
Sherry Gordon, Committee Member, presents the trophy to Marty Quirke with Rob Batho (left) and Trevor Black (right). Derek Bull (left) and Rob Batho – jump shot. Derek Bull (left) and Faby Batho – tactics. Pam Barnwell (white top) – tactics. THOMPSON Trophy A Grade The Thompson Trophy Golf Croquet A Grade (handicaps -6 to […]
Nelson Bay rugby legend Michael Hotene presents stalwart hooker Ross Buchan with his 150-game jacket as Ross’ greatest supporter - three-year-old daughter Albi - looks on.
A CHANCE holiday down under has proved a life-changing experience for Anna Bay rugby journeyman Ross Buchan. When Scotsman Ross followed best buddies Tommy Hart and Ross Aitken across the continent to Nelson Bay Rugby Club for a brief playing stint his world changed forever. Twelve years down the track, the 34-year-old hooker forward stands […]
STEVE Simpson was a true rugby league warrior during an illustrious career with the Newcastle Knights. The former international and NSW Origin forward never took a backward step and proved to be an iron man and enforcer in the Knights’ premiership-winning 2001 NRL team. As a rookie first-grade coach with the Northern Hawks club in […]
