PORT Stephens Power AFL mens team are the big improvers in this year’s Hunter Central Coast Seniors Black Diamond Plate competition. After chalking up impressive victories against the Muswellbrook Cats  (116-35) and Killarney Vale Bombers (90-0) in the opening two rounds of the Shield series, the Power earned a quick promotion to the Plate division. […]

MEDOWIE Football Club celebrated the valuable contributions of women and girls in football during an event-packed Female Football Week in the Port Stephens region. Club officials acknowledged the efforts of their female members while creating more opportunities for participation and growth across all levels of the game. The Bumblebees conducted a series of events throughout […]

GRIPPING tussles have been the hallmark of the Northern Hawks’ first grade men’s rugby league team this season. Last Sunday was no different with Steve Simpson’s charges edging out The Entrance Tigers 20-18 in Newcastle Rugby League Denton Engineering Cup action at Bateau Bay to zoom into outright fourth on the competition ladder. The gallant […]

Nelson Bay rugby legends Zion Takarua and Sam Rocher don their 100 senior games jackets after the club’s 56-14 victory over Muswellbrook Heelers at Bill Strong Oval. Rising Nelson Bay junior fullback Raumanuka Takarua leads a version of the haka with club legends Adam Edwards and Michael Wiringi in honour of club stalwart Zion Takarua […]

NELSON Bay’s 15-years netball representative team received a savage blow on the eve of the State senior netball championships with the loss of talented midcourter Millah Brown. The rising prospect broke her ankle in a recent club fixture and will miss the prestigious three-day event, which will be held from this Saturday June 6 to […]

The new facilities will help attract world-class teams to the complex. Photo: PSC. The revised Masterplan for the Tomaree Sports Complex. Image: PSC. PORT Stephens Council has endorsed the new masterplan for the Tomaree Sports Complex, which was revised after community feedback. The original plan was adopted in 2018. Since then, several of its components […]

PORT Stephens’ finest paddlers are gearing up for this Sunday’s gruelling Ord River Marathon. After 10 months of intensive training, a batch of warriors from the Port Stephens Dragon Boat Club based at Soldiers Point will compete in the annual 55-kilometre marathon paddle down Western Australia’s mighty Ord River. Held each year across the June […]

LOCAL rugby league stars Roy Simpson, Jayden Seckold and Lachie Hails share plenty in common. The talented trio and close mates will don the green and gold colours of the Australia Universities team to take on Fiji later this year. All three earned national honours with superb displays in the representative arena, helping the NSW […]

TEAK tough rugby league prop Matthew Koellner is reaping the benefits of a successful stint in the Queensland Cup competition. After tasting premiership success with the Burleigh Bears last season and gaining valuable experience in the Brisbane Broncos system, the inspirational forward returned to the Central Newcastle club in 2026 as a proven competitor and […]

THE NELSON Bay Marlins have returned to the winners list in the 2026 AFL Hunter Central Coast Black Diamond Senior Mens Cup competition. After a 40-point loss to second-ranked Terrigal Avoca Panthers the previous week, the Marlins rebounded with strength last Saturday and posted a 15.11 (101) to 8.4 (52) victory over the Cardiff Hawks […]