THEY don’t breed them tougher and more resilient than legendary Newcastle Knights rugby league forward Steve Simpson. In a decorated twelve-year career with the Knights that yielded 216 top grade appearances and a memorable NRL premiership in 2001, the durable back rower was renowned for his work ethic and ability to push through the pain […]
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 timing equipment to enhance competition and athlete development.
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 players have teamed up with CDC NSW to tackle anti-social behaviour and promote respect in the community.
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, […]
Jubilant Stockton & Northern Districts Seagulls cricketers celebrate their Newcastle Cricket Rippit first grade Grand Final premiership triumph over Wallsend Tigers at the Newcastle No 1 Sportsground.
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 […]
Block A Presentation (1st): Maitland CC President Bob Kerr, Rob Batho, Liz Friend. Block A Presentation (2nd): Sherry Gordon, Maitland CC President Bob Kerr, Faby Batho. ON Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 March, four pairs from Nelson Bay Croquet Club played in the Maitland Sweet Pea, a Golf Croquet competition played as 13-point games with […]
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’s Eden Hasson shows his style at the recent Newcastle Junior Pro surfing event in the World Surf League Qualifying Series. Photo: Darren Anderson/WSL.
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 Dragon Boat Club paddlers Brendan Jones and Jodie Blake were part of the triumphant Team Veteran - Invictus Australia crew that won gold in the Senior Open 10s 200m event at the recent Lunar New Year Dragon Boat Festival in Sydney.
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 […]
