NELSON Bay Gropers’ first grade rugby team is on the Hunter Suburban Presidents Cup A Grade premiership prowl. After a three-year hiatus, the established Port Stephens-based club is ready to bring the coveted championship trophy back to the region. In what is shaping as an epic contest, Michael Squires’ hungry Gropers will lock horns with […]

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 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 […]

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 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 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 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 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 […]

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 […]