June 9, 2026
Port Stephens Power show wares in AFL Black Diamond Plate Port Stephens Power continue to improve in the Hunter Central Coast AFL Senior Mens Black Diamond Plate series.
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Port Stephens Power show wares in AFL Black Diamond Plate

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. […]

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Medowie FC acknowledge female members during Female Football Week events Medowie FC Under 15 Girls team participated in a friendly match against the Under 13 Girls side during the club’s Female Football Week events.
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Medowie FC acknowledge female members during Female Football Week events

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 […]

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Northern Hawks in top four after 20-18 win against The Entrance Tigers Northern Hawks first grade rugby league team grabbed fourth spot after a spirited 20-18 victory over The Entrance Tigers in Denton Cup action at Bateau Bay.
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Northern Hawks in top four after 20-18 win against The Entrance Tigers

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 […]

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Special reunion for Takarua family to mark Zion’s 100th game for Gropers 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.
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Special reunion for Takarua family to mark Zion’s 100th game for Gropers

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 […]

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Nelson Bay senior netball rep squads primed for State championships Emerging Nelson Bay midcourter Millah Brown will miss the State senior netball titles in Sydney after breaking her ankle in a recent club fixture. She is pictured receiving her Junior Umpire of the Year Award from former Nelson Bay Netball Association president Ashleigh Martin.
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Nelson Bay senior netball rep squads primed for State championships

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 […]

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Port Stephens paddlers impress at Urunga Dragon Boat Regatta
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Port Stephens paddlers impress at Urunga Dragon Boat Regatta

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 […]

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Hawks juniors earn Australian Universities representative jumpers
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Hawks juniors earn Australian Universities representative jumpers

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 […]

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Heartbreak for Northern Hawks on Old Boys Day Northern Hawks’ first grade rugby league team suffered a heartbreaking 24-22 loss to Central Newcastle at Tomaree Sports Ground last Sunday.
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Heartbreak for Northern Hawks on Old Boys Day

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 […]

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Tom Warren boots five goals in Nelson Bay’s AFL victory against Cardiff Nelson Bay Marlins defeated Cardiff Hawks in the AFL Hunter Central Coast Black Diamond Senior Mens Cup last weekend at Dick Burwell Oval. Photo by Matt Spillard Photography
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Tom Warren boots five goals in Nelson Bay’s AFL victory against Cardiff

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 […]

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