November 11, 2025
Dedicated Ashlee Hall is Nelson Bay Netball’s Volunteer of the Year Netball coach and official Ashlee Hall was named Nelson Bay Netball Association’s Volunteer of the Year for 2025.
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Dedicated Ashlee Hall is Nelson Bay Netball’s Volunteer of the Year

NETBALL is a 12 month commitment for experienced Nelson Bay Association mentor Ashlee Hall. Whether she’s guiding the district’s elite junior talent and senior representative squads on and off court, teaching young hopefuls the game’s finer points at the start of their netball journey, or devoting her spare time to committee duties, the indefatigable Hall […]

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Gemma Clarke wins Best and Fairest in Newcastle Hunter Ladies Tag League Gemma Clarke (front left) with Lady Hawks players, sponsors and coach at the recent Presentation Night. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe.
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Gemma Clarke wins Best and Fairest in Newcastle Hunter Ladies Tag League

Gemma Clarke (front left) with Lady Hawks players, sponsors and coach at the recent Presentation Night. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. The Lady Hawks in their ‘women in league’ pink jerseys at their final game of the season. Photo: TG Hawks. TEA Gardens Hawks player and Karuah local Gemma Clarke has been heralded as the “Best and […]

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Nelson Bay Croquet Club CNSW Division 3 State Pennants Final: (l to r) Bryce Patterson, Barbara Burgess, Col Bailey, Ralph Harrison.
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Nelson Bay Croquet Club

CNSW Division 3 State Pennants Final: (l to r) Bryce Patterson, Barbara Burgess, Col Bailey, Ralph Harrison. CNSW Division 3 State Pennants Presentation: (l to r) Jane Scorer, Barry Elliott, Col Bailey, Gary Allan (President), Margaret-Rose Thompson (Life Member and Founder), Barbara Burgess, Bryce Patterson, Ralph Harrison CNSW Division 3 State Pennants Presentation: (l to […]

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All Stars young guns lift Intermediate 13-14yrs netball championship trophy
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All Stars young guns lift Intermediate 13-14yrs netball championship trophy

MEET the junior All Stars team that claimed championship honours at this year’s Nelson Bay Netball Association Grand Final showcase. Comprising mainly 12-year-olds, this diverse and talented line-up captured the imagination of the local sporting community with superb performances to clinch the Intermediate (13-14yrs) premiership title at the Tomaree Sports Complex courts at Salamander Bay. […]

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Luke Perry reaches 100 games with Grand Final victory Luke coming in to score his grand final try in his 100th game with the Karuah Roos. Photo: supplied.
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Luke Perry reaches 100 games with Grand Final victory

Luke Perry (centre) with long-time teammates Ryan and Shaq Saunders, after the Roos’ big Grand Final win. Photo: supplied. Luke coming in to score his grand final try in his 100th game with the Karuah Roos. Photo: supplied. LOCAL rugby league all-star Luke Perry has hit a grand personal milestone, clocking up his 100th game […]

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Karuah/Tea Gardens Sharks cricketers continue winning streak The Sharks, happy after their second straight win this season. Photo: Bowen Betts.
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Karuah/Tea Gardens Sharks cricketers continue winning streak

The Sharks, happy after their second straight win this season. Photo: Bowen Betts. The teams held a minute’s silence for fallen cricketer Ben Austin. Photo: Bowen Betts. A symbolic tribute to fallen cricketer Ben Austin. Photo: Bowen Betts. AFTER a shaky start to the latest cricket season, the Karuah/Tea Gardens Sharks have come away from […]

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Athletics honours for Anna Bay schoolboy Rhylin Green
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Athletics honours for Anna Bay schoolboy Rhylin Green

OUTSTANDING Anna Bay schoolboy Rhylin Green is a young athlete in a big hurry. Whether it’s scorching around a running track, jumping for medals, or showing his prowess in the touch football or soccer arena, the gifted 10-year-old continues to produce something special. A junior product of the Port Stephens Athletics Club, Rhylin demonstrated his […]

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Medowie FC crowned Under 13A champions in Newcastle Football series
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Medowie FC crowned Under 13A champions in Newcastle Football series

AN introduction to junior sport can be a steep learning curve for active kids. But Medowie Football Club’s all-conquering Under 13 Boys team have wasted little time carving out an imposing record over the past two seasons in the Newcastle Football Interdistrict competition. Since forming at the beginning of 2024, the talented young Bumblebees have […]

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Raymond Terrace Jets lawn bowlers claim Greater Newcastle Region Mens Fours championship Raymond Terrace Jets lawn bowlers Lennon Scott, Brendan Stokes, Jay Bye Norris and Jason Stokes.
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Raymond Terrace Jets lawn bowlers claim Greater Newcastle Region Mens Fours championship

RAYMOND Terrace Jets Bowling Club has claimed another major title on the representative scene. The prominent father and son combination of Jason and Brendan Stokes teamed with Lennon Scott and Jay Bye-Norris to win the 2025/26 Greater Newcastle Region Men’s Fours championship trophy. They defeated a strong Nelson Bay quartet featuring Bradley Bailey, Nathan Mitchell, […]

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