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 […]
Exciting future for Neptunes touch football ace Zoe Peters
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 […]
Promising race walker Audrey Russell set for National Championships
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.
Young gun Eden Hasson tames the waves at Newcastle Surfest
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.
Dragon Boat racing success for Port Stephens paddlers Brendan Jones and Jodie Blake
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 […]
Nelson Bay Grey Gropers stalwarts Paul Tomkins (left), Mark Stephenson and Shane Paton in action at the Singapore World Rugby Festival.
Nelson Bay Grey Gropers host Golden Oldies Rugby Day
A MUCH-AWAITED tryfest is the order of the day this Sunday when the Nelson Bay Grey Gropers host their 41st annual Golden Oldies Rugby Gala Day at Bill Strong Oval. Nelson Bay rugby veterans and old adversaries will band together for a social beer plus a game or two at the “Groperdome” while reviving past […]
Rookie Nelson Bay rugby centre Harry Anderson offloads during the Gropers’ 71-0 trial win over Epping Rams last Saturday at Bill Strong Oval with co-centre Scott Tristan in support.
Nelson Bay Gropers thump Epping Rams 71-0 in rugby trial
NELSON Bay Rugby Club have unearthed an exciting young centre in Harry Anderson. The local junior produced a stand out performance for the Gropers’ top grade men’s team in a 71-0 victory over Epping Rams in the club’s final trial match last weekend at Bill Strong Oval. With the sharp running Anderson making an impact […]
Nelson Bay’s Jake Langsford named in Philippines touch football squad for Asia-Pacific Touch Cup
NELSON Bay’s Jake Langsford will represent the Philippines’ national touch football team at the upcoming 2026 Asia Pacific Opens Touch Cup in Mudgee. The quicksilver winger/halfback has earned selection in the Philippines Mixed Open side for the prestigious international touch football tournament to be staged from Thursday 23 April to Sunday 26 April at the […]
Rally car navigator Kaylie Newell with driver Tony Sullens in Tasmania. Photo: courtesy Bruce Thomas Photography.
Rally Car racing champ Kaylie Newell’s international quest
Rally car navigator Kaylie Newell with driver Tony Sullens in Tasmania. Photo: courtesy Bruce Thomas Photography. Kaylie Newell and Tony Sullens won the Australian Rally 2-Wheel Drive Championship. Photo: courtesy Bruce Thomas Photography. RAYMOND Terrace schoolteacher Kaylie Newell has put Port Stephens on the international rally car racing map. The accomplished navigator is set to […]
Nelson Bay swimmers shine at NSW Country Swim titles
CORLETTE superfish Rafe Grant has produced some of his finest performances in the pool at elite level. The 13-year-old schoolboy underlined his potential with a swag of medals at the recent NSW Country Swimming Championships at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre. Rafe and elder brother Stefan, 14, proved the golden boys of the Nelson Bay […]
