WHEN Soldiers Point twins Bella and Gemma Edwards rocked up to watch elder sister Sophie shoot goals for her local team at the Nelson Bay Netball Association (NBNA) courts as fresh-faced eight-year-olds, they were more than impressed. Admiring their sibling’s prowess under the ring, the regular roll ups piqued the twins’ interest and lit a […]

MALLABULA Panthers are daring to dream in the Newcastle Hunter Rugby League D Grade Northern Division competition. Matt Sheals’ rampant charges are gearing up for this Saturday’s Grand Final qualifier against minor premiers Stroud Raiders after toppling rivals Clarence Town Cobras twice in the space of seven days. The resurgent Panthers downed the second ranked […]

SIX rookie paddlers from the Port Stephens Dragon Boat Club had an experience to savour at their first-ever regatta on the picturesque Kalang River at Urunga on the southern Coffs Coast. Melanie Brenton, Monique Lampard, Kelly and Dan Hamilton, Jo Delarue and Rebecca Da Sousa all had reasons to smile after completing their maiden two […]

PORT Stephens Pickleball Club stalwart Tony Mayers has stamped his mark in this year’s Mid North Coast Challenge series. The Bobs Farm resident was the club’s lone representative at this year’s Warrnambool Pickleball Open in Victoria – teaming up with Melbourne’s Ian Kirkham to win the 60 years plus Men’s Doubles (3.0 to 3.49 level) […]

PROMISING Medowie FC juniors Alice Pegg, Olivia Pacevski and Gracie Warrick are relishing a perfect start to their representative soccer careers. The talented trio formed part of the crack Newcastle 12 years Girls team that lifted the Community State Youth Championship trophy recently at Lake Macquarie Regional Football Facility. Under the expert guidance of leading […]

NELSON Bay Marlins women’s AFL warrior Sophie Elliott has reached a significant career milestone in the Hunter Central Coast Seniors competition. The forward dynamo chalked up her 100th game for the club last weekend and marked the occasion with another standout performance in the Marlins’ 44-20 victory over the Lake Macquarie Dockers at Tulkaba Oval. […]

WARATAH-Mayfield have claimed bragging rights in the 2025 Newcastle Hunter Rugby League Men’s A Grade competition. The Cheetahs downed arch rivals Raymond Terrace Magpies 12-6 in the final preliminary round at Lakeside Sporting Complex last weekend to wrap up the minor premiership title. In doing so they spoiled the Magpies’ Old Boys Day party celebrations […]

NELSON Bay Croquet Club (NBCC) has cancelled the NSW Division 1 Mixed Doubles competition scheduled for 20 and 21 August due to flooding and extensive damage to courts. While competitors from across the state are disappointed this decision has been supported by Croquet New South Wales “Our committee has been working with Port Stephens Council […]

NELSON Bay Marlins AFL men’s team continue to walk a semi-final tightrope in the Hunter Central Coast Seniors Black Diamond Cup competition. After boosting their top four hopes with a resounding 80 point victory over The Entrance Bateau Bay Blues at Bateau Bay Oval, the Marlins face an uphill task against ladder leaders Terrigal Avoca […]

NELSON Bay Gropers face their moment of truth this weekend in the Hunter Suburban Men’s Rugby competition. The Gropers and old foe Cooks Hill Brown Snakes do battle in the elimination final this Sunday at the No 2 Sports Ground in Newcastle at 11.15am. Minor premiers Scone Brumbies will face second ranked Singleton Red Bulls […]