Port Stephens Dragonboat Club warriors Troy Vingerhoed of Salamander Bay and Fingal Bay’s Sandra Lyons. FINGAL Bay’s decorated paddler Sandra Lyons relishes a challenge on the waterways. Since picking up her first paddle four years ago, the super-fit 63-year-old has carved out an impressive list of achievements on the gruelling dragon boat racing circuit. The […]
Netball coach and official Ashlee Hall was named Nelson Bay Netball Association’s Volunteer of the Year for 2025.
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 […]
Gemma Clarke (front left) with Lady Hawks players, sponsors and coach at the recent Presentation Night. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe.
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 […]
CNSW Division 3 State Pennants Final: (l to r) Bryce Patterson, Barbara Burgess, Col Bailey, Ralph Harrison.
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 […]
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. […]
Luke coming in to score his grand final try in his 100th game with the Karuah Roos. Photo: supplied.
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 […]
The Sharks, happy after their second straight win this season. Photo: Bowen Betts.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Nelson Bay Golf Club’s Duard Nel and Greg Stynes were honoured with top gongs at last week’s NSW Golf Industry Awards in Sydney. Nelson Bay Golf Club’s Director of Golf Duard Nel was the recipient of the Future Leader in Management Award (Male). NELSON Bay Golf Club identities Duard Nel and Greg Stynes have been […]
