SALAMANDER Bay golfer Lachlan Pearson has earned another major accolade on his distinguished sporting journey. The former Tomaree High schoolboy represented Team NSW at last week’s Special Olympics Australia National Games in Melbourne and picked up a bronze in the Level 5 Division 2 category. Competing over three days at Sandy Golf Links, Lachlan was […]

Nelson Bay FC under-16 boys team capped a memorable season by capturing a Newcastle Football Community inter-district championship double and the club’s Most Distinguished Team Award. Pictured, from left, are team manager Louise Farrell, head coach Chris Farrell, and assistant coaches Arran McKenzie and Jake Parmigiana. Photo: Nelson Bay FC. Nelson Bay’s championship-winning under-16 players […]

SALAMANDER Bay’s  Luke Noble continues to make an extraordinary impact in the Port Stephens sporting community. The 44-year-old father of two can regularly be spotted at the Tomaree Sporting Complex, helping to maintain the Nelson Bay Netball Association (NBNA) courts. You’ll also find him on match days setting up and running the weekly barbecue or […]

WHEN looking for inspiration on the netball court, Nelson Bay’s Annalise Jones has the perfect role model close at hand. The talented goalkeeper is following in the steps of her elder sibling Ella, a representative wing defence of the highest calibre. 21-year-old Ella was named Players’ Player for the all-conquering Hunter Netball 2 team that […]

MEDOWIE Rugby Club stalwart Sam Holbert embodies all the traits of a forward leader. A power running back rower and no-nonsense defender who leads by example, the teak-tough campaigner has proved an asset to the Marauders throughout the past two decades. ‘Slamming Sam’ has only ever pulled on the Medowie Marauders jumper throughout his rugby […]

PROMISING Nelson Bay FC juniors Elke Moltzen and Zoe Wild have been selected for the Newcastle Football Player Development Program. The up-and-coming 10-year-olds impressed selectors with their natural ability and high-level skill in elite company at the two-day trials in Tarro recently. Some of the finest boys and girls soccer juniors aged 10 to 16 […]

NELSON Bay’s Mick Lennon and Martin Shiner have returned home with international gold medals from the 2026 Asia Pacific Seniors Touch Cup in Japan. The Port Stephens touch football wizards were part of the triumphant Australian Emus Men’s 55s team that toppled traditional rivals New Zealand 6-2 in the championship decider. Staged in the city […]

The Stingrays in action at the Illawarra’s Snakepit Stadium. Photo: Janice Hilton. The Sonics with their assistant coach, Nadine McGeachie.Photo: Janice Hilton. The Stingrays with coaches Janice Hilton and Matt Szkopkowski. Photo: Nigel Boughton. A ONE-point semi-final win put basketball’s Port Stephens Stingrays Sonics into the grand final at the South Coast Classic, giving their […]

PORT Stephens cricketers Ed Williams, Lucas Vincent and Tyler McInnes played key roles as Stockton-Northern Districts Club opened its Newcastle District Cricket first-grade title defence in style last weekend. In a rain-marred 2026-27 opening round one-day fixture, the Seagulls registered a decisive victory over Cardiff-Boolaroo at their home base at Lynn Oval. With play reduced […]

Port Stephens product and Knights hooker Olivia Higgins will represent the Australian Jillaroos at this year’s Rugby League World Cup. Photo: NSW Rugby League. Port Stephens product and Knights hooker Olivia Higgins will represent the Australian Jillaroos at this year’s Rugby League World Cup. Photo: NSW Rugby League. RAYMOND Terrace sporting legend Olivia Higgins is […]