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 […]

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, […]

WATERBOARD Wests Cricket Club have reaped an early dividend from major recruit Bryce Causley in the Newcastle District Cricket Division Two men’s competition. After giving the Nelson Bay Makos sterling service over many summers as a star all rounder and dedicated club president, the evergreen Causley has linked with the Ducks for the 2025-26 season. […]

LOCAL rugby league all-star Luke Perry has hit a grand personal milestone, clocking up his 100th game with the Karuah Roos on the same day as the team’s historic grand final victory. The happy co-incidence was on 13 September, during the 34-28 victory over the Stockton Sharks at Lakeside. Luke has played for several teams […]

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 […]

GROWING up outside Parkes in regional NSW, medical professional Amber Barber is used to travelling long distances at all hours of the day to provide care and support for people in need. Since linking with the Nelson Bay Rugby Club four years ago, the health care guru has proved an asset to the Gropers with […]

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. […]

THE Karuah Motor Yacht Club (KMYC) has honoured the late Bob Dyer with the establishment of an annual fishing competition, which was conducted for the first time earlier in the month. Bob was a tireless worker over many years through his involvement and membership of the Maitland Offshore Fishing Club and will best be remembered […]

Anna Bay surfing sensation Eden Hasson, 19, and Milla Brown, 17, display their championship trophies. Photo: Paul Danovaro/World Surfing League. A triumphant Eden Hasson emerges from the surf at Redhead Beach after toppling world junior champion Dane Henryal. Photo: Paul Danovaro/World Surfing League ANNA Bay surfing prodigy Eden Hasson has ticked another box in his […]

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 […]