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Millie Meadows, 101, remembers the Tigers and growing up with a rugby league pioneer

A LOVE of horses, punting and the famous Balmain Tigers rugby league club has enriched the life of Soldiers Point centenarian Millie Meadows. A passion for all three pastimes runs deep in this evergreen and charming character, who is blessed with good health and a sense of humour. The Regis Port Stephens resident celebrated two […]

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Pickleball stalwarts Tony Mayers and John Grace win Australian Masters doubles

PORT Stephens pickleball warriors Tony Mayers and John Grace have a spring in their step when they prepare for action on the court. Having formed a potent doubles partnership on the national circuit, the experienced duo are savouring deserved honours on the seniors pickleball scene. Fingal Bay hotshot Mayers and the power-hitting Grace from One […]

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Boost for Gropers’ 2025 Hunter Suburban first grade rugby campaign

NELSON Bay Rugby Club will invest in a proven youth policy in its quest for championship honours in the 2025 Hunter Suburban Men’s Rugby competition. The Gropers will parade an exciting batch of promising colts for this year’s first grade campaign under the guidance of new coach Zion Takarua. Still reeling from their shock 12-7 […]

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Tigers’ legend Neil Pringle and Sharks Hall of Famer David Peachey share spotlight in Port Stephens

THEY don’t breed them any tougher than rugby league personality forward Neil “Bing” Pringle. A fine ball runner and cover defender in his heyday, the legendary Newtown and Balmain lock held his own against some of the greatest rugby league champions during the rough and tumble 1970s. Pringle, 72, took a trip down memory lane […]

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Peters Wins Veterans Golf

WHEN the Gloucester Veteran Golfers played their fifth round of their Summer Cup on Tuesday 14 January Gary Peters turned in a score showing a handy two-point lead over the field. The day was warm and fine which was a nice change over the damp Tuesday of the previous week although the course was […]

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Gloucester Lady Bowlers Report

WE CERTAINTLY got a warm welcome back for 2025 for our first Point Score competition and it was good to have 18 ladies venture out with a welcome to Catherine Chen whom we welcome from Scone. We managed to have 10 ends of Triples before the heat chased us indoors. Suzanne Cross,Joan Ridgeway and […]

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Steve Smith injures elbow ahead of Sri Lanka Tests

STAND-IN Australian captain Steve Smith has suffered an elbow injury just 10 days out from the first Test in Sri Lanka, potentially delaying his departure for a crucial pre-series camp. The 35-year-old damaged his right elbow while throwing in the field for the Sydney Sixers in their washed-out Big Bash League derby against the […]

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AFL North Coast juniors selected to Swans Academy

AFL North Coast’s best juniors have been selected to the QBE Sydney Swans Academy squads for 2025. Thirty-nine of the region’s juniors will benefit from the Swans Academy’s professional development program, with a record ten players chosen to be part of the Swans Academy’s top-end programs. The QBE Sydney Swans Academy exists to increase […]

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Young driver pursues Speedway racing

BRODY Faulds is pursuing his passion for speedway racing. The 19-year-old decided two years ago that he wanted to enter motor racing, so the Newee Creek driver bought his own AMCA National car. So far, he’s had fifteen race meetings in his young career, mainly at Grafton and Lismore speedways, with a best place […]

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NSW Waratahs squad coming to Gloucester

THE NSW Waratahs are heading to Gloucester. “The team is excited to get out of the city and experience a change of scenery,” said Waratahs lock Fergus Lee-Warner. “The NSW Waratahs aim to be a source of pride and inspiration for the entire state, both on and off the field, from the bush […]