TALENTED Nelson Bay defender Ella Jones has experienced one of her finest seasons on the netball court. A fierce and versatile competitor with skill and poise, 21-year-old Ella is the toast of the region along with Medowie sensation Mackenzie Bohan after helping Hunter Netball 2 team capture this year’s Netball NSW Metro League Development Series […]

PICKLEBALL hot-shot Emily Wilson has achieved success at the highest level. She was one of 20 players from the Port Stephens Pickleball Club who returned from the 2026 Stockland Halcyon Australian Pickleball Championships on the Gold Coast with an impressive haul of 14 medals. Emily was the club’s most decorated player with four medals – […]

NELSON Bay Marlins superboot Billy Barton has capped a stellar season in the 2026 AFL Hunter Central Coast Black Diamond Senior Men’s Cup competition by collecting the prestigious Elliott Davey Medal. The two-time representative forward shared the competition’s best and fairest player award with Terrigal-Avoca Panthers’ goal-scoring sensation Harrison Pitt. As team skipper, Barton was […]

SOLDIERS Point paddler Brendan Jones is eyeing off a tilt at next year’s World Dragon Boat Nations Championships in Hong Kong. The 53-year-old ‘water warrior’ has gained selection in a provisional Australian Auroras squad in preparation for the 18th International Dragon Boat  Federation World Dragon Boat Racing titles to be staged in China during 2027. […]

Players in action during the Koori knockout at King Park. Photo Althea :Guinsberg A player looks to pass as defenders close in during the women’s competition at the Koori Knockout. Photo:Althea Guinsberg. A ball carrier searches for a gap as spectators watch from the sidelines at King Park. Photo:Althea Guinsberg Newcastle Yowies women celebrate with […]

CLEAN sweeps are hard to achieve in the Newcastle football community’s inter-district senior soccer ranks. But savouring success are a band of Nelson Bay FC Over 35 warriors who have capped an incredible 2026 season by clinching the Men’s Division Three minor premiership and major championship double. Under the guidance of coach Stuart Lowrie, the […]

PORT Stephens cricket guns Lucas Vincent and Tyler McInnes have experienced an emotional roller coaster at the McDonald’s NSW Country Colts Championships on the south coast. The talented duo were part of the Newcastle Under 19s representative team that were pipped for the title by North Coastal in a one-run thriller last Friday at Balgownie’s […]

TESTING your skills in the highly competitive Newcastle Association Division One ranks is the ideal benchmark for emerging netballers in the Hunter region. A batch of  Nelson Bay schoolgirls stepped up to the mark this season with encouraging performances for their North Stars team in the Girls’ premier 15 Years division. Competing in the strong […]

MEDOWIE Netball Club sensation Mackenzie Bohan has been recognised as a Hunter Netball Rising Star. The boom 16-year-old goal defender continues to impress keen judges with dynamic performances on the netball court. After consistent displays at club and representative level, young gun Mackenzie has earned herself a position in the Hunter Central Coast Heart Talented […]

THE Sydney Roosters have walloped defending premiers Brisbane 30-6 in the NRLW grand final with halves Jocelyn Kelleher and Tarryn Aiken playing starring roles. The Roosters were dominant from start to finish as they extracted the ultimate revenge on Brisbane, completing the perfect send-off for retiring Roosters Millie Elliott and Corban Baxter and capping off […]