December 21, 2025
History-making Medowie FC lift Northern NSW Football Champion of Champions U14 trophy Medowie FC’s outstanding U14 boys team celebrate after winning an historic Northern NSW Champion of Champions trophy in Coffs Harbour.
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History-making Medowie FC lift Northern NSW Football Champion of Champions U14 trophy

Medowie FC’s outstanding U14 boys team celebrate after winning an historic Northern NSW Champion of Champions trophy in Coffs Harbour. Medowie FC Under 14 players gather around player of the moment Jaxon Everill after his goalkeeping heroics. MEDOWIE Football Club’s all-conquering Under 14 boys team are the pride of the region after etching their names […]

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Top award for Nelson Bay women’s rugby playmaker Leah Nowlan Nelson Bay women's rugby half back Leah Nowlan receives the award from club stalwart Marilyn Buchanan and team manager Leigh Byfield.
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Top award for Nelson Bay women’s rugby playmaker Leah Nowlan

NELSON Bay’s Leah Nowlan has been recognised for a stellar season in the Hunter Women’s Premier Rugby competition. The 25-year-old half back demonstrated her leadership and organisational skills both on and off the field to take out the club’s Marilyn Buchanan Award. She received her perpetual trophy, which recognises outstanding service above and beyond from […]

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Lava Girls crowned Nelson Bay Cadet netball champions
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Lava Girls crowned Nelson Bay Cadet netball champions

JUST like their team moniker, the red hot Lava Girls netball team exploded into championship form to sweep all the accolades in this year’s Nelson Bay Association competition. Peaking at the right time of the season, this gifted group clinched the Cadet Division (15-17yrs) premiership title with a decisive 34-22 victory over minor premiers Bluebelles […]

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Stinker’s History: The origins of Fame Cove Early members of the extensive Cromarty family: Jim, Elizabeth (1880 - 1976), Christina (1902 - 1989), Effie (1882 -1976) and Niel (1873 - 1958).
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Stinker’s History: The origins of Fame Cove

FAME Cove was named after the supply and trading vessel “Fame”, a brig that used the cove for shelter while supporting the Australian Agricultural Company (AACo) at Carrington. The 139 ton brig was sailed by Captain William Cromarty in the 1820s and 1830s. He sailed far and wide in Australian waters, including to Tasmania. Some […]

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FUTSAL young guns Saxon Curtis and Teixeira Peters to represent Australia on invitational Philippines tour Outstanding Medowie Christian School footballers Saxon Curtis and Teixeira Peters.
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FUTSAL young guns Saxon Curtis and Teixeira Peters to represent Australia on invitational Philippines tour

MEDOWIE Christian School students Saxon Curtis and Teixeira Peters are preparing to live their dream with the Australian All Stars FUTSAL indoor football team. The dynamic duo will represent their country on an invitational tour of the Philippines next May after producing top class performances at the recent National FUTSAL Schools Championships in Brisbane. Both […]

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Raymond Terrace lawn bowls legend Natasha Van Eldik makes World Bowls Hall of Fame Natasha Van Eldik is one of 10 Australian Jackaroos to be inducted into the inaugural World Bowls Hall of Fame.
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Raymond Terrace lawn bowls legend Natasha Van Eldik makes World Bowls Hall of Fame

RAYMOND Terrace lawn bowls legend Natasha Van Eldik has achieved her proudest honour yet as an inaugural World Bowls Hall of Fame inductee. The Port Stephens “queen of the greens” is one of 30 international bowlers – including 10 Jackaroos – recognised for lawn bowls excellence. The decorated Van Eldik will celebrate her prestigious achievement […]

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Top awards for Nelson Bay Gropers rugby stars Will Clark and Tash Harris Nelson Bay Gropers fullback Will Clark receives his Most Outstanding Player award trophy from coach Zion Takarua.
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Top awards for Nelson Bay Gropers rugby stars Will Clark and Tash Harris

DYNAMIC fullback Will Clark and skilful playmaker Tash Harris are Nelson Bay Rugby Club’s most outstanding players for 2025. The talented duo were officially recognised as the Gropers’ respective Players of the Year in the Hunter Suburban Men’s and Women’s ranks at the club’s presentation night last Friday. Clark was a stand out for Nelson […]

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Nelson Bay Netball 2026 rep squads for State Junior and Senior Titles Talented Lava Girls and Nelson Bay representative midcourter Millah Brown receives her Junior Umpire of the Year Award from new president Ashleigh Martin at the Nelson Bay Netball Association Presentation Night at Soldiers Point Bowling Club.
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Nelson Bay Netball 2026 rep squads for State Junior and Senior Titles

EMERGING midcourter Millah Brown is part of an outstanding crop of Nelson Bay netballers that will feature at next year’s Netball NSW Junior State Titles and State Senior Championships in Sydney. The promising fourteen year old capped a memorable fortnight with selection in the Nelson Bay 15 years representative team after tasting championship success with […]

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Honours for Medowie FC stars Alex Phillips and Josh Cappiello
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Honours for Medowie FC stars Alex Phillips and Josh Cappiello

TALENTED Medowie Football Club warriors Alex Phillips and Josh Cappiello have capped a memorable 2025 season with selection in the Newcastle Football Zone League Three Team of the Year. In a huge fillip for the Bumblebees, the skilful duo were rewarded for their consistent performances on field – spearheading the club to the first grade […]

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Canberra bound Nelson Bay FC official Todd Giles recognised for 20 years service Outgoing Nelson Bay FC president Todd Giles with wife Lisa, daughter Isabella, 9, son Oliver, 8, and his mother Selena Giles.
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Canberra bound Nelson Bay FC official Todd Giles recognised for 20 years service

AFTER 20 years of service with Nelson Bay Football Club, local Todd Giles of Corlette has a new family adventure in store. The outgoing club president is relocating to Canberra for a new work position with his wife Lisa and two children Isabella, aged nine, and eight-year-old son Oliver. Todd was honoured at the recent […]

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