FINGAL Bay Sports Club stalwarts this week honoured the memory of much loved character and family man Terry Raper. The second eldest of the nine Raper boys of rugby league fame, old timers in the Bay would remember Terry’s zest for life and strong connection to the Port Stephens community. Monday 19 January marked the […]
Port Stephens sprinter Elara Barnes on the gold medal dais with her triumphant NSW Relay team mates at the Australian All Schools Athletics titles in Melbourne.
Emerging Port Stephens sprinter Elara Barnes collected gold and bronze medals at the Australian All Schools Athletics Championships in Melbourne. Port Stephens sprinter Elara Barnes on the gold medal dais with her triumphant NSW Relay team mates at the Australian All Schools Athletics titles in Melbourne. FRESH from her gold medal-winning deeds at the Australian […]
The 4 x 100m Relay Junior Boys team Riley Dowse, Kobi Gentle, Austin Lodge and Jack Peach.
THEY were upstaged by their record-breaking club mates but Raymond Terrace Athletics Centre hopefuls Riley Dowse, Kobi Gentle, Austin Lodge and Jack Peach have reason to smile after finishing 2025 on an encouraging note. The promising nine year old sprinters showed they have bright futures after joining forces to bring home a bronze medal in […]
Nelson Bay Swim Club’s female brigade produced medal-winning performances at the annual Open Carnival at Tomaree Aquatic Centre.
CORLETTE’S superfish Stefan Grant and star recruit Hanna Mounter stole the show with dominant performances at the Fashion Fish Nelson Bay Swim Club Carnival at Tomaree Aquatic Centre on 10-11 January. In a masterclass display, the talented duo were the stand out swimmers of the annual two day meet – bagging an impressive haul of […]
Peter Raper pictured with his famous brother and rugby league Immortal Johnny Raper.
Fingal Bay’s Peter and Kerrie Raper are enjoying the coastal village community at Port Stephens. Peter Raper pictured with his famous brother and rugby league Immortal Johnny Raper. GROWING up with a rugby league Immortal has spawned life long friendships and a myriad of memories for Fingal Bay resident Peter Raper. The father of three […]
Nelson Bay Gropers inspirational lock and skipper Adam Edwards took out the club’s Players’ Player Award last season.
NELSON Bay Gropers are busily preparing for a decent crack at this year’s Hunter Suburban Rugby Mens premiership title. One of the initial tasks for newly-appointed coach Michael Squires is locking up the services of team workhorse Adam Edwards for the 2026 season. The 37 year old veteran Kiwi lock was a vital cog in […]
Emerging Nelson Bay rugby fullback Liam Pietraszek, with coach Dion Cooper and manager Jon Leung.
PASSION for playing football with his mates has opened doors for promising Nelson Bay rugby fullback Liam Piatraszek. The 18 year old rookie from Salamander Bay will step up a class when he runs out for the West Harbour Pirates this season in the Sydney Rugby Shute Shield Under 20 Colts competition. Young gun Liam […]
Josie Waide was selected for the Aus Open ballkid squad from 3000 applicants. Photo: supplied.
Josie Waide was selected for the Aus Open ballkid squad from 3000 applicants. Photo: supplied. Josie is a member of the Nelson Bay Tennis Club. Photo supplied. JOSIE Waide has achieved an impressive sporting milestone. The Nelson Bay Tennis Club junior has been selected as a ballkid for the 2026 Australian Open after a highly […]
Outstanding Port Stephens Athletics Centre juniors Leylah Standing, Joy Schneider, Malia Foster and Elayna Chesters snared a silver medal in the 9-12s Junior Girls 4 x 100m Relay.
MEET the Port Stephens Athletics Centre pocket rockets that secured a Junior Girls Relay silver medal at the Port-Hunter Zone Athletics Championships at Mallabula Sports Complex. Eleven-year-old Leylah Standing, 10-year-olds Joy Schneider and Malia Foster, and nine-year-old whippet Elayna Chesters are four of the club’s brightest track and field prospects that have collected a bagful […]
Harry Feldman with his sisters Olivia (left) and Maggie (right) below the honour roll of captains of Anna Bay Public School.
LEADERSHIP qualities are the common traits of gifted Anna Bay siblings Olivia, Maggie and Harry Feldman. The trio hold a special place in Anna Bay Public School annals with all three students having etched their names on a distinguished honour roll of captains. In a unique achievement, 12 year old Harry continued a proud Feldman […]
