FOR second-rower Yasmin Clydsdale bad weather in the Hunter has more impact than just keeping footy fans away from game three of women’s Origin. The recent deluge on NSW’s mid-north coast has stopped Clydsdale’s husband Adam from being able to cross a creek to get to their cows on their farm in the upper Hunter. […]

NELSON Bay Gropers legend Zion Takarua was an on-field warrior during a decorated playing career on the rugby field. The fearless forward is regarded as one of the toughest players to ever lace on a boot for the club with his blockbusting runs, no-nonsense defence and leadership qualities all part of folklore in the Hunter […]

INCLEMENT weather couldn’t deter the NSW Veterans Women’s Golf Association sponsored two-day tournament staged recently at Nelson Bay Golf Course. The tournament proved a resounding success despite the torrential rain that lashed the course leading up to the prestigious event as well as on the first day. Oatlands Golf Club duo Yvonne Hall-Watson and Rhonda […]

EMERGING athlete Ashlyn Wall was officially honoured at the Raymond Terrace Athletics Centre end-of-season awards presentation at Raymond Terrace Bowling Club. Seventeen-year-old Ashlyn, a middle distance running sensation who represented NSW in both the 400m and 800m at the National Athletics Championships in Perth last month, received a special Appreciation Award. She is one of […]

THE Nelson Bay Gropers men’s rugby team have unearthed a trump card in fullback Sam Mitchell. Despite a slow start to their 2025 Hunter Suburban Rugby first grade premiership campaign, the Gropers are getting top value from the energised custodian who has sparked the back division with his dashing on-field performances. It has been a […]

THE Nelson Bay Marlins have been promoted to the 2025 AFL Hunter Central Coast Seniors Black Diamond Cup men’s competition. After dominating the early rounds of the Black Diamond Men’s Plate series with thumping victories in excess of 100 points, the talented Marlins will step up a class for the remainder of the season. With […]

ANNA Bay paddler Janine Noonan is savouring one of her finest ever sporting achievements. The water warrior tasted golden success at the recent Australian Dragon Boat Championships in Sydney by helping the NSW Senior B squad secure three national titles. An inspirational Noonan demonstrated her endurance and paddling skills in the 50 years plus division […]

DONNING the green and gold colours of Australia has been a lifetime goal for Port Stephens touch football wizards Ali Mitchell and Ava Forster. The dynamic duo will realise that dream when they make their international debuts for the Australian Emus at this week’s Asia Pacific Youth Touch Cup in Redcliffe, Queensland. Mercurial link Ali […]

HIGHLY regarded swim coach Tom Davis has assembled a powerful young squad at Nelson Bay Swimming Club. The Head Swim coach at Tomaree Aquatic Centre has built the club from scratch and today is basking in its success with a new golden era of elite swimmers. Five of his top prospects Ebony Nix, Randal Ingram, […]

NELSON Bay Rugby iron man Sam Rocher celebrated a career milestone in style in the Hunter Suburban Men’s first grade rugby competition. In his 100th game, the industrious flanker turned in a masterclass performance to help the Gropers post an emphatic 69-0 victory over Medowie at Bill Strong Oval. A rampant Rocher led the way […]