THE NORTHERN Hawks are licking their wounds after a disappointing 36-22 loss to Western Suburbs Rosellas in the Newcastle Rugby League Denton Engineering Cup. Back on home turf at the Tomaree Sports Ground last weekend, the Hawks produced a spirited second half revival but paid the price for an error-riddled first stanza that ultimately proved […]

THE Nelson Bay Gropers sent out a youthful first grade side when they hosted the Muswellbrook Heelers last weekend in the Hunter Suburban Men’s Presidents Cup A Grade series. Dashing fullback Liam Pietrasek and gun centre Harry Andersen put in stand-out performances in the Gropers’ emphatic 56-14 victory over the Heelers at Bill Strong Oval. […]

Kyle Blackie (standing second from right) starred for the touring Australian Under 14 Boys Futsal team in Wales. Kyle Blackie covered himself in glory with superb performances on the United Kingdom Futsal tour. Kyle Blackie with his medals. RAYMOND Terrace soccer prodigy Kyle Blackie has achieved success in the green and gold. The talented Hunter […]

PORT Stephens Power senior women’s AFL team have opened their 2026 Hunter Central Coast Black Diamond Plate campaign in style. With three victories from their opening four matches, Tim Drough’s talented combination has captured the imagination of the local sporting public with their skill and commitment. Emphatic victories over Muswellbrook Cats (131-0 and 86-2) and […]

NELSON Bay Marlins AFL superboot Billy Barton has demonstrated his scoring prowess in the representative arena. Barton kicked a goal for the combined AFL Hunter-Central Coast senior men’s team that toppled AFL South Coast 11.9 (75) to 9.10 (64) in the annual representative challenge fixture last weekend at Manuka Oval in Canberra. The prolific-scoring forward […]

Leo S. from Medowie Christian School at the NSW School Mountain Bike Series. Leo with his medal after gaining third place in the Funduro downhill event. YOUNG Medowie rider Leo S. is proving age is no barrier when it comes to mountain biking success, after an impressive performance at one of the state’s biggest school […]

BASKETBALL runs through the veins of tireless volunteer and highly respected sports administrator Janice Hilton. With more than five decades of experience as a player, coach and official, the determined stalwart is on a mission to revitalise the sport in the Port Stephens region. As founder of the fledgling Port Stephens Basketball Association (PSBA), Janice […]

NELSON Bay first grade men’s rugby squad are tracking well in this year’s Hunter Suburban Presidents Cup A Grade competition. Four rounds into their 2026 campaign, the revamped Gropers are entrenched in second spot with two wins and two losses under their belts. They are growing in stature under the mentorship of new coach Michael […]

Historic Jaguars in a previous Jaguar Mountain Rally. Photos: supplied. Historic Jaguars in a previous Jaguar Mountain Rally. Photos: supplied. Historic Jaguars in a previous Jaguar Mountain Rally. Photos: supplied. THE 33rd running of the Jaguar Mountain Rally will travel through the Hunter region over the weekend. This year’s rally starts from the Sir Francis […]

RAYMOND Terrace rugby league icon Olivia Higgins is eyeing off a rare Women’s Origin clean sweep with the triumphant NSW Sky Blues team. The international hooker forward played another prominent role in the Sky Blues’ thrilling 14-10 victory over Queensland last week as they retained the Origin Shield by clinching the series at Brisbane’s Suncorp […]