March 28, 2026
Laurieton athlete Lachlan Wilson wins NSW U14 hammer throw title Hammer throw gold medalist Lachlan Wilson at the state titles. Photo: supplied.
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Laurieton athlete Lachlan Wilson wins NSW U14 hammer throw title

A YOUNG Hastings athlete has claimed a state title after an impressive rise in hammer throwing over the past two years. Lachlan Wilson, a Camden Haven resident and student at St Joseph’s Regional, picked up a hammer just two years ago and has quickly become a regular presence at Laurieton fields, training and competing each […]

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Camden Haven Nippers do club proud at Mid North Coast SLSC Championships Nippers Edie Burgess, Royce Negus, and Ralph Ward from Camden Haven SLSC.
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Camden Haven Nippers do club proud at Mid North Coast SLSC Championships

NIPPERS stole the show at the Mid North Coast Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) Championships held on 7-8 March at Flynns and Lighthouse beaches. Edie Burgess, Royce Negus and Ralph Ward represented the Camden Haven SLSC, accumulating a huge 20 competition points between them. Nicole Crowe, Director of Administration and Head of Junior Activities for […]

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Lake Cathie Bonny Hills Rugby League Club balancing the scales The 2025 ladies league tag side celebrate their debut fixture last year. Photo: Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
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Lake Cathie Bonny Hills Rugby League Club balancing the scales

The 2025 ladies league tag side celebrate their debut fixture last year. Photo: Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Benny Smith and the Lake Cathie Bonny Hills Women’s League Tag team LAKE Cathie Bonny Hills Rugby League Club President Benny Smith is working hard to change perceptions of the male dominated sport. As a father of daughters, Benny […]

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Senior State Cup confirmed for Port Macquarie following competitive tender Mayor Adam Roberts, NSWTF General Manager Dean Russell and Port Macquarie Makos representatives launch the 2025 State Cup in December. Photo: @pmhcouncil.
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Senior State Cup confirmed for Port Macquarie following competitive tender

NSW TOUCH Football (NSWTF) has confirmed the Senior State Cup will remain in Port Macquarie for the next two years, following a competitive tender process. The tender involved Port Macquarie-Hastings Council submitting a “comprehensive and strategically focused” bid that highlighted the region’s proven ability to deliver major sporting events. Council’s submission also outlined recently completed […]

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Countdown to the start of the AFL North Coast season has begun When the AFL North Coast season starts on April 11, the feature of the opening round will be the women’s competition. Photo: AFL North Coast.
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Countdown to the start of the AFL North Coast season has begun

THE fixture for the 2026 AFL North Coast senior competition has been finalised and it’s now little more than six weeks until the season begins. When the first bounce of the season takes place on April 11, the AFL North Coast will have five clubs fielding teams in the Senior Men’s and Reserves competitions and […]

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Kew Bowling Club
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Kew Bowling Club

15th FEBRUARY, 2026 In Wednesday Social Bowls, Ray Pantlin, Jeff Wylie and Neil Verner were the top dogs, claiming first prize. The Runners Up were Rocky Davis, Darren “Rooster” Darcy and Nick Cooke. Voucher winners were Neil Verner, Cliff Kerr, Barrie Isaac and Lyndsay Moran. Viv Gunter missed out this time. In the Friday Cashpot […]

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Deal over Port Macquarie-Hastings field access comes at a cost Wauchope’s JRLFC, which fielded last year’s Group 3 U15 GTK and U15 T2 Boys Premiers, faces hefty ground fees. Photo: Group 3 Junior Rugby League.
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Deal over Port Macquarie-Hastings field access comes at a cost

Wauchope’s JRLFC, which fielded last year’s Group 3 U15 GTK and U15 T2 Boys Premiers, faces hefty ground fees. Photo: Group 3 Junior Rugby League. The Regional Stadium in Port Macquarie, which has just undergone a seating upgrade, is still listed on Council’s website as unavailable. WINTER sports groups in the Camden Haven and Hastings […]

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Queens Lake Sailing Club Results
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Queens Lake Sailing Club Results

10.01.26 Race 1 Summer Point Score Div 2. 1. Vamos – Simon Gandy/Esra Mert 2. Club North Haven – Chris Watt/Louis Castleton 3. Reflections Dave and Jaysea Castleton 4. Rumpus – Dereck and Sid Ayriss 5. A Laser – Bob Dewar 6. Laser – Cath Everden Div 3. Three Brothers Landscape – Syd Castleton/ Triztyn […]

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Laurieton Swimming Club
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Laurieton Swimming Club

ON the 31st of January, 12 swimmers from our club competed at Swimming North Coast 2026 Speedo Sprint Heats at Kempsey. The swimmers achieved 28 PBs and 19 placings together. There were two Speedo Sprint Heats, one in Kempsey for South and one in Alstonville for North, and the results are combined to determine who […]

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