THE Newcastle Permanent Surf Life Saving Mid North Coast (SLSMNC) Awards of Excellence honoured the stand-out members, lifesavers and clubs across the region during a special dinner held recently at the Port Macquarie Surf Life Saving Club. During the event, South West Rocks was crowned Club of the Year and both Camden Haven and its […]
Members of the Lake Cathie Fishing Club committee present a cheque for $6,200 to Marine Rescue Camden Haven following the club's successful Charity Fish Auction. A second cheque for $6,200 was also presented to the Lake Cathie Rural Fire Service, with the event raising funds to support both local volunteer organisations.
Kate Shelton: Calmer seas set stage for a great weekend
AFTER a week of poor weather, anglers will be hoping to make the most of a much-improved forecast this weekend. Conditions are expected to be favourable for both estuary and offshore fishing, although those heading out to sea should remain vigilant with the annual whale migration well under way. A number of near misses have […]
40 years of surfing tradition as Logger Heads Malibu Classic returns
ONE of the Nambucca Valley’s longest-running and most iconic sporting events is about to celebrate a major milestone, with the 40th Logger Heads Malibu Classic set to bring three days of surfing and community to Scotts Head over the period Friday 24 to Sunday 26 July. Now in its 40th year, the event continues to […]
PCYC Port Macquarie Club Manager Zac Campbell and his teams ready to compete in Nations of Origin. Photo: Supplied.
Port Macquarie PCYC players set to compete at 2026 PCYC NSW Nations of Origin tournament
PCYC NSW’s Nations of Origin program will bring together almost 900 young people from across the State this month, with Port Macquarie participants preparing to represent their community in a program that combines sport with cultural education. The annual event returns for its 12th year from 13 July to 16 July, with 896 young people […]
Awards cap off banner year for Queens Lake Sailing Club
QUEENS Lake Sailing Club (QLSC) capped off a packed season with its annual presentation and awards afternoon on 20 June. Successful initiatives over the year included Saturday morning try-out sessions where young and old were encouraged to come along and experience sailing, with boats and safety gear provided. The club conducted three series’ over the […]
‘They ruined our dream’: Socceroos’ Egypt redemption
AUSTRALIA’S World Cup round-of-32 clash with Egypt is personal for some of the Socceroos’ stars, including attacker Connor Metcalfe. Connor Metcalfe has already had Egypt ruin one of his football dreams. So the Socceroos attacker has no plans of letting the north African nation bring Australia’s World Cup journey to an end. Australia’s senior international […]
Kendall Blues RLFC fund-raising for Bikes for Kids
GROWING up in Australia, getting a bike for Christmas and learning to ride is a rite of passage for many children. However, increasing cost of living pressures can make this a challenge for families. Kendall Blues RLFC is partnering with Aussie Battlers in its successful Bikes for Kids initiative, which provides brand-new bicycles to local […]
Tony Popovic celebrates the victory during the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage match Australia against Turkey. Photo: Bob Frid/EPA
Popovic World Cup masterclass to go down in history
SOCCEROOS coach Tony Popovic turned in a selection and tactical masterclass to deliver a 2-0 win over Turkey in Australia’s World Cup opener. Take a bow, Tony Popovic. The Socceroos boss is the toast of Australian coaching after turning in a selection and tactical masterclass to deliver a 2-0 upset win over Turkey. Popovic dropped […]
Madeline Letchford placed first at State Weightlifting Championships
MADELINE Letchford is 16 years old and already making waves in the worlds of CrossFit and weightlifting. The year 10 student from St Joseph’s Regional College recently placed first in her weight category at the State Weightlifting Championships at Sydney Olympic Park, which qualifies her for the National Championships. She qualified with a 48kg squat […]
Kendall teen sets his sights on national swim titles
CAMDEN Haven High School Year 11 student Max Bott has been swimming since he was 10-years-old. His mother Ellen is his biggest supporter. “He is a fish, he finds it relaxing and very freeing to be in the pool,” she said. “Last year he became a surf lifesaver and received an award for his efforts. […]
