August 20, 2025
Golf day at Emerald Downs to raise funds for Hastings Cancer Trust Event organisers Brendon Roods, Lynne Frances and Ronda Laws.
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Golf day at Emerald Downs to raise funds for Hastings Cancer Trust

EMERALD Downs Golf Course will host the Hastings Cancer Trust Charity Golf Day on Sunday 21 September, to raise vital funds for local cancer projects. Organised by the Roods family, the annual Nine Hole Ambrose event has become a major fundraiser for the Friends of the Hastings Cancer Trust (HCT). Hastings Cancer Trust Administration Coordinator […]

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Camden Haven rugby league teams achieve success at the state level Team Captain Logan Bes in action. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
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Camden Haven rugby league teams achieve success at the state level

Angus Grieve and Beau Sambrook defending the line. Photo Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Angus Bowman on the burst. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Team Captain Logan Bes in action. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Matt Smith steamrolling into the opposition. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. CAMDEN Haven High School’s u14 and u18 rugby league teams both made it to the final 16 of […]

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Izaac Gaskin-Hogan makes senior men’s refereeing debut Izaac Gaskin-Hogan. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
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Izaac Gaskin-Hogan makes senior men’s refereeing debut

Izaac Gaskin-Hogan. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Izaac Gaskin-Hogan in action. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. TALENTED Camden Haven rugby league referee Izaac Gaskin-Hogan, 18, has made his debut officiating at the senior men’s level. Izaac took charge of the Round 14 clash on Friday, 1 August between the South West Rocks Marlins and the Bellingen Valley Dorrigo Magpies […]

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Kendall Blues gearing up for charity day The Kendall Blues and their supporters. Photo: supplied.
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Kendall Blues gearing up for charity day

The Kendall Blues and their supporters. Photo: supplied. The Kendall Blues and their supporters. Photo: supplied. THE Kendall Blues RLFC is gearing up to launch a heartwarming new initiative called “Bikes For Kids” at its annual charity day on Saturday, 16 August. This project aims to provide brand-new bicycles to local families in need. “We’re […]

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Snapper Classic about ‘more than just fish’ Anglers from across the region and beyond contested the Camden Haven Snapper Classic. Photos: supplied.
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Snapper Classic about ‘more than just fish’

Anglers from across the region and beyond contested the Camden Haven Snapper Classic. Photos: supplied. Anglers from across the region and beyond contested the Camden Haven Snapper Classic. Photos: supplied. ANGLERS from across the region and beyond are excited for the Camden Haven Snapper Classic to become a regular on the annual fishing calendar, after […]

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Eagles players gain selection in Newcastle Knights development squads Eagles players Darby Moore, Chloe Gaskin-Hogan and Matilda Hammond. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
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Eagles players gain selection in Newcastle Knights development squads

Eagles players Darby Moore, Chloe Gaskin-Hogan and Matilda Hammond. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Chloe Gaskin-Hogan during the April trial. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Darby Moore during the April trial. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. THREE aspiring stars from the Camden Haven Eagles have secured selection to the Newcastle Knights’ development squads after a trial process which began in April. […]

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Gutsy Stingrays effort shuts down Magpies Jake Arndell’s support play earns him four points. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
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Gutsy Stingrays effort shuts down Magpies

Chris Piper on his way to the tryline. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Jake Arndell’s support play earns him four points. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Grant Gardner’s boot kicked six from six. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. SUPPORTERS of the Laurieton Hotel Stingrays brave enough to battle the elements on 18 July celebrated the return of Friday night footy and […]

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Newcastle Jets to host free open training session in Port Macquarie Jets midfielder Alex Nunes in preseason training. Photo: supplied.
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Newcastle Jets to host free open training session in Port Macquarie

FOOTBALL fans in Port Macquarie will have the rare chance to see the Newcastle Jets up close, with an exclusive open training session set for Thursday, 7 August at 1pm at Findlay Park. The open training is free to attend, and all ages are welcome. The session forms part of the 2025 Jets:TOUR, supported by […]

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Camden Haven’s Erin Gunton makes Penrith Panthers debut Erin Gunton (bottom left) and the Penrith Panthers women’s team. Photo: supplied.
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Camden Haven’s Erin Gunton makes Penrith Panthers debut

Erin Gunton (bottom left) and the Penrith Panthers women’s team. Photo: supplied. Erin Gunton with parents Katrina and Wendell Scott. AFTER a memorable 2024 season which saw her win dual premierships across multiple sporting codes, former Laurieton Stingrays star Erin Gunton has solidified her position as an emerging talent on the national rugby league stage. […]

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Hastings League dominate at NSW Outback Rugby League Challenge The Hastings League and NSW Outback Open Men's teams. Photo: supplied.
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Hastings League dominate at NSW Outback Rugby League Challenge

HASTINGS League put on a dominant display in the Outback Rugby League Challenge at Coonabarabran on Saturday 12 July, outclassing the NSW Outback side for a 40-22 win. Walgett’s Malakai Haley secured first points for the Outback after making an impressive break straight through the middle. This was followed by Trent Mason (Walgett) finishing off […]

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