October 24, 2025
East Coast MG14 Regatta makes waves at Queens Lake in Laurieton Second place, Queens Lake Sailing Club members Jim Kerrison and Deb Stening. Photo: Marg’s Yacht Photos.
Sport

East Coast MG14 Regatta makes waves at Queens Lake in Laurieton

QUEENS Lake Sailing Club hosted the inaugural East Coast MG14 Regatta over the October long weekend, drawing competitors from across the east coast of NSW. Ten boats competed in the first official East Coast event for the MG14 class, including three local crews and two junior teams from Queens Lake Sailing Club. Racing was tight […]

Read More
Lake Cathie FC crowned Regional Super League champions The two teams were hard to separate through the regular season and the Regional Super League final.
Sport

Lake Cathie FC crowned Regional Super League champions

The two teams were hard to separate through the regular season and the Regional Super League final. Lake Cathie were crowned the Regional Super League champions. LAKE Cathie FC defeated old rivals the Macleay Valley Rangers (MVR) in a tense grand final to secure the Regional Super League women’s title over the weekend. Run for […]

Read More
Combined Mariners to feature in Australian Junior Championships in Coffs The Mid North Coast Mariners 12s Girls team at the 2023 Australian Junior Championships.
Sport

Combined Mariners to feature in Australian Junior Championships in Coffs

THE best junior Oztag players from the Coffs Coast and Greater Port Macquarie are set to join forces again, when they take on Australia’s finest next week. The Australian Junior Championships are being held in Coffs Harbour from Friday 17 October to Sunday 19 October, at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium and surrounding fields. For […]

Read More
Northern Eagles take on National Youth Championships The Northern Eagles Under 16s Girls team.
Sport

Northern Eagles take on National Youth Championships

AUSTRALIA’s best young touch footballers have played off for national titles in Coffs Harbour. The city hosted the National Youth Championships for the second straight year, featuring over four big days of representative touch football at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium and surrounding fields. The Coffs Coast hosted Australia’s premier youth touch football event, contested […]

Read More
Mid Coast Football Club score success at Grand Finals Six members of the title-winning Under-14 Boys side attend MacKillop College in Port Macquarie.
Sport

Mid Coast Football Club score success at Grand Finals

MID Coast FC made the local area proud on the weekend of 13 September, with four out of eight youth teams appearing in the grand finals in Newcastle. The high-performance youth program competes in the NSW Premier Youth League Newcastle competition. It was a day of mixed results for the representative players. The Under-14 Boys […]

Read More
Big plans for bowls at Club North Haven Six members of the title-winning Under-14 Boys side attend MacKillop College in Port Macquarie.
Sport

Big plans for bowls at Club North Haven

WHEN Glen Dickson took on the role of Bowls Coordinator at Club North Haven a year ago, he had grand plans and new ideas. In June the club held its first State Open Pennants event, and over the October long weekend the club hosted its first Open 5 ASIDE tournament. Held over three days of […]

Read More
Comboyne mountain bike rider Luke Meier-Smith wins first World Cup
Sport

Comboyne mountain bike rider Luke Meier-Smith wins first World Cup

Comboyne’s Luke Meier-Smith at the top of the winners’ podium in Lake Placid. Photo: @svenmartinphoto via Giant Bicycles. Luke Meier-Smith (centre) with his brother Remy (in the white t-shirt) and his family and support team. Photo: @svenmartinphoto via @luke_ms. Luke and Remy’s finish line celebration landed them a fine from event organisers. Photo: @remy.meier.smith. LUKE […]

Read More
Hastings Education Fund golf fundraiser raises over $5000 for local students Golf fundraiser attendees Jane Hillsdon, Hayley McGrath, Kev Hillsdon and David McGrath. Photo: supplied.
Sport

Hastings Education Fund golf fundraiser raises over $5000 for local students

THE community united through golf to raise funds for the Hastings Education Fund (HEF), ensuring it can continue its work supporting local students. As part of the Country Education Foundation of Australia, HEF helps young people from the Port Macquarie-Hastings area as they move from high school into university, apprenticeships or further training. Karen Bale, […]

Read More
Independent review of thoroughbred racing in NSW Anyone interested in the industry is invited to provide feedback to the independent review.
Sport

Independent review of thoroughbred racing in NSW

THE NSW Government has released a discussion paper to guide public consultation on the independent review of the Thoroughbred Racing Act 1996. The review will assess whether the Act remains appropriate to ensure the integrity and proper regulation of thoroughbred racing in NSW and to support the industry’s development and sustainability. It will also consider […]

Read More