A LACK of official members of the Hastings Sporting Fund has called its future into question. An expression of interest carried out last year resulted in three applications to sit on the fund’s sub-committee, however rules require seven members. A staff report presented to councillors by Director of Community, Planning and Environment Melissa Watkins, outlined […]

THE GAME they play in heaven makes its return for another year, with the Mid North Coast Rugby Union Northern Division season kicking off across the region this weekend. The Port Macquarie Pirates begin their premiership defence at home in the local derby against the Hastings Valley Vikings. Last season’s runners-up the Coffs Harbour Snappers […]

Matt Cosgrove, Laura Robertson, Helen Garret and Julia Grey. Photo: Wauchope Tennis Club & Pickleball Facebook. Michael Hall, Simon Moore, Kari Amundsen, Leeanne Gilmour, Sophie Taylor, Laura Robertson, Megan Rombi, and Rikki Waller. Photo: Wauchope Tennis Club & Pickleball Facebook. Brendan Hansard and Lucy Kowalewski compete in the Upper Intermediate division. Photo: Wauchope Tennis Club […]

Local fighter Jess Messina is the main event at The Homecoming Fight Night on 18 April. Photo: supplied. The card will be stacked with many promising seasoned and amateur fighters, supported by the coaches from Port Macquarie Boxing Club. Photo: supplied. IT’S been a decade in the making, but Port Macquarie Boxing Club is ready […]

Blair Maxwell from Laurieton Tennis Club and Port Macquarie MP Robert Dwyer. David Relf and Mick Bulmar from Mid North Coast Veteran Cricket Association with Port Macquarie MP Robert Dwyer (centre). NINE sporting clubs across the Port Macquarie electorate will benefit from a combined $46,000 in funding through the NSW Government’s Local Sport Grant Program […]

THE Camden Haven High School (CHHS) surf program has received a major boost with the delivery of brand new soft surfboards. The flashy red and green boards are now ready to be used across the school’s surf skills and safety program and by students in the Targeted Sports Program (TSP). “With a strong history of […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]