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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

Dawn West captured these stunning dawn shots of runners heading off from Town Beach Port Macquarie towards Laurieton. Dawn West captured these stunning dawn shots of runners heading off from Town Beach Port Macquarie towards Laurieton. Dawn West captured these stunning dawn shots of runners heading off from Town Beach Port Macquarie towards Laurieton. Some […]

The Kendall Blues celebrate their third Hastings District Rugby League grand final victory in a row. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. The Blues celebrate a try. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. The Blues celebrate a try. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Another try for the Kendall Blues. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Big hits came thick and fast. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. The Blues […]

CHRIS Piper has been named Head Coach of the Laurieton Hotel Stingrays for 2026. Announcing his appointment, the Rays said they know he will play an integral role in their future success. “We know Chris is exactly what the club needs,” President Jarryd “Kiwi” Gaskin said. “Not only does he bring with him extensive knowledge […]

CAMDEN Haven clubs are well represented as the Football Mid North Coast senior season draws to a close. Grand Finals will be held on Saturday, 27 September at Findlay (men’s) and Dixie (women’s) parks in Port Macquarie. Lake Cathie plays Camden Haven Redbacks in the women’s B-grade Grand Final, with kick-off at 12:30pm at Dixie […]