MEMBERS of Bonny Hills Lake Cathie Cricket Club pride themselves on being one of the fastest growing clubs on the Mid North Coast. Eight years ago, they had a single team. This year they fielded more than 15. Known as the Seahorses, the 250-strong club is run by a passionate group of volunteers who are […]

THE Camden Haven Snapper Classic is set to return later this month after dangerous weather forced the postponement of its original dates. The popular annual fishing competition will now be held from August 27 to 29, with the preferred competition days on August 28 and 29. Each year, the event attracts anglers from across the […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]