MAGPIES rule the roost in the North Coast AFL after capturing a unique premiership trifecta. The mighty Magpies are savouring grand final triumphs in the Senior Mens, Reserves and Under-18 Boys divisions last weekend at the Coffs CEX International Stadium. It is an outstanding achievement by the Port Macquarie club, which was chasing a record […]

Little Ninjas Benny Wilkins, Vivienne Field, Thanasi Stathis, instructor Sensei Anissa Hilton, Dimity Harvey, and Grace Mills. Dimity Harvey. Grace Mills. Little Ninjas Vivienne, Dimity, Grace, Thanasi, and Benny. Thanasi Stathis and Benny Wilkins. Vivienne Field. THERE were plenty of smiles all round when the Little Ninjas of Kew’s Mid North Coast Karate marked a […]

TWELVE young athletes from Port Macquarie and Camden Haven have been recognised for their sporting prowess at the recent North Coast Academy of Sport Annual Awards in Coffs Harbour. The 12 award winners included: – Brenton Mance, Bonny Hills – AFL Most Outstanding Athlete. – Haidyn Taylor, Lake Cathie – Hockey Leadership Award. – Levi […]

THE Laurieton Stingrays have kept their finals hopes alive with a hard-fought 24-16 victory over an in-form South West Rocks outfit on Saturday, 9 August. Heading into the clash knowing anything short of victory could spell the end of their finals ambitions, the Stingrays produced one of their strongest performances of the season when it […]

SPORTING clubs and community organisations across the Port Macquarie electorate are being encouraged to apply for funding through the NSW Government’s 2026/27 Local Sport Grant Program, with up to $50,000 available locally to help strengthen grassroots sport. Grants ranging from $2,000 to $20,000 are available to support projects that increase participation, improve facilities, purchase equipment […]

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 […]