October 29, 2025
Championship success for Kew karate students Troy Phillipson-Nichols, Sempai Eric Millgate, Sensei Anissa Hilton, Sempai Isaac Salmon, Indy Cook, Isla Wilkinson, Addison Williams, Evelyn Williams and Kellie Eggins.
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Championship success for Kew karate students

STUDENTS from Mid North Coast Karate, based in Kew, have returned triumphant from the Goshin Ryu Karate National Championships in Sydney, earning an impressive tally of medals across Kata, Kumite and Demonstration events. All students achieved podium finishes in both individual and team events. “I am extremely proud of each and every one of my […]

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Community throws support behind Laurieton Stingrays’ annual Charity Day Stingrays stars ready for their charity match. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
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Community throws support behind Laurieton Stingrays’ annual Charity Day

Stingrays stars ready for their charity match. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. The Laurieton Hotel Stingrays with Luke and the Begnell family. Photo Supplied. The Laurieton Hotel Stingrays going head to head with Beechwood Shamrocks. Photo: supplied. The Laurieton Hotel Stingrays going head to head with Beechwood Shamrocks. Photo: supplied. THE Laurieton Hotel Stingrays’ annual Charity Day […]

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Catch-up game action as fields dry out across the Camden Haven Amaya Fahina from the Camden Haven Eagles crosses the line for her second try during the U14 League Tag game. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
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Catch-up game action as fields dry out across the Camden Haven

Amaya Fahina from the Camden Haven Eagles crosses the line for her second try during the U14 League Tag game. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Mila Wardle from the Lake Cathie Bonny Hills Raiders on her way to the try line during the U14 League Tag game. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Chloe Gaskin-Hogan from the Camden Haven Eagles […]

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Mikayla Jobson making waves in the world of Dragon Boating
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Mikayla Jobson making waves in the world of Dragon Boating

WITH only 18-months of dragon boating experience, Camden Haven’s Mikayla Jobson is enjoying remarkable success in the sport. The Camden Haven Dragon Boat Club member secured a trio of gold medals at the Australian Dragon Boat Championships (AusChamps) held at Sydney International Regatta Centre in late April. Mikayla was part of the Northern Region National […]

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Hastings Valley netball clubs go blue to raise money for Dolly’s Dream Port Combined players are ready to play for Dolly. Photo: Facebook.
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Hastings Valley netball clubs go blue to raise money for Dolly’s Dream

ALL six Hastings Valley netball clubs are about to go blue to raise much-needed funds for “Dolly’s Dream”. Initiated by Hastings Valley Netball Association (HVNA), the teams, club members and supporters, are encouraged to wear a little extra blue in their hair, on their face, and on their feet, to help raise awareness of bullying […]

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Laurieton Hotel Stingrays hosting annual Charity Day on Saturday
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Laurieton Hotel Stingrays hosting annual Charity Day on Saturday

THE Laurieton Hotel Stingrays will host their annual Charity Day at Stingray Stadium on Saturday, 7 June. This special event will feature a ‘Double Header’ of league action, starting with the Kendall Blues facing off against the Long Flat Dragons at 1:30pm. The Laurieton Hotel Stingrays will then take on the Beechwood Shamrocks from 3:30 […]

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Camden Haven students play curtain-raiser to State of Origin clash Camden Haven’s Cailan George, Nadia Bligh, Taela Cummins, Hayley Smith, Amaya Barker and Finlay Bell. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
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Camden Haven students play curtain-raiser to State of Origin clash

Camden Haven’s Cailan George, Nadia Bligh, Taela Cummins, Hayley Smith, Amaya Barker and Finlay Bell. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Cailan George (U17s Camden Haven Eagles). Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Nadia Bligh (U17s Camden Haven Eagles). Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Taela Cummins (U17s Camden Haven Eagles). Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Hayley Smith (U17s Port Breakers). Photo:Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Amaya Barker (U15s […]

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TackleReady gala day offers ‘invaluable’ experience for young referees Young referees Blake Higgins, Hayden Ellis, Rhys Culter, Josh Oliver, Zac Hooligan, Darby Moore, and Ella Herbert. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography
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TackleReady gala day offers ‘invaluable’ experience for young referees

Young referees Blake Higgins, Hayden Ellis, Rhys Culter, Josh Oliver, Zac Hooligan, Darby Moore, and Ella Herbert. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography Junior referee Darby Moore in action. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Junior referee Blake Higgins taking charge. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography JUNIOR referees took centre stage at the TackleReady Day organised by the Camden Haven Eagles JRLFC at […]

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Kendall Tennis Club celebrates successful Junior Summer Friday competition Players, umpires and coaches from the Kendall Tennis Club’s summer competition. Photos: supplied.
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Kendall Tennis Club celebrates successful Junior Summer Friday competition

Players, umpires and coaches from the Kendall Tennis Club’s summer competition. Photos: supplied. KENDALL Tennis Club celebrated the successful completion of its Junior Summer Friday competition on 16 May. The competition is divided into three divisions – Orange Ball, Green Ball and A Grade – using the Coloured Ball Rating (CBR Rating) system introduced by […]

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Estella Stoner secures National Champion from the saddle Estella and her horse with some of their recent accolades. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
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Estella Stoner secures National Champion from the saddle

Wauchope’s national champion Estella Sonter. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Estella and her horse with some of their recent accolades. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. The special bond between Estella and her horse. Photo Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. The special bond between Estella and her horse. Photo Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. NATIONAL Champion Estella Sonter was only six-years-old when she began her journey […]

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