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 […]
Bonny Hills Lake Cathie Cricket Club president Barry Spencer and Club Lake Cathie venue manager Rhys Birrane. Photo: Sourced from Facebook.
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 Snapper Classic is about bringing people together and showcasing the region. Photo: Brice Hayward.
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 […]
Nicole Crowe, from Camden Haven SLSC, and Robert Dwyer MP, Member for Port Macquarie.
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 […]
Members of the Lake Cathie Fishing Club committee present a cheque for $6,200 to Marine Rescue Camden Haven following the club's successful Charity Fish Auction. A second cheque for $6,200 was also presented to the Lake Cathie Rural Fire Service, with the event raising funds to support both local volunteer organisations.
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 Port Macquarie Club Manager Zac Campbell and his teams ready to compete in Nations of Origin. Photo: Supplied.
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 […]
Dave Castleton and Martina Holt. Photo: Supplied by Martina Holt.
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 […]
Connor Metcalfe celebrates a goal against Turkey. Photo: EPA/BOB FRID
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 […]
