February 13, 2026
Tough conditions for young surfers at Rainbow Beach Professional surfer Julian Wilson, Under 16s winner Hugo Spierings, Under 14s and Under 16s girls winner Alanni Morris, Under 14s boys winner Max Goold, and Reflections CMO Peter Chapman.
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Tough conditions for young surfers at Rainbow Beach

Professional surfer Julian Wilson, Under 16s winner Hugo Spierings, Under 14s and Under 16s girls winner Alanni Morris, Under 14s boys winner Max Goold, and Reflections CMO Peter Chapman. Pro surfers Matt Banting and Jarvis Earle provided inspiration ahead of the heats. Competitors made the most of the challenging conditions. Competitors made the most of […]

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Camden Haven High School student’s big sporting goals
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Camden Haven High School student’s big sporting goals

SEVENTEEN-year-old Camden Haven High School student Chloe Gaskin-Hogan is heading into Year 12 with big sporting goals ahead of her. A club champion at Laurieton Swimming Club for the last nine years, she has competed at national-level competitions in freestyle and backstroke, as well as playing goal defence in a social netball league. However, her […]

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Port Macquarie bids for Touch State Cups as local teams bid for grounds access Mayor Adam Roberts joined local touch football players to announce Council’s bid for the Senior and Junior State cups. Photo: PMHC
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Port Macquarie bids for Touch State Cups as local teams bid for grounds access

AS IT bids for the NSW Touch Football state cups, Port Macquarie-Hastings Council (PMHC) is facing frustration from local clubs who don’t need convincing to play on its grounds. Currently, winter sports teams cannot access council-managed fields like the Regional Stadium for pre-season training until March 23. For the Port Macquarie Sharks, the changeover date […]

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Mid North Coast branch performs strongly at Country Championships Competitors from the Wauchope Bonny-Hills and Camden Haven Surf Clubs. Photos: SLS NSW.
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Mid North Coast branch performs strongly at Country Championships

Competitors from the Wauchope Bonny-Hills and Camden Haven Surf Clubs. Photos: SLS NSW. Competitors from the Wauchope Bonny-Hills and Camden Haven Surf Clubs. Photos: SLS NSW. The clubs were among 33 competing at South West Rocks. The clubs were among 33 competing at South West Rocks. CAMDEN Haven and Wauchope-Bonny Hills Surf Life Saving clubs […]

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Camden Haven teenager earns place in Sydney Roosters development squad Darby Moore. Photo: Saltyfox Fotography xo.
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Camden Haven teenager earns place in Sydney Roosters development squad

YEAR 10 student Darby Moore has lived and breathed rugby league since he was 10 years old and is sharply focused on becoming a professional NRL player. His journey started with the Camden Haven Eagles and progressed to the Pathways: Elite Rugby League Academy [PERLA], an initiative of Camden Haven High School. He is also […]

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Camden Haven teen Taela Cummins selected for elite rugby league academy
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Camden Haven teen Taela Cummins selected for elite rugby league academy

SIXTEEN-year-old Taela Cummins started playing rugby league for Camden Haven High School after her deputy principal Shayne Vonbun encouraged her to give it a go. Four years later she is proud to have been accepted to Pathways: Elite Rugby League Academy (PERLA), an innovative partnership between the school and the Newcastle Knights. The partnership aims […]

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Successful wrap for Laurieton Fishing Bonanza
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Successful wrap for Laurieton Fishing Bonanza

Bronte Hayes 25cm. Col Trenaman 37.5cm. Max Hayes 27.5cm. Sarah Hutchinson 37cm. Max Oxenbridge 32cm. THE 2026 Laurieton United Services Fishing Club Bonanza saw a massive turnout, bringing together locals and visitors for an unforgettable celebration of the sport. The weigh-in was a true highlight, with a lively crowd cheering on anglers as they showcased […]

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Comboyne downhill rider Meier-Smith to take on world’s best at Hardline Tasmania Comboyne’s Meier-Smith won his first downhill World Cup at Lake Placid in October. Photo: Sven Martin/Giant Bicycles.
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Comboyne downhill rider Meier-Smith to take on world’s best at Hardline Tasmania

Comboyne’s Meier-Smith won his first downhill World Cup at Lake Placid in October. Photo: Sven Martin/Giant Bicycles. Meier-Smith has been hand-picked for February’s Hardline Tasmania. Photo: Red Bull. COMBOYNE’S star mountain biker Luke Meier-Smith is about to take on the world’s best at Red Bull Hardline Tasmania. Described as the world’s toughest and most progressive […]

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Kendall Tennis Club aces 10-year anniversary celebration Wendy Hudson with Melissa Achten from Tennis NSW Facility Enhancement Fund, along with Robert Rule and a representative of Kendall Op Shop. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
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Kendall Tennis Club aces 10-year anniversary celebration

Wendy Hudson with Melissa Achten from Tennis NSW Facility Enhancement Fund, along with Robert Rule and a representative of Kendall Op Shop. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Kendall junior players celebrating with Santa. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Celebration time. Photo: supplied. KENDALL Tennis Club served up quite a racket on Friday 12 December, as community members, players and […]

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