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 […]
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 […]

Junior league players prepare for tackle footy
Oliver Kilby from the Camden Haven Eagles sizing up his opposition. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Hunter Smith from the Camden Haven Eagles on the attack. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. U7 players in action at the TackleReady day. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. U7 players in action at the TackleReady day. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. U7 players in action at the […]

Laurieton’s Larni Hardy swims her way to state championships
LAURIETON Public School student Larni Hardy has achieved a personal goal after swimming at the state level. Larni took to the pool in April for the prestigious NSW Primary School Sports Association (NSWPSSA) State Swimming Championships, held at the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre. Larni secured her spot in the North Coast team for the […]
Jimmy Cunningham: Local golfing legend
“IF you haven’t been chipped by Jimmy, you haven’t really played golf.” It’s a well-worn saying around Kew Country Club, and it’s not just about his short game. Albert “Jimmy” Cunningham, 95, is one of those rare local legends who leaves a mark far beyond the fairway. With a razor-sharp wit, a swing that’s still […]

Female league stars go head-to-head at Holli Wheeler Cup
Camden Haven High School students Cailin, Finlay and Amaya sizing up the opposition. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Taela from Camden Haven High School bursting down the sideline. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Camden Haven High School students stopping the opposition in their tracks. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. THE Holli Wheeler Cup kicked into action at Stuart Park, Port Macquarie […]

Families beg Council to ‘let the kids play’ as field closures continue to disrupt sport
WHEN the Camden Haven Eagles U14 girls took to the field at Stuart Park against the Port Macquarie Sharks on Friday night, it marked the first time in two weeks that both teams had played. “It was so much fun to get wet, get dirty, and just have a run around,” said one of the […]
Tweed Seagulls swoop for Laurieton league star Jayme Averillo
Jayme Averillo on the attack for the Laurieton Singrays. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Jayme Averillo crossing the tryline on grand final day for the Stingrays. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Jayme Averillo wrapping up the opposition during the 2024 grand final match. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. OFF the back of a premiership winning season with the Laurieton Hotel Stingrays, […]
Camden Haven U14s rugby league team comes from behind to snatch victory
The CHHS U14 rugby league team. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Darby Moore on his way to the tryline. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Camden Haven guard their lead. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. THE Camden Haven High School (CHSS) U14 rugby league side showcased tremendous fighting spirit to snatch a thrilling 26-20 victory over Hastings Secondary College (HSC) in the […]

Cass Garvan faces unexpected challenges in debut Ironman appearance
CAMDEN Haven’s Cass Garvan dug deep to accomplish a personal milestone on Sunday, 4 May, completing the Port Macquarie IRONMAN race for the first time. Her journey into this demanding sport was spurred by a desire for a new challenge, along with an invitation from her close friend Louise Beale. “I had set myself a […]