July 9, 2026
Port Macquarie PCYC players set to compete at 2026 PCYC NSW Nations of Origin tournament PCYC Port Macquarie Club Manager Zac Campbell and his teams ready to compete in Nations of Origin. Photo: Supplied.
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Port Macquarie PCYC players set to compete at 2026 PCYC NSW Nations of Origin tournament

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 […]

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Awards cap off banner year for Queens Lake Sailing Club Dave Castleton and Martina Holt. Photo: Supplied by Martina Holt.
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Awards cap off banner year for Queens Lake Sailing Club

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 […]

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‘They ruined our dream’: Socceroos’ Egypt redemption Connor Metcalfe celebrates a goal against Turkey. Photo: EPA/BOB FRID
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‘They ruined our dream’: Socceroos’ Egypt redemption

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 […]

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Kendall Blues RLFC fund-raising for Bikes for Kids The Kendall Blues. Photo: supplied by Kendall Blues RLFC.
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Kendall Blues RLFC fund-raising for Bikes for Kids

GROWING up in Australia, getting a bike for Christmas and learning to ride is a rite of passage for many children. However, increasing cost of living pressures can make this a challenge for families. Kendall Blues RLFC is partnering with Aussie Battlers in its successful Bikes for Kids initiative, which provides brand-new bicycles to local […]

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Popovic World Cup masterclass to go down in history Tony Popovic celebrates the victory during the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage match Australia against Turkey. Photo: Bob Frid/EPA
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Popovic World Cup masterclass to go down in history

SOCCEROOS coach Tony Popovic turned in a selection and tactical masterclass to deliver a 2-0 win over Turkey in Australia’s World Cup opener. Take a bow, Tony Popovic. The Socceroos boss is the toast of Australian coaching after turning in a selection and tactical masterclass to deliver a 2-0 upset win over Turkey. Popovic dropped […]

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Madeline Letchford placed first at State Weightlifting Championships
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Madeline Letchford placed first at State Weightlifting Championships

MADELINE Letchford is 16 years old and already making waves in the worlds of CrossFit and weightlifting. The year 10 student from St Joseph’s Regional College recently placed first in her weight category at the State Weightlifting Championships at Sydney Olympic Park, which qualifies her for the National Championships. She qualified with a 48kg squat […]

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Kendall teen sets his sights on national swim titles
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Kendall teen sets his sights on national swim titles

CAMDEN Haven High School Year 11 student Max Bott has been swimming since he was 10-years-old. His mother Ellen is his biggest supporter. “He is a fish, he finds it relaxing and very freeing to be in the pool,” she said. “Last year he became a surf lifesaver and received an award for his efforts. […]

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High quality surfing for Bird Rock Classic Congratulations all round for winner Kayle Enfield (centre) from Kelly Mills and Avalon Enfield.
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High quality surfing for Bird Rock Classic

Congratulations all round for winner Kayle Enfield (centre) from Kelly Mills and Avalon Enfield. Kayle Enfield in action. Avalon Enfield after winning the women’s open. Competitors and friends of the Bird Rock Classic. THIS year’s Bird Rock Classic, held at Rainbow Beach Bonny Hills, has been described as “high quality” with 90 competitors hitting the […]

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Future stars shine at SAP Gala Day on the Coffs Coast North Coast Football Under 10s competed in the Gala Day.
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Future stars shine at SAP Gala Day on the Coffs Coast

MORE than 300 of the region’s most promising young footballers converged on the Coffs Coast Synthetics on Sunday 31 May for a massive Skill Acquisition Phase (SAP) Gala Day. A total of 26 teams from across Northern NSW, stretching from Newcastle to Coffs Harbour, took part in the event, with players aged from under-10s to […]

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