December 7, 2025
Nominations open for Sunrise Hastings ports Awards Organisers and sponsors at the launch of the Sunrise Hastings Sports Awards; Julie Garland, David Lane, Alistair Flower, Haydn Oriti, Cr Nik Lipovac, Stewart Dowrick and Peter Vane. Photo: supplied.
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Nominations open for Sunrise Hastings ports Awards

NOMINATIONS are now open in the Sunrise Hastings Sports Awards 2025. The collaborative effort between the Port Macquarie-Hastings Sporting Fund and the Rotary Club of Port Macquarie Sunrise was launched on 15 August at the Port Macquarie Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC). The awards celebrate the achievements of local athletes and the valued contribution of […]

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Greyhound Apache Tiger the favourite for final of Mid North Coast Cup Apache Tiger is the favourite for Saturday night’s race. Photo: supplied.
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Greyhound Apache Tiger the favourite for final of Mid North Coast Cup

NORTHERN Rivers greyhound trainer Michael Landrigan will look to secure another major win at the Taree Super Track on Saturday night 23 August, when he runs Apache Tiger in the final of the $25,000 Mid North Coast Cup. Landrigan was successful in the $12,000 Kempsey Cup run at Taree on July 30. Apache Tiger clocked […]

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Camden Haven teams still in the hunt for grand final glory The Golden Point try that sealed the win for the Eagles. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
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Camden Haven teams still in the hunt for grand final glory

The Golden Point try that sealed the win for the Eagles. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. The celebrations begin for the Camden Haven Eagles. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. The celebrations begin for the Camden Haven Eagles. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. The Raiders’ U16 Blue League Tag team will contest a grand final. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. THE 2025 Group 3 […]

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Golf day at Emerald Downs to raise funds for Hastings Cancer Trust Event organisers Brendon Roods, Lynne Frances and Ronda Laws.
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Golf day at Emerald Downs to raise funds for Hastings Cancer Trust

EMERALD Downs Golf Course will host the Hastings Cancer Trust Charity Golf Day on Sunday 21 September, to raise vital funds for local cancer projects. Organised by the Roods family, the annual Nine Hole Ambrose event has become a major fundraiser for the Friends of the Hastings Cancer Trust (HCT). Hastings Cancer Trust Administration Coordinator […]

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Camden Haven rugby league teams achieve success at the state level Team Captain Logan Bes in action. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
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Camden Haven rugby league teams achieve success at the state level

Angus Grieve and Beau Sambrook defending the line. Photo Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Angus Bowman on the burst. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Team Captain Logan Bes in action. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Matt Smith steamrolling into the opposition. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. CAMDEN Haven High School’s u14 and u18 rugby league teams both made it to the final 16 of […]

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Izaac Gaskin-Hogan makes senior men’s refereeing debut Izaac Gaskin-Hogan. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
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Izaac Gaskin-Hogan makes senior men’s refereeing debut

Izaac Gaskin-Hogan. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Izaac Gaskin-Hogan in action. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. TALENTED Camden Haven rugby league referee Izaac Gaskin-Hogan, 18, has made his debut officiating at the senior men’s level. Izaac took charge of the Round 14 clash on Friday, 1 August between the South West Rocks Marlins and the Bellingen Valley Dorrigo Magpies […]

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Kendall Blues gearing up for charity day The Kendall Blues and their supporters. Photo: supplied.
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Kendall Blues gearing up for charity day

The Kendall Blues and their supporters. Photo: supplied. The Kendall Blues and their supporters. Photo: supplied. THE Kendall Blues RLFC is gearing up to launch a heartwarming new initiative called “Bikes For Kids” at its annual charity day on Saturday, 16 August. This project aims to provide brand-new bicycles to local families in need. “We’re […]

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Snapper Classic about ‘more than just fish’ Anglers from across the region and beyond contested the Camden Haven Snapper Classic. Photos: supplied.
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Snapper Classic about ‘more than just fish’

Anglers from across the region and beyond contested the Camden Haven Snapper Classic. Photos: supplied. Anglers from across the region and beyond contested the Camden Haven Snapper Classic. Photos: supplied. ANGLERS from across the region and beyond are excited for the Camden Haven Snapper Classic to become a regular on the annual fishing calendar, after […]

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Eagles players gain selection in Newcastle Knights development squads Eagles players Darby Moore, Chloe Gaskin-Hogan and Matilda Hammond. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
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Eagles players gain selection in Newcastle Knights development squads

Eagles players Darby Moore, Chloe Gaskin-Hogan and Matilda Hammond. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Chloe Gaskin-Hogan during the April trial. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Darby Moore during the April trial. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. THREE aspiring stars from the Camden Haven Eagles have secured selection to the Newcastle Knights’ development squads after a trial process which began in April. […]

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Gutsy Stingrays effort shuts down Magpies Jake Arndell’s support play earns him four points. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
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Gutsy Stingrays effort shuts down Magpies

Chris Piper on his way to the tryline. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Jake Arndell’s support play earns him four points. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Grant Gardner’s boot kicked six from six. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. SUPPORTERS of the Laurieton Hotel Stingrays brave enough to battle the elements on 18 July celebrated the return of Friday night footy and […]

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