June 18, 2026
Flamin’ Dragons Regatta at Rocks Ferry Reserve The Flamin’ Dragons Regatta at Rocks Ferry Reserve. Photo: supplied by Jenny Higgins
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Flamin’ Dragons Regatta at Rocks Ferry Reserve

The Flamin’ Dragons Regatta at Rocks Ferry Reserve. Photo: supplied by Jenny Higgins Crowds flock to the regatta. Photo: supplied by Jenny Higgins 400 dragon boat competitors from 16 clubs across NSW converged on Rocks Ferry Reserve over the weekend for the Flamin’ Dragons annual regatta. With two regattas scheduled in 2025 cancelled due to […]

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Port Macquarie bodyboarder Damian King claims second in 2026 Shark Island Challenge Damian King’s triumphant return to Shark Island. Photo: Matt Viesis/Cronulla Surf Design
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Port Macquarie bodyboarder Damian King claims second in 2026 Shark Island Challenge

PORT Macquarie bodyboarding legend Damian King has proven he remains among the sport’s elite, finishing second in the prestigious 2026 Shark Island Challenge after a standout performance at one of the world’s most challenging waves. The result marked a triumphant return to competition at the iconic Cronulla break, where King has built a special connection […]

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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 surf […]

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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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Port Macquarie Maroro Outrigger Canoe Club
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Port Macquarie Maroro Outrigger Canoe Club

PORT Macquarie Maroro Outrigger Canoe Club travelled to Coffs Harbour for the National Marathon Championships.  The regatta ran from Friday 15th to Sunday 17th May.  We’re happy to report our strong participation and good results. All our races were short course (10 kms). Maybe next year we’ll have some entries in the long course which […]

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Strong wins for Magpies juniors and seniors
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Strong wins for Magpies juniors and seniors

A TRIP to Woolgoolga failed to slow down the Magpies in Round 7 of the AFL North Coast senior season, with two strong wins to close out the Indigenous Round. The Port Macquarie senior women (31) defeated the Northern Beaches Blues (26) at Wiigulga Sports Complex on Saturday. Their performance was described as tough and […]

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Mark Trenter on the highs and lows of a life in football
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Mark Trenter on the highs and lows of a life in football

Mark Trenter poses with Socceroos star Nestory Irankunda. Photo: supplied. Mark Trenter reminiscing on days at West Bromwich Albion on a recent visit to England. Photo: supplied. A newspaper clipping highlights a Mark Trenter double in the FA Youth Cup semi finals. Photo: supplied. Mark Trenter (middle row, far right) in his Sydney City Hakoah […]

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International opportunity for Camden Haven futsal star
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International opportunity for Camden Haven futsal star

CAMDEN Haven High School student Havanah Murie is set to represent her country on the international futsal stage. The talented goalkeeper, 15, has been selected for the U16 Girls Australian Futsal team which is set to compete in Greece in October. Playing futsal – a five-a-side, indoor version of football – for just two years, […]

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Iona Ibises take up the challenge to promote Female Football Week Team members and participants celebrating Female Football Week. Photo: Pauline Cain.
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Iona Ibises take up the challenge to promote Female Football Week

THE IONA Ibises have taken up the challenge of encouraging girls and women to join the growing sport of football. On Saturday 16 May, they were at St Columba Anglican School, running fun activities for girls that included ball skills and games, and face painting and nail painting. The team has also attended U17’s and […]

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Reeve Simmons makes VFL debut for the GWS Giants Reeve Simmons debuted for the Giants on 10 May. Photo: SaltyFoxFotography.
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Reeve Simmons makes VFL debut for the GWS Giants

Reeve Simmons debuted for the Giants on 10 May. Photo: SaltyFoxFotography. Simmons was selected to play ruck against the Bombers. Photo: SaltyFoxFotography. EIGHTEEN-year-old Reeve Simmons has taken another major step in his Aussie Rules journey, making his Victorian Football League (VFL) debut on Sunday 10 May.  Simmons was selected to play ruck for the Greater […]

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