AFTER a week of poor weather, anglers will be hoping to make the most of a much-improved forecast this weekend. Conditions are expected to be favourable for both estuary and offshore fishing, although those heading out to sea should remain vigilant with the annual whale migration well under way. A number of near misses have […]

ONE of the Nambucca Valley’s longest-running and most iconic sporting events is about to celebrate a major milestone, with the 40th Logger Heads Malibu Classic set to bring three days of surfing and community to Scotts Head over the period Friday 24 to Sunday 26 July. Now in its 40th year, the event continues to […]

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 […]

WHAT began with just four determined players in the 2022 season has grown into a flourishing girls AFL program at Port Macquarie Junior Magpies. Four years later, the club’s girls program continues to strengthen, with the 2026 season showcasing the dedication, skill, and passion of a group that has grown both on and off the […]

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 […]

PORT Macquarie swimmers have achieved outstanding results at the Swimming North Coast Short Course Championships held in Grafton. It was the first time the event had been held at the one venue since Swimming North Coast’s inception. Twenty clubs competed over the two days with 199 competitors swimming across many events. The club point score […]

THE Mid North Coast enjoyed another excellent week of fishing, with a welcome run of settled weather finally giving anglers consistent opportunities to get out on the water. There have been plenty of impressive catches reported across the region, with several spots producing fish well worth talking about. Rock fishing was undoubtedly the standout this […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]