Yachts spread across the Hastings looking for breeze, from left: Third Man, Galene, Tribal Wave, and Ninja. Photo: Supplied. A HANDKERCHIEF would easily have covered the podium from the recent Port Macquarie Yacht Club River ‘B’ event, but the same could not be said about the Northern Territory Women’s Keelboat Regatta. Port Macquarie’s Fiona McManus […]
Sawtell/Toormina Saints women celebrate their premiership victory.
SAWTELL/Toormina Saints women are the queens of the AFL North Coast after triumphing in their grand final against the Port Macquarie Magpies. The Saints won this year’s premiership with a commanding 8.9 (57) to 2.0 (12) victory against the Magpies, in their grand final at C.ex Coffs International Stadium. The Saints got out to a […]
Port Macquarie Magpies were crowned North Coast AFL Senior Men's champions after toppling Coffs Breakers 88-59 in last Saturday’s grand final.
PHOTO: Port Macquarie Magpies.
PORT Macquarie Magpies rule the roost in the North Coast AFL after capturing a unique premiership trifecta. The mighty Magpies are savouring grand final triumphs in the Senior Mens, Reserves and Under-18 Boys divisions last weekend at the Coffs CEX International Stadium. It is an outstanding achievement by the Port Macquarie club, which was chasing […]
Winners can be grinners - aboard Kookaburra 2.
Winners can be grinners – aboard Kookaburra 2. Kookaburra 2 off Port Macquarie. Cool Change leading the midfleet. Photos: Supplied. Port Macquarie Yacht Club Race report, 23 August 2026 THAT the Port Macquarie Yacht Club is currently signing up new members is no mystery given the calibre and experience currently within its ranks. With current […]
PORT Macquarie Magpies are on the cusp of a history-making premiership quadrella in this year’s North Coast AFL competition. In one of the club’s finest achievements, the high-flying Magpies will line up in four senior Grand Finals this weekend, with an opportunity to etch the club’s name in the record books. All roads lead to […]
The AFL North Coast grand finals are being played this weekend, with the Coffs Harbour Breakers and Port Macquarie Magpies facing off in the senior men’s, reserves, and Under 18s.
Friday, 28 August Australian Rules Football AFL North Coast season – Grand Final. Under 18s. Port Macquarie Magpies vs Coffs Harbour Breakers/Nambucca Valley at C.ex Coffs International Stadium. 7pm. Football North Coast Football’s Women’s Premier League season – Semi-finals. Woolgoolga Wildcats vs Boambee Eagles at Clive Joass Memorial Sports Park. 6.45pm. Saturday, 29 August Australian […]
Friday, 21 August Australian Rules Football AFL North Coast season – Preliminary Final. Under 18s. Coffs Harbour Breakers/Nambucca Valley vs Sawtell/Toormina Saints at Fitzroy Oval. 6.30pm. Football North Coast Football’s Women’s Premier League season – Round 20. Northern Storm vs Coffs City United Lionesses at York Street Oval. 6.45pm. Motorsport 2026 AUS PEV Nationals at […]
Snappers’ Brooklyn French in full flight with Erin Sandry, Nicki Black and Ash Downton in support. Photo: Supplied by Snappers.
THE Snappers’ 1st Grade Women held on to beat a fast-finishing Marlins side 15-12 in local rugby action on the weekend at Bayrange Rugby Park. The Snappers raced to a 15-0 lead before the Marlins mounted their comeback. Snappers’ flyer Brooklyn French crossed for two tries with crafty half Erin Sandry scoring the side’s third […]
Coffs Harbour Kart Racing Club is hosting a big weekend of electric racing.
AUSTRALIA’s premier electric racing event is being held in Coffs Harbour this weekend. The 2026 AUS PEV Nationals is being held over three big days of racing, from Friday, 21 August, to Sunday, 23 August at Coffs Harbour Kart Racing Club. The event is Australia’s national championship for personal electric vehicle (PEV) racing, featuring Electric […]
SPORTING clubs and community organisations across the Port Macquarie electorate are being encouraged to apply for funding through the NSW Government’s 2026/27 Local Sport Grant Program, with up to $50,000 available locally to help strengthen grassroots sport. Grants ranging from $2,000 to $20,000 are available to support projects that increase participation, improve facilities, purchase equipment […]
