Cooper Barnes will be aiming for a top 3 finish in New Zealand. Cooper leading the pack in car #186. COOPER Barnes is in New Zealand this week for the international round of the Bridgestone GA200 Racing 86 Championship (GR Cup). The first round starts Friday, 31 October. There are six rounds in total, running […]
World Cup winner Luke Meier-Smith back home in Comboyne after ‘career best season’
Meier -Smith in action in Lake Placid. Photo: courtesy @svenmartinphoto. It was an emotional World Cup win for both Luke Meier-Smith and his brother and fellow rider, Remy. Photo: courtesy @svenmartinphoto. WORLD Cup winning mountain biker Luke Meier-Smith is back home in Comboyne after his “career best season to date”. Luke achieved his maiden victory […]
Independent review of thoroughbred racing in NSW
THE NSW Government has released a discussion paper to guide public consultation on the independent review of the Thoroughbred Racing Act 1996. The review will assess whether the Act remains appropriate to ensure the integrity and proper regulation of thoroughbred racing in NSW and to support the industry’s development and sustainability. It will also consider […]
Coffs Harbour hosts Australian Junior Championships
THE REGION’S best Oztag juniors have combined to take on Australia’s finest in Coffs Harbour. Mid North Coast Mariners teams took on teams from across Australia at this year’s Australian Junior Championships, at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium and Coffs Coast Sport and Leisure Park precinct. Mariners teams competed in five girls divisions and four […]
Focus on fun with the Port Macquarie Rollers
FORMER Paralympic athlete Merrie Evans is passionate about all-abilities inclusive sport and has been helping to coordinate Wheelchair Basketball at PCYC in Port Macquarie since its inception in May 2024. Thanks to funding from the NSW State Government and the help of volunteers, including Coach Nathan Peasley, the activity is offered every Monday from 4pm-6pm […]
Halloween-themed Skate Jam coming to Lake Cathie
By Joel HILLIER-CONRY Peter Terp demonstrates his style. THE Port Macquarie and Camden Haven skate scene is gearing up for a Halloween-themed skate event at Lake Cathie Skate Park on Friday, 31 October. Running from 5pm until late, the Halloween Skate Jam has been organised by Curb Lordz Skate Supply, a grassroots project started by […]
Port Macquarie Sailing Club
19-10-25 THE Port Macquarie Sailing Club held their 2nd double header on Sunday, which consisted of race 4 of the Spring Series in the morning, a BBQ lunch, and the 2nd Club Championship race in the afternoon. The forecast was for little to no wind for the morning race, but fortunately this was incorrect as […]
Lake Cathie FC crowned Regional Super League champions
The two teams were hard to separate through the regular season and the Regional Super League final. Lake Cathie were crowned the Regional Super League champions. LAKE Cathie FC defeated old rivals the Macleay Valley Rangers (MVR) in a tense grand final to secure the Regional Super League women’s title over the weekend. Run for […]
Port Macquarie Sailing Club
12-10-25 THE Port Macquarie Sailing Club’s 1st race of the handicap start series was held on Sunday. The overcast and still morning didn’t bode well for the forecast afternoon light North Easter, but by the 2pm race time, it had become quite sailable, especially combined with little tide due to the race starting in the […]
Hastings Education Fund golf fundraiser raises over $5000 for local students
THE Hastings community united through golf to raise funds for the Hastings Education Fund (HEF), ensuring it can continue its work supporting local students. As part of the Country Education Foundation of Australia, HEF helps young people from the Port Macquarie-Hastings area as they move from high school into university, apprenticeships or further training. Karen […]
