Iona FC were crowned the Zone Premier League reserve grade champions in 2025. Photo: Iona FC.
IONA FC will take on Coffs City FC in an “Interclub Challenge” on Saturday, 28 March. The clubs will do battle across eight grades, from junior boys and girls to senior men and women. Games will take place at Saint Columba Anglican School (SCAS), with the first kick-off at 9:30am. Play will continue throughout the […]
Hammer throw gold medalist Lachlan Wilson at the state titles. Photo: supplied.
A YOUNG Hastings athlete has claimed a state title after an impressive rise in hammer throwing over the past two years. Lachlan Wilson, a Camden Haven resident and student at St Joseph’s Regional, picked up a hammer just two years ago and has quickly become a regular presence at Laurieton fields, training and competing each […]
Nippers Edie Burgess, Royce Negus, and Ralph Ward from Camden Haven SLSC.
NIPPERS stole the show at the Mid North Coast Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) Championships held on 7-8 March at Flynns and Lighthouse beaches. Edie Burgess, Royce Negus and Ralph Ward represented the Camden Haven SLSC, accumulating a huge 20 competition points between them. Nicole Crowe, Director of Administration and Head of Junior Activities for […]
Winners from Westport: Sue Pitman, Sharon Wright and Jan Waddington.
Winners from Westport: Sue Pitman, Sharon Wright and Jan Waddington. Runners up Elyane Byers, Denise Penney and Jodie Lane. A FANTASTIC day weather wise and a big turnout of 84 bowlers enjoyed 2 games of bowls and a fabulous lunch on the day . 37 raffle prizes was a great effort . Winners were from […]
Benny Smith and the Lake Cathie Bonny Hills Women’s League Tag team. Photo: supplied.
LAKE Cathie Bonny Hills Rugby League Club President Benny Smith is working hard to change perceptions of the male dominated sport. As a father of daughters, Benny is determined to embody Australia’s International Women’s Day theme of “Balance the Scales”. He’s worked very hard at a club level to attract and retain girls and women […]
Blake McKenzie, Charlie Huckson, Ryan Campbell and Nicky Leech from Port Macquarie Boxing Club.
DESPITE fighting smart and sticking to the plan, it wasn’t Port Macquarie Boxing Club’s night at the Coolongatta Hotel on 7 March. The local club sent two of their strongest amateur fighters north to the Undisputed Fight Night 2. Attracting a lively crowd, the event combined multiple bouts across weight divisions, with Port Macquarie’s Ryan […]
Crew of Enticer: A Walmsley, Liz Levido, Jim Bignel and Derek Prickett.
Crew of Enticer: A Walmsley, Liz Levido, Jim Bignel and Derek Prickett. Kookaburra chasing Razzmatazz. Cool Change passing Third Man. Visiting yacht hard aground after missing the channel near Lady Nelson Wharf. PORT Macquarie Yacht Club has a minimums rule for racing with a breeze holding at 4.5 knots required to commence racing. Last Sunday […]
PORT Macquarie Sailing Club were to hold the Sprint Series races 12 – 16 on Sunday, but with many members away at other regattas and the wind on the Hastings almost non-existent, the 3 boats that turned up to sail, along with the duty officer and starter decided not to sail. However, the boats that […]
Club members promoting the Pirates at CSU Port Macquarie. Photo: @piratesrugby.
GOLDEN Oldies rugby action returns to Port Macquarie on Saturday, 7 March from 10am. The tournament will be hosted by Port Macquarie Pirates Rugby Union Club at its Woods Street fields, featuring a full day of spirited games. Club spokesperson Paul Smith told News Of The Area, “Fourteen teams [have] entered with around 200 players […]
Mayor Adam Roberts, NSWTF General Manager Dean Russell and Port Macquarie Makos representatives launch the 2025 State Cup in December. Photo: @pmhcouncil.
NSW TOUCH Football (NSWTF) has confirmed the Senior State Cup will remain in Port Macquarie for the next two years, following a competitive tender process. The tender involved Port Macquarie-Hastings Council submitting a “comprehensive and strategically focused” bid that highlighted the region’s proven ability to deliver major sporting events. Council’s submission also outlined recently completed […]
