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 […]
Mid Coast Football Club score success at Grand Finals
MID Coast FC made the local area proud on the weekend of 13 September, with four out of eight youth teams appearing in grand finals in Newcastle. The high-performance youth program competes in the Northern NSW Premier Youth League competition in Newcastle. It was a day of mixed results for the representative players. The Under-14 […]
Luke Meier-Smith (centre) with his brother Remy (in the white t-shirt) and his family and support team. Photo: @svenmartinphoto via @luke_ms.
Comboyne mountain bike rider Luke Meier-Smith wins first World Cup
Comboyne’s Luke Meier-Smith at the top of the winners’ podium in Lake Placid. Photo: @svenmartinphoto via Giant Bicycles. Luke Meier-Smith (centre) with his brother Remy (in the white t-shirt) and his family and support team. Photo: @svenmartinphoto via @luke_ms. Luke and Remy’s finish line celebration landed them a fine from event organisers. Photo: @remy.meier.smith. LUKE […]
Port Macquarie Sailing Club
5-10-25 RACE 3 of the spring series was held at the Port Macquarie Sailing Club on Sunday afternoon. The day certainly was an absolute cracker with sunny skies, warm temperatures, and an easy North Easterly breeze. The tide was the last half of the run out. The catamarans sailed 4 laps, and the monohulls sailed […]
Intrepid swimmers take on inaugural Rainbow Gold Swim events
Winners James Harwood, Michael Fox, Kaitlin Jean, Andrew Mitchell, Sarah Mitchell, Jayden McDonald, James Hamblin, Lachlan Hamblin, Thomas Crofton, Millicent Crofton, Laura Granfield and Alison Joyce. Participants at the 2km start line. WAUCHOPE Bonny Hills Surf Life Saving Club held the inaugural Rainbow Gold Swim events at Rainbow Beach on Sunday, 28 September. Organisers report […]
