January 19, 2026
Port Macquarie 7,000 delivers perfect surf sport racing at Bonny Hills Ethan Callaghan claimed an emphatic victory in the Open Ironman.
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Port Macquarie 7,000 delivers perfect surf sport racing at Bonny Hills

Ethan Callaghan claimed an emphatic victory in the Open Ironman. Wauchope Bonny Hills SLSC members supporting the World Ocean Series event. Wauchope Bonny Hills SLSC members supporting the World Ocean Series event. Finn Askew strides towards the sand. THE Wauchope Bonny Hills Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) played host to two World Ocean Series surf […]

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MacKillop College U16s triumph at the state NRL finals (Back): Lenni Gosling, Ellah Armitage, Sophia Wilmot, Millie Byrne, Isabella Hawkins, Arliah Morris, Evie Evans, Matilda Medlin, Grace Byrne, Kate Cowan (coach) and Anna Gleeson. (Front): Erin Denham (coach), Siena King, Lainey Fenton, Darcie Gleeson, Lily Moseley, Ella Oliver and Alison Montgomery (staff).
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MacKillop College U16s triumph at the state NRL finals

MACKILLOP College’s U16 Girls Rugby League team has defeated Bass High School in their City versus Country game, making them NRL U16 Schoolgirl Champions for 2025. It follows their recent success in the final of the Northern versus Southern country competition, “It has been an epic journey to get to the State Final with several […]

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Iona Bulls claim third consecutive championship after undefeated season
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Iona Bulls claim third consecutive championship after undefeated season

Coach Brett Stephens with brothers Kai and Cruz Kawaguchi. Photo: Kristy Kawaguchi. Iona Bulls celebrate their championship win. Photo: Kristy Kawaguchi. Trophies galore for Cooper Lamond, with coach Brett. Photo: Karen Lamond. Brothers Taj, and grand final goal scorer Zion Cruz Lakin, celebrate their win. Photo: Ella Jane. THE Iona Bulls Under-14s have made football […]

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Cooper Barnes’s Supercar dream Cooper Barnes will be aiming for a top 3 finish in New Zealand.
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Cooper Barnes’s Supercar dream

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 […]

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Independent review of thoroughbred racing in NSW Anyone interested in the industry is invited to provide feedback to the independent review.
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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 […]

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Coffs Harbour hosts Australian Junior Championships The Mid North Coast Mariners 14s Girls team.
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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 […]

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Focus on fun with the Port Macquarie Rollers The Port Macquarie Rollers.
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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 […]

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Halloween-themed Skate Jam coming to Lake Cathie
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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 […]

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Port Macquarie Sailing Club Terry Howard in his Impulse ‘Flying Dragon’ who had a convincing win in the morning race.
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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 […]

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