THE Mid North Coast enjoyed another excellent week of fishing, with a welcome run of settled weather finally giving anglers consistent opportunities to get out on the water. There have been plenty of impressive catches reported across the region, with several spots producing fish well worth talking about. Rock fishing was undoubtedly the standout this […]
Tony Popovic celebrates the victory during the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage match Australia against Turkey. Photo: Bob Frid/EPA
SOCCEROOS coach Tony Popovic turned in a selection and tactical masterclass to deliver a 2-0 win over Turkey in Australia’s World Cup opener. Take a bow, Tony Popovic. The Socceroos boss is the toast of Australian coaching after turning in a selection and tactical masterclass to deliver a 2-0 upset win over Turkey. Popovic dropped […]
The Flamin’ Dragons Regatta at Rocks Ferry Reserve. Photo: supplied by Jenny Higgins
The Flamin’ Dragons Regatta at Rocks Ferry Reserve. Photo: supplied by Jenny Higgins Crowds flock to the regatta. Photo: supplied by Jenny Higgins 400 dragon boat competitors from 16 clubs across NSW converged on Rocks Ferry Reserve over the weekend for the Flamin’ Dragons annual regatta. With two regattas scheduled in 2025 cancelled due to […]
Damian King’s triumphant return to Shark Island. Photo: Matt Viesis/Cronulla Surf Design
PORT Macquarie bodyboarding legend Damian King has proven he remains among the sport’s elite, finishing second in the prestigious 2026 Shark Island Challenge after a standout performance at one of the world’s most challenging waves. The result marked a triumphant return to competition at the iconic Cronulla break, where King has built a special connection […]
Congratulations all-round for winner Kayle Enfield (centre) from Kelly Mills and Avalon Enfield.
Congratulations all-round for winner Kayle Enfield (centre) from Kelly Mills and Avalon Enfield. Kayle Enfield in action. Avalon Enfield after winning the women’s open. Competitors and friends of the Bird Rock Classic. THIS year’s Bird Rock Classic, held at Rainbow Beach Bonny Hills, has been described as “high quality” with 90 competitors hitting the surf […]
North Coast Football Under 10s competed in the Gala Day.
MORE than 300 of the region’s most promising young footballers converged on the Coffs Coast Synthetics on Sunday 31 May for a massive Skill Acquisition Phase (SAP) Gala Day. A total of 26 teams from across Northern NSW, stretching from Newcastle to Coffs Harbour, took part in the event, with players aged from under-10s to […]
A TRIP to Woolgoolga failed to slow down the Magpies in Round 7 of the AFL North Coast senior season, with two strong wins to close out the Indigenous Round. The Port Macquarie senior women (31) defeated the Northern Beaches Blues (26) at Wiigulga Sports Complex on Saturday. Their performance was described as tough and […]
Mark Trenter poses with Socceroos star Nestory Irankunda. Photo: supplied. Mark Trenter reminiscing on days at West Bromwich Albion on a recent visit to England. Photo: supplied. A newspaper clipping highlights a Mark Trenter double in the FA Youth Cup semi finals. Photo: supplied. Mark Trenter (middle row, far right) in his Sydney City Hakoah […]
CAMDEN Haven High School student Havanah Murie is set to represent her country on the international futsal stage. The talented goalkeeper, 15, has been selected for the U16 Girls Australian Futsal team which is set to compete in Greece in October. Playing futsal – a five-a-side, indoor version of football – for just two years, […]
Team members and participants celebrating Female Football Week. Photo: Pauline Cain.
THE IONA Ibises have taken up the challenge of encouraging girls and women to join the growing sport of football. On Saturday 16 May, they were at St Columba Anglican School, running fun activities for girls that included ball skills and games, and face painting and nail painting. The team has also attended U17’s and […]
