Kathryn Stephens ready to sail while her Guide Dog ‘Nessy’ stays on land. Photos: Pauline Cain. Kathryn Stephens ready to sail while her Guide Dog ‘Nessy’ stays on land. Photos: Pauline Cain. Kathryn Stephens competing with sailing partner Jason Elwes at the Hansa 303 Asia Pacific Championships. Photo: supplied. KATHRYN Stephens has been blind since […]

Parker Abbott styling during the 2025 Cadet Cup at Bonny Hills. Competitors at the 2025 Cadet Cup in Bonny Hills. The Cup will transform into a three-event series in 2026. THE Reflections Cadet Cup surfing tournament will expand into three events as the Surf Reflections Junior Series in 2026. The debut Cup was held at […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]