Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club’s Ashton Herbert in full send mode. Deidre Fletcher continued her hot form run, winning Div 1 at Nambucca on 14 June. WHEN you’re accustomed to playing golf in paradise, it’s easy to miss the hues and waft of roses, even the tug of the beauty and beast that is the […]
Macksville strongman’s display of true strength
ALLEN Willis was in a very dark place just five years ago. A workplace accident left him not only crippling hip and back pain, but severe depression. “I needed a walking stick to walk as my hip kept collapsing, and with crippling back pain, it left me feeling very depressed, and I had thoughts of […]
Nambucca Bowls Report
THE $13000 Ken Howard 2025 Fours Tournament was run over three days, June 7,8,9 and, although cool, the weather was kind to us. In the final, the Shearer team proved a little too strong for Nambucca’s Rhys Riddell and his Park Beach team of Jeff Thorn, Ben Crotty, and Dale Condon. They also bought themselves […]
Macksville Country Club Golf
AT LAST, following disruptions from rain , floods , and soggy conditions greenkeeper Rick and his helpers have the course looking a picture. Saturday’s Neil and Ali Cunneen sponsored Stableford drew 60 players with Luke Laverty come in with a net 40 to win Div 1 ahead of runner up Jake Fuller. Division 2 went […]

Swans women to hold Community Camp in Coffs
SYDNEY Swans AFLW team will continue their strong association with the Coffs Coast when they visit the region in July. The Swans women will be in Coffs Harbour from Friday, 4 July, to Sunday, 6 July, as part of the AFLW’s 2025 Community Camp program. The program aims to complement the AFL Community Camps, which […]
Anna-Lee Jarrett-Crooks selected for Northern NSW Indigenous U16 Girls team
RISING talent Anna-Lee Jarrett-Crooks has earned selection to the Northern NSW Indigenous U16 Girls team. A forward for the Nambucca Strikers U16s, Anna-Lee has been an outstanding presence on the field, making key contributions to her team’s success. Nambucca Strikers senior women’s coach Rhys Jones praised her contribution at both the junior and senior level. […]
Stuarts Point Eungai Cricket Club celebrates season
Celebrated player Zach Martin flanked by Club President Jake Jeffrey and life member Wayne Mason. Mika Jeffrey and Alison Tolson. Young cricketers tucked in to the BBQ feast. THE Stuarts Point Eungai Cricket Club’s Annual Presentation was held at the Stuarts Point Workers Recreation Club on Saturday, 24 May, with players and their families celebrating […]
AFL North Coast juniors earn state school selection
THREE of the AFL North Coast’s top juniors have earned selection to a State school representative team. Reese Legend, Chloe Murphy, and Zoe Tarlinton were selected to the NSW Combined High Schools Australian Football Girls team. They earned state selection after outstanding performances representing the North Coast, at the NSW Combined High Schools Sports Association- […]
Mackay shines for Lionesses but Thorn strikes late as Raiders salvage a draw
A LAST-MINUTE stunner from Katie Thorn rescued a point for reigning champions Urunga in a pulsating 2-2 draw with a resurgent Coffs United Lionesses on Sunday night at the Coffs Coast Synthetics. In the last minute of the Women’s Premier League match, Thorn danced across the Lionesses’ backline before curling a rocket into the top […]
Talented Female Program Shines in Female Football Week
The Talented Female Program Under 13s squad celebrating Female Football Week. The TFP’s Under 15s. The TFP’s Under 17s squad. THE PLAYERS from the Talented Female Program brought enthusiasm and excitement to Female Football Week on the North Coast. Despite a weather-impacted start to the season, the mood has been upbeat whenever boots have met […]