September 4, 2025
Urunga Raiders edge Lionesses in extra time to set up Grand Final showdown Urunga captain Bre Martin scored the winning goal in extra time.
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Urunga Raiders edge Lionesses in extra time to set up Grand Final showdown

IN A thrilling extra-time encounter, the Urunga Raiders triumphed 2-1 over Coffs City United Lionesses to secure a spot in the HIT105.5 Women’s Premier League Grand Final. Despite finishing as Premier, six points clear at the top of the table, Urunga’s victory was far from a foregone conclusion. The Women’s Premier League has seen the […]

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Group 2 teams to play off for premierships The Sawtell Panthers and Nambucca Roosters play off for the first-grade premiership this weekend.
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Group 2 teams to play off for premierships

THE SAWTELL Panthers and Nambucca Roosters are set to play for the ultimate prize during Group 2 Rugby League’s grand final day, at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The Panthers enter their first grand final since 2011, which is also the last time they won the first-grade premiership. Sawtell will try to […]

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Fernmount athlete wins gold at Surf Life Saving championships Peter Allison [centre] flanked by Kurrawa Surf Life Saving Club team mates James Callaghan and Joe Alaimo at the National Surf Life Saving Pool Rescue Championships in Adelaide.
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Fernmount athlete wins gold at Surf Life Saving championships

PETER Allison has returned home with a swag of medals from the Surf Life Saving Australian Pool Rescue Championships in Adelaide. The Fernmount resident won five gold medals, and broke two Australian records and one world record in an outstanding meet. The 78-year-old proved once again to be one of the best of his age […]

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A dream realised as Bowra Sports Hub officially opens Michael Kemp MP (third from right) with representatives of the Bowra Sports Hub at the official opening on Saturday.
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A dream realised as Bowra Sports Hub officially opens

BOWRAVILLE’S long-awaited Sports Hub was officially opened on Saturday, 23 August, marking a major milestone in the community’s sporting history. Acknowledged on the day was the Hub’s Governance Group, comprising Mary Dal Santo, Craig Doolan, Paul Le Cerf, Perry McNally and David Taylor, which played a pivotal role in bringing this ambitious project to life […]

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Clark, Gaze elevated as Sport Australia legends Andrew Gaze and Belinda Clarke have received more recognition for contributions to their sports. Photo: Con Chronis/AAP PHOTOS.
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Clark, Gaze elevated as Sport Australia legends

BELINDA Clark first dreamed of winning Wimbledon but it’s her trailblazing feats in cricket that have led to her elevation to legend status in the Sport Australia Hall of Fame. Clark and basketball icon Andrew Gaze have received the prestigious honour as the 52nd and 53rd legends to be announced since the category’s inception in […]

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Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club
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Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club

Dianne O’Leary had a top week at The Island, winning two nearest the pins. Peter Scott winds up on the 11th tee at Nambucca under the surveillance of Club Champion Troy Herbert. DEIDRE Fletcher has enjoyed sustained success across winter at the Nambucca Heads Island Golf Course and very few work harder on their game. […]

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One week down in Group 2 rugby league finals series Macksville Sea Eagles reserves take on Woolgoolga this Sunday for a place in the Grand Final. Photo: Macksville Sea Eagles.
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One week down in Group 2 rugby league finals series

THE COFFS Harbour Comets and Sawtell Panthers have both been victorious during the first week of the Group 2 Rugby League finals series. The Sawtell Panthers moved within one win of a grand final berth after having a 32-30 win against the Nambucca Roosters, in their Qualifying Semi-Final in Nambucca Heads. The Coffs Harbour Comets […]

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AFL North Coast finals series to get underway The finals get underway this weekend in Woolgoolga. Photo: AFL North Coast.
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AFL North Coast finals series to get underway

THE AFL North Coast finals series gets underway this weekend, with teams buoyed by wins in the final round of the home and away season. The Sawtell/Toormina Saints finished second on the ladder after a 17.9 (111) to 6.12 (48) win against the Port Macquarie Magpies at Richardson Park. The Coffs Harbour Breakers finished as […]

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AFL North Coast juniors represent NSW
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AFL North Coast juniors represent NSW

SOME of AFL North Coast’s most promising juniors have proudly represented their state. Reese Legend, Chloe Murphy and Zoe Tarlinton were part of the NSW All Schools team that played at the School Sport Australia – Australian Football Girls 15 Years & Under Championship at Moreton Bay. Their NSW team finished third after defeating South […]

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Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club Nambucca's Robyn Dyer claimed the nearest the pin on the 8th at The Island.
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Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club

Nambucca’s Robyn Dyer claimed the nearest the pin on the 8th at The Island. Kye Garzoli gives the ball the full whooshka at The Island Golf Course. LARGER than life Andrew Donovan has some new threads for his colourful wardrobe after storming home for a rarish victory at the Nambucca Heads Island Golf Course. In […]

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