THE Macleay Valley Rangers (MVR) have their sights set on a major silverware haul, preparing to contest three senior grade grand finals on Saturday, 27 September. As another weather-impacted Football Mid North Coast season comes to a close, the Kempsey-based Rangers head to the big dance in men’s first grade, reserve grade and women’s […]

Nambucca Roosters celebrate highly successful 2025 season
The inaugural recipient of the perpetual trophy named in his honour, the Toby Batten Achievement Award, was Toby Batten. Best and Fairest Player for the Nambucca Roosters First Grade for 2025 was Zac Johnson. Best and Fairest Player for the Nambucca Roosters Women’s Tackle team for 2025 was Charlize Jones. Best and Fairest for the […]

Group 2 Rugby League season review
The Nambucca Roosters won the first grade and women’s premiership, while the Woolgoolga Seahorses won the Club Championship. The Macksville Sea Eagles won the reserve grade and Under 18s premierships. THE 2025 Group 2 Rugby League season saw two Nambucca Valley teams split winning the senior premierships, while two Coffs Coast teams also challenged for […]
Macksville Country Club Golf
BRAD Fortescue won the Spoon (best gross score) with Craig Trowbridge winning the Medal for net results. Matt Baker was runner up to Brad in Div1 with John Fortescue runner up in Div2. Nearest the pins were Ross Donnelly (A), Craig Trowbridge (B) and Greg Hogan (C grade). On Sunday Brad and John Fortescue sponsored […]
Urunga Raiders crowned champions after 4-3 epic
THE Urunga Raiders capped their dream season with a nerve-shredding 4-3 victory over Boambee in the Women’s Premier League grand final at C.ex Coffs International Stadium. The premiers looked unstoppable, storming to a 3-0 lead shortly after halftime. But the Eagles refused to fold. Golden Boot winner Kylie McDonald sparked life into Boambee with a […]

Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club
IT WAS another action-packed week of golf at the club, with competitions played across Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday. The course has been in excellent condition, and players were treated to a mix of challenges depending on the day’s weather and pin placements. Wednesday’s monthly stroke competition saw a healthy field take to the course in […]
Wilbow wins triple gold at the ICN Coffs Harbour Bodybuilding Classic
NAMBUCCA Valley-based bodybuilder Jo Wilbow has taken out three gold medals at the ICN (I Compete Natural) Coffs Harbour Classic held at Opal Cove Resort, continuing her impressive track record in the sport. Competing in three categories – Ms Figure 40+, Ms Classic Figure, and Ms Figure Open/Overall – Jo Wilbow placed first in all […]
Sea Eagles and Roosters win premierships
The Macksville Sea Eagles reserve grade side celebrate their premiership win. The Nambucca Roosters women celebrate their premiership win. The Macksville Sea Eagles Under 18s celebrate their premiership win. THE Macksville Sea Eagles and Nambucca Roosters have both won premierships with victories in Group 2 Rugby League’s grand finals at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium. […]
Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club
Robyn Jones ran riot at the Nambucca Heads Island Golf Course with an eye-watering 48 stableford points. Dave Rosser tees off on 13 under the watchful gaze of his pennant team captain Steve Doherty. AN INVADER from a Greg Norman-designed new golf course near Ipswich in Queensland upset the Nambucca locals more than a stroke […]
Nambucca Roosters win back-to-back premierships
Last year’s premiers the Nambucca Roosters have gone back-to-back, winning the 2025 Group 2 First Grade Grand Final on Sunday. Sawtell’s Tyke Kemp catches Nambucca’s Damien Carriage during Sunday’s Group 2 Grand Final. The Nambucca Roosters’ Jay Melrose eyes the tryline. Sawtell’s Darcy Collins and Jake Thornton take on the Rooster’ Zac Johnson Nambucca Roosters’ […]