NAMBUCCA Squash served up a winner with its recent doubles night, drawing in locals and players from further afield for a lively hit-out. Line One clashes produced rapid-fire rallies and plenty of nick-finding brilliance, while the mixed doubles proved just as popular, with players of all ages lapping up the carnival atmosphere. Former national coach […]
Macksville Country Club Golf
A BIG week of golf culminated with the four person Ambrose (“Clarke Day”) sponsored by Allan Clarke. Over 70 players registered for this teams event. Winners on the day were Dale Brunsdon’s team including Jack Grant, Jake and Allan Clarke. Runners up were the team of Beau Lavender, Jim Wilkes ,Tim Wilkes and Peter Lambert. […]
Nambucca Strikers crowned Premiers and storm into Grand Final
Nambucca Strikers are the 2025 Women’s Division One Premiers. Photo: supplied. Nambucca Strikers have won a berth in the Grand Final. Photo: supplied. THE Nambucca Strikers have turned a season of grit into glory, being crowned Women’s Division One Premiers before storming straight into the Grand Final at C.ex Coffs International Stadium on Saturday, September […]

Nambucca Roosters set sights on back-to-back premierships
Nambucca Roosters player Logan Jones is met by Woolgoolga defenders Coen Van Dugteren, Reyce Saddler and Stephen Prince. Nambucca Roosters First Grade player Dean Goodwin is pursued to the tryline by Isaiah Cochrane. Woolgoolga’s Michael Curnow on the attack during Sunday’s qualifying final against the Nambucca Roosters. Nambucca’s Jay Melrose adds to the Roosters’ tally […]
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 […]
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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]
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. […]