COFFS Harbour student Charlotte Bunny has been named in the 2026 All Australian Women’s Football Team following her standout performance at the National Championships in Melbourne. This prestigious national honour places Charlotte, who is a Bishop Druitt College (BDC), among the nation’s top young footballers. As a junior, Charlotte played for Boambee FC. She now […]

Andrew Mackinnon was swanning about after blitzing the homeward run for the win at Nambucca Heads on Saturday. Michael Summerill was a picture of concentration at The Island under the watchful gaze of Steve Doherty. Photos: Supplied by NHIGC. ANDREW Mackinnon rolled the clock back to a time when the Western Suburbs Magpies were a […]

Woolgoolga’s Lyn Adlawan carving it up in pristine conditions during the 40th Annual Logger Heads Malibu Classic. Cabarita’s Mike Pim showing the style that took him to the top in the Over 70’s Men Division at the 40th Annual Logger Heads Malibu Classic. Logger Heads Malibu Club President Barry Jagoe with Scotts Head’s Nate and […]

THE Coffs Coast has played host to more than 200 of Australia’s best young surfers, as they took part in the 2026 Rip Curl GromSearch Oz Cup. The young surfers vied for titles at North Diggers Beach and Park Beach, with the surf delivering everything from playful runners to powerful east coast walls that tested […]

THE Macksville Sea Eagles and Woolgoolga Seahorses have been victorious during Round 11 of the Group 2 Rugby League season. The Woolgoolga Seahorses gutted out an 18-14 win against the Grafton Ghosts in Grafton, consolidating second spot on the ladder and snapping a three-game losing streak. The Macksville Sea Eagles continued their winning run with […]

Minor singles winner Mike Oldham (left) and runner-up Tracey Armes (right). Photo: Supplied. Major singles winner John “Cocko” Cochrane (left) and runner-up Peter “Nobby” Carlow (right). Photo: Supplied. BOWRAVILLE Bowls Club held their A and B grade singles championship finals at the Bowra Sports Hub on Sunday, 12 July.  John “Cocko” Cochrane is the new […]

A BAND of North Coast swimmers travelled to Sydney’s Olympic Park to take part in the NSW Country Short-Course Championships from Friday, 10 July to Sunday, 12 July. The North Coast competitors were drawn from 10 clubs and, in total, they entered 340 events. Matilda Buchholz from Macksville Marlins Swimming Club won 12 gold medals […]

Nambucca Roosters first-grade players line up in their Indigenous Round jerseys, featuring the artwork of Gumbaynggirr artist Tehnaya West. Nambucca Roosters first-grade player Zac Johnson eyes the try-line to give his side their first points of the match. Nambucca Roosters first-grade player Brodie Simon smashes over the try-line in the latter stages of the game […]

The Coffs City United Pridettes and Bellingen in front of Bailey’s Box. Kourtney Morn, Nathan Silvy, Siobhan Murphy, Lee Jenkins, Dakota Smith and Holly Trimble. TWO years after the tragic loss of Bailey Jenkins, the football community has again united to ensure his legacy continues to encourage conversations about mental health. The annual Bailey Jenkins […]

MELANOMA survivor and Cancer Council fundraiser Colin ‘Wormo’ Wormleaton should hang his head in shame. The talented golfer’s handicap had drifted out to 10, making him a contestant for sandbagger of the year for 2026. But he shot himself in the foot – which was once constantly exposed on the Nambucca Heads Island Golf Course […]