AFTER months of preparation and the recent hire of a part-time greenskeeper, Scotts Head Bowls Club successfully hosted its premier annual event, the Ben Budge Memorial Triples, on the weekend of 14–15 September. The competition, named in honour of one of the club’s most successful bowlers, attracted more than 20 teams from across the region. […]

SWIMMING North Coast members have achieved top results at the recent NSW Youth State Age Short Course Championships in Sydney. Seven of the club’s swimmers competed at the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre and had top meets against the state’s best juniors. Macksville’s Matilda Buchholz had a fantastic meet, winning ten gold medals and one […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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. […]

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’ […]

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 […]