Avalon in fluid action. Photo: Andrew Shields/Surfing Australia. Avalon in fluid action. Photo: Andrew Shields/Surfing Australia. EMERGING Yarrahapinni surf star Avalon Vowels has done the region proud with a strong showing at the Australian Junior Surfing Titles, held in Wollongong from 27 November to 5 December. To qualify for the national-level tournament, Avalon first needed […]
Former AFL North Coast player named in All-Australian team
CAMBRIDGE McCormick has proven herself to be one of the top female Australian Rules players in the country. The GWS Giants defender and former AFL North Coast player was named in this year’s AFLW All-Australian team, with selection in the Half Back line. The former Port Macquarie Magpies star had a stellar season for the […]
2025 Club Championship Honours: Trevor Sparks, Jayden Sparks, Jash Veerpal, Drew Woodhouse, Taylor Woodhouse, Jackson Lindsay, Jaida Wigley, Madi Williams and Kristy O’Connor.
Juniors shine at Nambucca Squash Club Championships
2025 Club Championship Honours: Trevor Sparks, Jayden Sparks, Jash Veerpal, Drew Woodhouse, Taylor Woodhouse, Jackson Lindsay, Jaida Wigley, Madi Williams and Kristy O’Connor. It proved a memorable day for the Sparks clan, with Trevor Sparks winning Men’s B Grade and his son Jayden Sparks winning Men’s A Grade and Boys Junior Grade. Jash Veerpal receiving […]
Mitchell Starc (r) and Scott Boland have been lauded for their key partnership at the Gabba. Photo: Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS.
Gabba moment that gives Marnus confidence of kicking on
THE last time Australia went 2-0 up in the Ashes, they went on to blow a golden chance to win the series outright, but Marnus Labuschagne pointed to one passage of play from the Brisbane Test when asked how the team would stop history repeating. Mitchell Starc’s second player-of-the-match performance from as many Tests this […]
Tee off time for the annual Stig Family Charity Golf Day
A packed house at Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club. The Nambucca Glass and Aluminum team at the Stig Family Golf Day. Wizard of Oz fancy dress at the Stig Family Charity Golf Day. THE Stig Family Charity Golf Day held at Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club returns on Sunday, 4 January 2026 and registrations are […]
Nambucca Roosters launch 2026 campaign with renewed vision
First Grade Coach Warwick Jones. Newly appointed Reserve Grade Coach Jeremy Burrows. Under 18s coach Geoff Batten. THE Nambucca Roosters Rugby League Football Club has kicked off its 2026 Group 2 campaign with pre-season training at Coronation Park, setting the tone for another big year after remarkable back-to-back premierships. With first grade success now the […]
Coaching roster changes as Macksville Sea Eagles prepare for 2026 season
Matt Hyland will step down from his role as first grade coach after five seasons at the helm, however will stay on as a player. Photo: supplied. Billy Cockbain will coach the under 18s and play for the first grade side during the 2026 season. Photo: supplied. David Lindsay continues as captain/coach of the reserve […]
Coffs club holds Round 3 of Khanacross series
Phil Isaac had the 4WD Ford Falcon on song to be fastest on the day. Nick Rudder in a Mazda 2 was the winner of the Road Tyres class. Junior Kai Hancock in a Mazda 3. Junior Mia Pell with her dad Luke navigating and passing on some knowledge. Junior Riley Mannington at his first […]
Urunga announced as venue for Surf Reflections Junior Series in 2026
Parker Abbott styling in the 2025 Cadet Cup at Bonny Hills. Competitors at the 2025 Cadet Cup in Bonny Hills. The Cup will transform into a three-event series in 2026. THE Reflections Cadet Cup surfing tournament will expand into three events as the Surf Reflections Junior Series in 2026. The debut Cup was held at […]
Nambucca Roosters premiership stars step into junior coaching roles
THREE stars of the premiership-winning Nambucca Roosters women’s team have stepped into new roles for 2026. Sam Field, Lacey Wilson and Xanthi Hand have all put their hands up to join the Nambucca Roosters Junior Rugby League Club as coaches. Field will guide the Under 16s girls team, while Wilson and Hand take the reins […]
