SCOTT Mieni has been recognised for his outstanding and invaluable contribution to rugby league. The Urunga resident was awarded Volunteer of the Year in the NRL National Community Awards – First Nations. He was also named the NSW Rugby League First Nations Volunteer of the Year. Mieni has been a committee member, coach, and mentor […]
J Urge, R Flynn and N Flynn from Sawtell receive the prize money of $1800 from Scotts Head Bowls Club Secretary Manager Mark Singh. Photo: supplied.
Ben Budge Memorial Triples draws crowds to Scotts Head
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 excel at State Champs
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 […]
Macleay Valley Rangers set sights on triple grand final glory
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 […]
The inaugural recipient of the perpetual trophy named in his honour, the Toby Batten Achievement Award, was Toby Batten.
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 […]
The Nambucca Roosters won the first grade and women’s premiership, while the Woolgoolga Seahorses won the Club Championship.
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 […]
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 […]
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 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’ […]
