April 14, 2026
Port Macquarie Sharks travel north for trials against Nambucca Roosters
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Port Macquarie Sharks travel north for trials against Nambucca Roosters

Putting on the colours of his new team at Coronation Park on Sunday was former NRL player Craig Garvey. Nambucca’s Daniel Donavan was devastating in defence during Sunday’s trial against the Port Macquarie Sharks. Nambucca’s Renee Widders on the attack during Sunday’s trial against the Port Macquarie Sharks. THE Nambucca Roosters RLFC hosted four pre-season […]

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AFL North Coast season to get underway Coffs Harbour Breakers begin their premiership defence this weekend.
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AFL North Coast season to get underway

AUSSIE Rules returns to the Coffs Coast this weekend with opening round matches in the 2026 AFL North Coast season to get underway in Sawtell and Woolgoolga. Men’s Coffs Harbour Breakers begin their premiership defence in Woolgoolga, when they take on the Northern Beaches Blues on Saturday afternoon at the Wiigulga Sports Complex. The Northern […]

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Premier League season to get underway Coffs City United Lions begin their premiership defence this weekend.
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Premier League season to get underway

THE WORLD game makes its return to the Coffs Coast this weekend, as North Coast Football’s Hit 105.5 Men’s Premier League season kicks off across the region. Coffs City United Lions begin their premiership defence by taking on the Coffs Coast Tigers in their local derby at Polwarth Drive Fields. Last season’s runners up and […]

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Coffs City vs Iona FC: Interclub Challenge played in ‘great spirit’ Players from both clubs gather for a group shot.
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Coffs City vs Iona FC: Interclub Challenge played in ‘great spirit’

COFFS City came out on top in a strongly-contested Interclub Challenge played against Iona FC on Saturday, 28 March. The two Mid North Coast clubs played pre-season games across the following divisions: U12 Boys, U14 Boys, U16 Boys, U16 Girls, and Ladies and Men’s premier and reserve grades. Coffs won five games to two to […]

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Table tennis clubs in Coffs Harbour receive a defibrillator Manager of The Shores Carol Merritt, presents the defib to Wayne Brady and Reece Baker. Photo: Wayne Brady.
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Table tennis clubs in Coffs Harbour receive a defibrillator

MEDICAL emergencies are usually a surprise, so it always helps to be prepared. With this in mind, members of the Coffs over 50s and Coffs Harbour Table Tennis clubs recently gathered to celebrate the donation of a new defibrillator to help ensure the safety and wellbeing of players and visitors. The machine was donated by […]

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Talented Female Program enjoys unprecedented growth
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Talented Female Program enjoys unprecedented growth

Talented Female Program Under 13s players. Talented Female Program Under 14s players. Talented Female Program Under 16s players. NORTH Coast Football’s (NCF) Talented Female Program is benefiting from the surge in popularity of the women’s game, with 2026 participation numbers hitting record highs. NCF general manager Duncan Marchant says the growth is unprecedented. “So far […]

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Suns to play first home game of season The Coffs Harbour Suns Youth Men team in Sydney.
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Suns to play first home game of season

THE COFFS Coast’s best junior basketballers will represent their region at home this weekend. The Coffs Harbour Suns Youth Men (Under 20s) team play their first home game of their representative season, when they host the Hills Hornets from 5pm on Saturday, 11 April, at Sportz Central. The game is part of Round 3 of […]

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Yarrahapinni surfer Sandon Vowels qualifies for State Titles Sandon Vowels, Hamish Harrigan, Max Crowley and Jarrah White at the North Coast Regional Titles. Photo: supplied.
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Yarrahapinni surfer Sandon Vowels qualifies for State Titles

YARRAHAPINNI surfer Sandon Vowels has qualified for the NSW State Titles, following a strong showing at a North Coast qualifier held on Sunday, 22 March at Emerald Beach. A Surfing NSW Junior Regional Series event, the tournament was hosted by the Woolgoolga Boardriders Club and was open to athletes from Red Rock to Crescent Head. […]

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Karate champion eyes gold at World Shoto Cup in Mexico Andrew Hall (left) has been selected to represent Australia.
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Karate champion eyes gold at World Shoto Cup in Mexico

A DEDICATED local martial artist is preparing to represent Australia on the international stage, with his sights firmly set on gold at the upcoming World Shoto Cup in Mexico in 2026. Sensei Andrew Hall secured his place on the Australian team after a strong 2024–25 competition circuit across Australia. His recent international success included a […]

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North Coast junior surfers shine at regional titles Avalon Vowels in action.
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North Coast junior surfers shine at regional titles

Avalon Vowels in action. Rio Luther Barr. Koa Fenix Quandt Messer. EMERALD Beach turned on some great autumn conditions last weekend as nearly 50 of the region’s best junior surfers competed for coveted spots at the upcoming NSW State Titles. The 2026 North Coast Junior Regional Titles brought together talented groms from across the stretch […]

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