August 28, 2026
Fernmount lifesaver’s nationals medal haul
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Fernmount lifesaver’s nationals medal haul

PETER Allison has once again proven he’s one of Australia’s best surf lifesavers in his age group. The 66-year-old Fernmount resident returned with a haul of medals from the recent Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) Australian Pool Rescue Championships in Adelaide. He came away with wins in his four individual events: the 100m obstacle race, […]

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Safety Beach Women’s Golf Leanne Clark and Janelle Coleman.
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Safety Beach Women’s Golf

FIRST Round Report plus final Medal Round The first round of the Club Championships got underway with 33 players taking to the course. There was plenty of excitement and anticipation as everyone looked to make a strong start to the championship. Conditions provided a good test for the field with intermittent downpours and showers for […]

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Swans face Saints in Coffs in double-header The Sydney Swans play their latest AFLW match in Coffs Harbour this Saturday.
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Swans face Saints in Coffs in double-header

AFLW action returns to the Coffs Coast this weekend, with the Sydney Swans hosting St Kilda Saints in the third round of the latest AFLW season. The Swans and Saints play off at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium on Saturday, 29 August, from 4.35 pm. It’s the third time the Swans have played in Coffs […]

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RUGBY: Snappers seize minor premiership Coffs Harbour Snappers secured the 1st Grade Mid North Coast Rugby Union Northern Division season minor premiership. Photo: Supplied.
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RUGBY: Snappers seize minor premiership

THE Coffs Harbour Snappers 1st Grade drew 24-all with Port Pirates on Saturday and in doing so secured the minor premiership and the right to host the major semi-final on Saturday. The game was played with finals intensity, and top spot on the ladder the glittering prize. Snappers struck first after 15 minutes with Morgan […]

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AFL North Coast teams to play off for premierships The Coffs Harbour Breakers will look to defend their premiership as they take on the Port Macquarie Magpies in the senior men’s grand final.
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AFL North Coast teams to play off for premierships

JUDGEMENT day has arrived, with the ultimate prize on the line. AFL North Coast’s senior teams will play off for premierships during grand final day on Saturday, 29 August, at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium. The Port Macquarie Magpies and Coffs Harbour Breakers face off for the senior men’s premiership. The Breakers will look to […]

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What’s on this week The AFL North Coast grand finals are being played this weekend, with the Coffs Harbour Breakers and Port Macquarie Magpies facing off in the senior men’s, reserves, and Under 18s.
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What’s on this week

IT is the pointy end of the season in many codes. This weekend the AFL North Coast grand finals are being played, with the Coffs Harbour Breakers and Port Macquarie Magpies (pictured above) facing off in the senior men’s, reserves, and Under 18s. In other games across the week: Friday, 28 August Australian Rules Football […]

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Former AFL North Coast player makes AFLW debut Amaia Wain in action for the Bellingen Bulldogs.
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Former AFL North Coast player makes AFLW debut

AMAIA Wain has taken her place amongst the best female Aussie Rules players in the country. The former Bellingen Bulldogs and Sawtell/Toormina Saints player made her AFLW debut, playing for the Western Bulldogs in their opening round win against the Gold Coast Suns on the Gold Coast. The 18-year-old had four disposals and four tackles […]

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Safety Beach Womens Stableford Laurie Pilon, Kim Batty, Kerry Slater.
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Safety Beach Womens Stableford

11/08/2026 A FIELD of 33 players contested this week’s Stableford competition on a dry course that provided plenty of run. The standout performer of the day was Kim Batty, who returned an excellent score of 38 Stableford points to take out the competition. Kim’s consistent play, good course management and the ability to capitalise on […]

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Coffs Harbour Snappers seniors shape up for semis Snappers’ Brooklyn French in full flight with Erin Sandry, Nicki Black and Ash Downton in support. Photo: Supplied by Snappers.
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Coffs Harbour Snappers seniors shape up for semis

THE Snappers’ 1st Grade Women held on to beat a fast-finishing Marlins side 15-12 in local rugby action on the weekend at Bayrange Rugby Park. The Snappers raced to a 15-0 lead before the Marlins mounted their comeback. Snappers’ flyer Brooklyn French crossed for two tries with crafty half Erin Sandry scoring the side’s third […]

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Woolgoolga Wolves howl into Men’s Premier League finals Woolgoolga Wolves (blue) defeated Yamba 4-2 in the Men’s Premier League. Photo: Supplied.
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Woolgoolga Wolves howl into Men’s Premier League finals

THE penultimate round of the season has set the stage for a thrilling finals series, with Woolgoolga Wolves overcoming a spirited Yamba Breakers 4-2 under lights on Saturday night. The Wolves had already secured the Men’s Premier League title last week after building an unassailable nine-point lead over second-placed Northern Storm, but Yamba clearly had […]

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