Ethan Blockey, Daniel Bannerman (coach) and Sara Bergen.
THREE Coffs Coast swimmers have achieved top results at the Australian Multi-Class Open Championships on the Gold Coast. Sara Bergen, Ethan Blockey and Rose-Anna Herden took on the nation’s best at the recent Australian Championships. They were among eight Swimming North Coast members who competed at the Australian Multi-Class Open Championships. The Multi-Class events are […]
Philip Channells with his hot and sweaty class. Photo: Kate Pye
Philip Channells with his hot and sweaty class. Photo: Kate Pye Raji Renshaw’s impromptu outdoor performance. Photo: Kate Pye. MOVE IT – Sawtell returned on Sunday 19 April, bringing a high-energy, one-off dance fitness class to the Sawtell Surf Life Saving Club. Running from 10am to 11am, the session drew a strong local crowd keen […]
It was a dominant day for the Port Macquarie Magpies, winning in seniors, reserves and women’s competitions. Photo: SaltyFoxFotography.
THE AFL North Coast season continued with Round 2 matches in Port Macquarie and Grafton. The Port Macquarie Magpies recorded their first win of the season in dominant fashion, smashing the Northern Beaches Blues 24.12 (156) to 4.2 (26) in Port Macquarie. Port Macquarie Magpies women’s side had a 4.2 (26) to 2.7 (19) win […]
The Suns Under 20s proved too strong for the Port Macquarie Dolphins. Photo: Coffs Harbour Basketball Association.
COFFS Harbour Suns Youth Men have had a successful trip to Port Macquarie. The Suns Under 20s team had an 81-66 win against the Port Macquarie Dolphins, during the latest round of their Basketball NSW Waratah Basketball League representative season. The Suns held a 20-14 lead at quarter time, and had a 36-31 half-time lead. […]
Foundation Chairperson Nicky Smith with recipient Lilly Darlington. (credit Jen Hetherington)
RISING athlete Lilly Darlington, 11, has again received funding through the Coleman-Smith Foundation, which provides financial support to talented young sportspeople in the Stuarts Point and Eungai areas. Having received funds from the Foundation in the past, Lilly’s ongoing achievements have made her a worthy recipient once more. Foundation Chairperson Nicky Smith elaborated at an […]
Nambucca Roosters begin their premiership defence this weekend. They are seeking their third in a row in 2026, having broken a 28-year drought with victory in 2024. Photo: Mick Birtles.
RUGBY League returns to the region with a blockbuster grand final rematch, when the 2026 Group 2 season kicks off this weekend. The Nambucca Roosters begin their premiership defence with a grand final rematch against the Sawtell Panthers, on Sunday afternoon at Coronation Park. The Roosters will be going for a third-straight premiership this season, […]
Jake Hill in spectacular style in his Honda.
Jake Hill in spectacular style in his Honda. Autocross enjoys a variety of vehicles and competitors. Troy Haworth and his Celica claimed the quickest front wheel drive. Dave Morrow, proving experience is more than a match for horsepower alone. Luke Pell’s well-developed bug which was quickest rear wheel drive on the day. DESPITE the economic […]
The Thompson family celebrating Michaels historic win.
THE 2026 SSAA National Benchrest Centrefire Championships were held at Dairyville range Coffs Harbour over the 4 day Easter weekend. We had competitors from WA, SA, Qld and NSW attending. Local shooter Michael Thompson was the overall winner of the 4 days he was 1st in all categories the 2-gun with .2270. 3-gun with .2160 […]
Coffs Harbour Snappers reserves begin their premiership defence this weekend.
THE GAME they play in heaven makes its return for another year, with the Mid North Coast Rugby Union Northern Division season kicking off across the region this weekend. The Port Macquarie Pirates begin their premiership defence at home in the local derby against the Hastings Valley Vikings. Last season’s runners-up the Coffs Harbour Snappers […]
Angus Anderson celebrates his goal during the AFL Round 5 Gather Round match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Fremantle Dockers. Photo: AAP Image/Matt Turner.
ANGUS Anderson has made Coffs Coast sporting history after realising his footy dream. The former Sawtell/Toormina Saints player made his AFL debut playing for the Collingwood Magpies, during their Gather Round game against the Fremantle Dockers at Adelaide Oval. The 22-year-old made history as the first male player from both the AFL North Coast competition […]
