January 15, 2026
Sweeney hat-trick powers storm to 7-1 blitz Tom Sweeney (right) hat-trick inspires Northern Storm to 7-1 victory. Photo: D Wigley.
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Sweeney hat-trick powers storm to 7-1 blitz

TOM Sweeney bagged a hat-trick as Northern Storm sent a fierce warning to their title rivals with a 7-1 demolition of Bellingen Bats in the HIT105.5 Men’s Premier League on Saturday. The reigning champions took control early at the Coffs Coast Synthetic Fields, storming to a 3-0 lead by half-time through a Sweeney double and […]

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Coffs to host inaugural State Classic The VW State Classic is set to be held later this month.
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Coffs to host inaugural State Classic

COFFS Harbour is set to host an historic event that will combine five state surfing titles for the first time. Taking place from Tuesday, 27 May, to Sunday, 1 June, the VW State Classic is set to bring together five Surfing NSW State Titles: Junior, Masters Shortboard, Longboard, SUP, and High School. The six-day event […]

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Coffs Coast surfer wins prestigious junior title Benji Lowen celebrates his victory.
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Coffs Coast surfer wins prestigious junior title

BENJI Lowen has taken out a prestigious junior title after beating some of the country’s top junior surfers. The Coffs Harbour Boardriders Club member won the Under 18 Boys title at the Youth Surfing National Battle at Caves Beach in Lake Macquarie. The premier surfing competition features some of the best up-and-coming surfers in the […]

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Talented  Female Program Shines in Female Football Week The Talented Female Program Under 13s squad celebrating Female Football Week.
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Talented Female Program Shines in Female Football Week

The Talented Female Program Under 13s squad celebrating Female Football Week. The TFP’s Under 15s. The TFP’s Under 17s squad. THE PLAYERS from the Talented Female Program brought enthusiasm and excitement to Female Football Week on the North Coast. Despite a weather-impacted start to the season, the mood has been upbeat whenever boots have met […]

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C.ex Coffs Bowls Club Chris Irvine, Dot Heron, Laine Down winners C.ex Coffs Major Triples '25.
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C.ex Coffs Bowls Club

HARD to keep a great bowler down with our very own Dot Heron (skip), with her team of Laine Down and Chris Irvine, winning the Club Major Triples (pictured).  Dot and her team played a great game to defeat Beryl Foster, Robyn Groundwater and Sue Wilson 21-16.  Everyone enjoyed the great shots being played back […]

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Coffs Coast swimmers excel at Nationals Coco Becker, Tristan Shih and Bridie Gordon.
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Coffs Coast swimmers excel at Nationals

COFFS Harbour Swimming Club members have once again excelled against Australia’s finest. The group of seven swimmers achieved top results at the recent Australian Age and Multiclass Age Championships and the Australian Open Championships, both held in Brisbane. Bridie Gordon (24th 100m backstroke), Tristan Shih (25th 200m Backstroke), and Coco Becker (26th 100m Backstroke) achieved […]

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Wallabies eye crucial World Cup seeding amid nasty run The Wallabies are preparing themselves for a huge international calendar ahead of RWC27. Photo: Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS.
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Wallabies eye crucial World Cup seeding amid nasty run

WITH much unfinished business to tend to, Joe Schmidt has detailed the immense challenges confronting the Wallabies as he plots to secure Australia an all-important top-six seeding for the 2027 home Rugby World Cup. The Wallabies have 12 Test matches between July and November in which to claw their way from eighth in the international […]

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Coffs Suns juniors play rep round at home Coffs Harbour Suns junior girls team.
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Coffs Suns juniors play rep round at home

COFFS Harbour Basketball Association recently hosted a big weekend of junior representative basketball, as Coffs Harbour Suns junior teams took on visiting teams over the Anzac Day long weekend. Coffs Suns teams played in Round 2 of the Northern Junior League season at home, as they welcomed visiting teams from across Northern NSW. A Coffs […]

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Snappers remain undefeated with wet weather win Coffs Harbour Snappers reserves cheer the first grade side onto the field.
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Snappers remain undefeated with wet weather win

COFFS Harbour Snappers have continued their undefeated start to the season with a hard-fought wet weather win against the Grafton Redmen, in their first home game of the year at Coffs Rugby Park. The Snappers won their third straight game to start the season prevailing 29-15 against a spirited Redmen side, as they remain the […]

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Australian Masters champion Grant Stocks wins eight gold medals Grant Stocks wins gold in the shot put.
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Australian Masters champion Grant Stocks wins eight gold medals

Grant Stocks wins gold in the shot put. Grant Stocks, 86, has won eight gold medals at the 2025 Australian Masters National Championships. Top of the podium: Grant Stocks took out eight gold medals. GRANT Stocks, 86, won eight gold medals at the 2025 Australian Masters National Championships held in Adelaide on Easter Monday. Competing […]

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