SOUTHERN Cross University has strengthened its long-standing partnership with the SCU Marlins, with plans to boost student involvement, research collaboration and community engagement. President of the SCU Marlins, Michael Edwards, said he was excited to see the sponsorship taken to the next level. “This club plays an important role in our community, as does the […]

THE COFFS Harbour Suns Under 14s Girls have won their competition title at the Waratah North Eastern Junior League Finals in Tamworth. The Suns side capped off a tremendous undefeated season with a 57-41 grand final win against home side the Tamworth Thunderbolts. Blair Hofman was named Most Valuable Player of the grand final. A […]

THE Northern Storm have literally stormed into finals contention with a resounding 5-1 comeback over the Orara Valley Dingoes in the Women’s Premier League on Friday night. It was far from smooth sailing early, as the Dingoes drew first blood after just seven minutes when Kalla Linsley pounced on a loose ball in the six-yard […]

SPORT and recreation clubs across the Coffs Coast are being urged to apply for a share of $50,000 in funding through the 2025 NSW Local Sport Grant Program. Coffs Harbour Nationals MP Gurmesh Singh said the program is designed to strengthen grassroots sport by increasing participation, improving access, and enhancing facilities across local communities. “It […]

SYDNEY Swans have returned to the Coffs Coast, with the club’s women’s side taking part in an AFLW Community Camp and visiting local schools to help run clinics. The Swans were put through their paces in a gruelling training session at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium, before hosting a junior clinic for their adoring young […]

COFFS Harbour is set to host Australia’s best junior rugby league talent for the second straight year. The Australian Secondary Schools Rugby League Championships kick off this weekend, Sunday 13 July. The week-long competition will be held at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium, with the championships showcasing future NRL and NRLW stars. The Under 18s […]

THE Sydney Sixers are set to return to Coffs Harbour in early 2026, as they take on a familiar rival. The Sixers meet the Brisbane Heat on Monday, 5 January, at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium as part of the newly-announced fixture for the BBL|15 season. Marking the club’s seventh appearance in the region, the […]

North Coast Force men’s players celebrate their victory. Photo: AFL North Coast. The North Coast Force women’s team. Photo: AFL North Coast. NORTH Coast Force have won their first representative game in seven years in emphatic style. AFL North Coast’s best men’s players beat the North West Blue Heelers by 66 points in Gunnedah. The […]

Melissa Smith on her way to second in the Ladies Class in the Nissan Pulsar Q. Twelve-year-old Harlem Runge, driving a Mitsubishi Lancer, took third in Juniors. Photo: Ian Smith. Ryan Moran in the Nissan Bluebird. Photo: Ian Smith. Michael Ruth in his immaculate Datsun 1200. Photo: Ian Smith. Tom Cooper at his first event […]

AFTER a weekend off for representative games, the AFL North Coast season resumes this weekend with Round 9 matches. Ladder leaders the Coffs Harbour Breakers host the Macleay Valley Eagles at Fitzroy Oval, in their first meeting of the season. The Sawtell/Toormina Saints travel to take on the Grafton Tigers, in what is also the […]