December 3, 2025
AFL North Coast teams to play for premiership glory The Coffs Harbour Breakers and Sawtell/Toormina Saints women play off for the second straight time in the grand final. Photo: AFL North Coast.
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AFL North Coast teams to play for premiership glory

ONE more win for premiership glory. AFL North Coast teams will play off for the ultimate prize this weekend during their grand finals at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium. The Coffs Harbour Breakers and Sawtell/Toormina Saints seniors play off for the premiership flag. It’s their first meeting in the premiership decider since 2018, as both […]

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Orara Valley finish on a high with 2-1 triumph Orara Valley Dingoes captain Helen Moseley (yellow) with Woolgoolga Wildcats goalscorer Chloe Webb.
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Orara Valley finish on a high with 2-1 triumph

Orara Valley Dingoes captain Helen Moseley (yellow) with Woolgoolga Wildcats goalscorer Chloe Webb. Junior footballers revelled in small-sided matches at half-time. THE Orara Valley Dingoes bowed out in style, upsetting finals-bound Woolgoolga 2-1 in the Women’s Premier League on Friday night. Jemma Rigoni did the early damage with a rapid double, slipping through the Wildcats’ […]

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Coffs Suns girls win State Cup title The Coffs Harbour Suns Under 14s girls team celebrate their title win.
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Coffs Suns girls win State Cup title

THE COFFS Harbour Suns Under 14s girls team are the toast of the Coffs Harbour Basketball Association, after winning a state title. The Suns girls won their division at the Basketball NSW Waratah Junior League State Cup in Wollongong. The Suns side took home the gold medals and the honour of being crowned state champions […]

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Wolves denied title as community rallies for mental health
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Wolves denied title as community rallies for mental health

Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh, Boambee FC captain Mitchell Brewster, NCF referees, Woolgoolga Wolves captain James Palmer and NCF General Manager Duncan Marchant. Teen Bailey Barden opened the scoring for Boambee FC. THE Woolgoolga Wolves were forced to put the champagne on ice after being held to a 1-1 draw by a gutsy Boambee […]

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Saints smash Magpies in final round of season The Sawtell/Toormina Saints celebrate the club’s 40th anniversary.
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Saints smash Magpies in final round of season

THE Sawtell/Toormina Saints have had a big confidence boost heading into the finals series after smashing the Port Macquarie Magpies in the final round of the AFL North Coast season. The Saints showed their premiership winning credentials and intent in a 17.9 (111) to 6.12 (48) win against the Magpies at Richardson Park. It was […]

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Crusaders host grand finals as they celebrate record growth St Augustine’s Under 12s team celebrate their grand final win.
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Crusaders host grand finals as they celebrate record growth

THE COFFS Harbour Crusaders Junior Rugby Union Club has celebrated an incredible milestone. Player numbers hit an all-time high of 429 registered players in 2025, up from just 180 in 2018. This growth cements the Crusaders as one of the fastest-growing junior rugby competitions in regional Australia. Crusaders president Paul Butcher said the surge in […]

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AFL North Coast finals series to get underway The finals get underway this weekend in Woolgoolga. Photo: AFL North Coast.
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AFL North Coast finals series to get underway

THE AFL North Coast finals series gets underway this weekend, with teams buoyed by wins in the final round of the home and away season. The Sawtell/Toormina Saints finished second on the ladder after a 17.9 (111) to 6.12 (48) win against the Port Macquarie Magpies at Richardson Park. The Coffs Harbour Breakers finished as […]

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Coffs Coast roller derby star represents Australia Claire Dwyer greets the crowd at the World Cup.
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Coffs Coast roller derby star represents Australia

CLAIRE Dwyer has proudly represented her country in roller derby. The Coffs Coast Derby team member played for Team Australia at the recent Junior Roller Derby Association World Cup in Brisbane. She was part of the Australian team that took home the bronze medal, after defeating New Zealand 213-211 in a nail-biting contest. The Australian […]

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Coffs hosts International Tag Series The New Zealand Mixed Seniors team celebrate their title win.
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Coffs hosts International Tag Series

OZTAG players from across the country have proudly represented their cultural heritage on the field in Coffs Harbour. The players competed in the International Tag Series, a unique tournament which sees players representing their cultural heritage rather than their country of residence. New Zealand won the Mixed Seniors title beating the Irish Exiles 6-2 in […]

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North Coast Football gala day shines through the storm Rain didn’t dampen the spirits of the footballers at the NCF Gala Day.
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North Coast Football gala day shines through the storm

Rain didn’t dampen the spirits of the footballers at the NCF Gala Day. North Coast entered seven teams at the Gala Day. The teams consisted of players aged nine to 12 years old. Big smiles at the NCF Gala Day. NCF head coach Nico Bonarrigo was impressed by the calibre of players at the Gala […]

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