CRUNCH time has arrived for the region’s rugby league players as the Group 2 Rugby League finals series kicks off this weekend. The Woolgoolga Seahorses host the Macksville Sea Eagles in the Qualifying Semi-Final on Sunday afternoon at Solitary Islands Sports Ground. The winner will get a shot at minor premiers the Sawtell Panthers, in […]
Chris Wood led the 2026 North Coast Open Regional Qualifier at Coffs Harbour Golf Club from wire-to-wire. Photo: Golf NSW.
Incredible 10 birdies in opening round fires Wood to NorCo victory at Coffs
CHRIS Wood didn’t play his best golf at times during the second round of the North Coast Open Regional Qualifier at Coffs Harbour Golf Club, but it didn’t matter. He did enough on the first day to claim the historic title by two shots from Blake Proverbs and William Bruyeres. The defending Ford NSW Open […]
Snappers winger Shony Okazaki is chased by the Grafton defenders with Jack Harrison in support. Photo: Gary Nichols.
RUGBY: Coffs Harbour Snappers too good for Grafton Redmen
THE Coffs Harbour Snappers bounced back from their loss against Kempsey with a season-defining win over a strong Grafton outfit last Saturday. The Snappers and Grafton Redmen were locked at 12-all at halftime with Snappers claiming a 31-19 victory at fulltime. Snappers captain Jonah Colburn got the locals off to a great start when he […]
Coffs netball champions crowned
COFFS Coast’s netball champions have been crowned during Coffs Harbour Netball Association’s senior grand final night. Souths Hubba Bubbas were the Division 1 winners, with Souths Sour Straps the runners up. Jen Martin was awarded the Grand Final MVP, with Capri Goddard the Season Best & Fairest. Surfside Chips won the Division 2 competition, with […]
Cameron Pollard won the Srixon NSW Inclusion Championship for a fifth time in the past six years. Photo: Brad Greenshields.
Pollard wins NSW Inclusion Championship on home course
NOBODY was more surprised with Cameron Pollard’s win in the Srixon NSW Inclusion Championship played at Coffs Harbour Golf Club than the man himself. Heading to the first tee on Monday Pollard admitted that his confidence wasn’t that high. “I haven’t been playing that great,” Pollard said. “So I set some low expectations – then […]
What’s on this week
Friday, 7 August Football North Coast Football’s Women’s Premier League season – Round 19. Woolgoolga Wildcats vs Boambee Eagles at Clive Joass Memorial Sports Park. 7.15pm. Horse Racing 2026 Moonee Beach Hotel Coffs Cup at Coffs Harbour Racing Club. Saturday, 8 August Australian Rules Football AFL North Coast season – Round 16. Coffs Harbour Breakers […]
North Coast u13 footballers still undefeated in Premier Youth League
THE North Coast Under-13s extended their remarkable winning streak to six matches with a commanding 4-1 comeback victory over Valentine Phoenix in the Premier Youth League on Sunday. The league leaders were given an early scare when Valentine struck first against the run of play, but the response was emphatic. Tai Korman turned the contest […]
Australian Oztag to hold five marquee events per year in Coffs Harbour from 2027 to 2031
CITY of Coffs Harbour is set to lock-in a multi-year contract to host five flagship sports events which will generate up to $100 million in economic impact over the term of the proposed agreement. The arrangement – negotiated by the City and Australian Oztag – would confirm Coffs Harbour as the venue for the Junior […]
Woolgoolga Wildcats strengthen third spot with 4-1 victory
THE Woolgoolga Wildcats strengthened their grip on third place in the HIT105.5 Women’s Premier League with a commanding 4-1 victory over Northern Storm on a chilly night at Woolgoolga. The result, however, was anything but straightforward early on. Northern Storm stunned the home side inside four minutes when Tiarna Lynch rose highest to head home […]
Former NRL star visits Coffs
FORMER NRL star Clinton Toopi has visited Coffs Harbour for an important initiative. The former New Zealand international and current NRL State of Mind Program Manager was in town as part of the Youi Community Scrum program. The program delivers interactive programs focused on mental wellbeing, resilience and connection for communities recovering from significant weather […]
