Coffs Coast-based Sydney Swans Academy members meet Swans players and coaches at the captain’s training run. Photo: supplied.
THE SYDNEY Swans fell agonisingly short of a spot in this season’s AFLW finals series, going down by three points to the Essendon Bombers during their final round match in Coffs Harbour. The Bombers ended the Swans season with a gruelling 2.2 (14) to 1.5 (11) victory at a rain and wind-swept C.ex Coffs International […]
Coffs Football 6s kicks off with a bang, comprising 105 teams and over 900 players.
COFFS Football 6s has blasted off for another sizzling summer season, with a record 105 teams hitting the pitch at Coffs Coast Synthetics last week. The popular competition, running across three action-packed days, showcases players of all ages – proof that football has truly become a year-round passion on the Coffs Coast. A total of […]
Coffs sailor Eric Marsh recovering after the ordeal.
Coffs sailor Eric Marsh recovering after the ordeal. Eric Marsh on Sunbear in the McIntyre Mini Globe Race. COFFS Harbour sailor Eric Marsh feared for his life when he was washed overboard by a freak wave during the McIntyre Mini Globe Race (MGR). One of 15 solo sailors competing in the 28,000-mile round-the-world race, Mr […]
The Mid North Coast Mariners Women's 37s team finished second at last year’s Australian Senior Championships.
MID North Coast representative Oztag teams will take on Australia’s finest during next week’s Australian Senior Championships in Coffs Harbour. This year’s championships will be held from Friday 7 November to Sunday 9 November, at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium and Coffs Coast Sport and Leisure Park precinct. Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie’s best senior […]
John Piggott, Tony Kaucic, Phyllis Waters and Penny Jude. Photo: Jenny Arnold.
SAWTELL Croquet Club hosted four days of competitive play for the 14th annual Association Croquet tournament. Association Croquet is a style of the game that allows players to continue their turn by successfully running hoops in sequence. The first side to run both of their balls through all 12 hoops in order, and then hit […]
Annalese McKee won the Golf Centre Ladies Classic for a second successive year. Photo: Brad Greenshields.
A BLISTERING opening round of the Golf Centre Ladies Classic set 17-year-old Annalese McKee on the path towards victory in the event for a second successive year. McKee’s round of 2-under par 71 on the Coffs Harbour Golf Club’s West Lakes course on Saturday set a new course record. A feat that hadn’t even crossed […]
Andrew Kirkman on his way to another win in the Toro North Coast Amateur at Coffs Harbour Golf Club. Photo: Brad Greenshields.
AS Andrew Kirkman’s eyes wandered over the names of previous winners of the Toro North Coast Amateur, a look of satisfaction came across his face. Kirkman had just won the prestigious event for a third consecutive year. A feat unmatched in the tournament’s long history. “It’s pretty special really thinking that I’m probably the only […]
Coffs Masters swimmers Leanne, Michael, Paul (rear), Michelle and Anthea.
COFFS Harbour Masters Swimming Club put on a strong showing at the NSW Short-Course Championships in Woy Woy on 11-12 October. Winning 22 gold medals, the team held their own against some of Australia’s best clubs. Leanne Da Costa and Anthea Barnfield dominated the women’s 65-69 years category. Leanne, fresh off the world championships, won […]
Pat Cummins has been ruled out of the first Test of the Ashes series. Photo: Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS.
PAT Cummins is yet to resume bowling, narrowing his timeline to be ready for the second Ashes Test. The Australian captain’s return to cricket remains unclear after he was ruled out of next month’s first Test. The pace star’s availability had been in doubt for weeks because of a back injury, and Cricket Australia confirmed […]
Action from last year’s AFLW game between the Sydney Swans and Richmond Tigers in Coffs Harbour.
SYDNEY Swans are set to play the biggest game of their season in Coffs Harbour this weekend, with a potential finals spot up for grabs when they take on the Essendon Bombers in their AFLW match. The Swans and Bombers face off in the final round of the season, with the first bounce from 5.05pm […]
