THE NSW Government has released a discussion paper to guide public consultation on the independent review of the Thoroughbred Racing Act 1996. The review will assess whether the Act remains appropriate to ensure the integrity and proper regulation of thoroughbred racing in NSW and to support the industry’s development and sustainability. It will also consider […]

MIKE Cain and Peter Leonard have reunited to celebrate the 50th anniversary of winning the Coffs Harbour Tennis Open Men’s Doubles. Meeting earlier this month, the men reminisced about their success in the Coffs Harbour and District Championships at Coffs Harbour Town Tennis Courts. Mike Cain and his family moved to Melbourne three years later […]

WOOLGOOLGA Rebels Cricket Club has welcomed international cricketer Mussa Chaudhry from England’s Eckington Cricket Club in Derbyshire for the 2025/26 season. Chaudhry, renowned in England’s club cricket for his strong batting skills, technical ability, and unwavering commitment to cricket, brings talent and enthusiasm to the club. His move to Australia provides him with the chance […]

WESTSIDE Tennis Club will receive $28,500 from the City of Coffs Harbour for the refurbishment of four pickleball courts on the hardcourt tennis court. The club is one of seven organisations successful in the City’s Community Infrastructure Renewal Grants Program. With $150,000 allocated to this program in the current financial year, applications for support were […]

SURF Life Saving North Coast (SLSNC) observed the official beginning of the patrolled beach season with the Raising of the Flags at Woolgoolga Surf Life Saving Club on Saturday 27 September. It also signalled the start of the Nippers season. SLSNC continues to be supported by Newcastle Permanent through an ongoing partnership of almost 20 […]

ANGUS Anderson has played a big part in helping his team win a premiership in one of the countries best Australian Rules competitions. The former Sawtell/Toormina Saints player was awarded best on ground in Sturt’s grand final victory against Glenelg, as they won this year’s South Australian National Football League (SANFL) premiership. The 22-year-old won […]

Coffs Home Education Athletics Carnival attracted over 100 participants. The long jump. Achievement certificates awarded. Siblings cheering on siblings. The kids in the tug o war against the adults. A track race. COFFS Home Education Athletics Carnival attracted over 100 participants (Kindy-Year 12) from all along the Coffs Coast. Following last year’s successful inaugural carnival, […]

COFFS Harbour Boardriders Club will now get the chance to qualify for the country’s biggest team surfing event in November. The NSW North Regional Qualifier was scheduled for last weekend in Coffs Harbour, but was rescheduled due to the smaller swell. The qualifier is now set for Saturday, 15 November in Coffs Harbour. The Coffs […]

SWIMMING North Coast members have achieved top results at the recent NSW Youth State Age Short Course Championships in Sydney. Seven of the club’s swimmers competed at the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre and had top meets against the state’s best juniors. Macksville’s Matilda Buchholz had a fantastic meet, winning ten gold medals and one […]

NINE of the Coffs Coast’s best young sporting talent have been recognised for their achievements. Federal Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan hosted an afternoon tea event at the Country Women’s Association building in Coffs Harbour, to meet the successful Local Sporting Champion Grant recipients. They are: – Archie Peters, who is heading to take the […]