Dungog netballers at the Netball NSW Senior State Titles. Photos: Supplied. Dungog netballers at the Netball NSW Senior State Titles. Photos: Supplied. Dungog netballers at the Netball NSW Senior State Titles. Photos: Supplied. DUNGOG Netball Association has returned from the Netball NSW Senior State Titles on the June Long Weekend with plenty to celebrate, including […]
Tony Popovic celebrates the victory during the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage match Australia against Turkey. Photo: Bob Frid/EPA
Popovic World Cup masterclass to go down in history
SOCCEROOS coach Tony Popovic turned in a selection and tactical masterclass to deliver a 2-0 win over Turkey in Australia’s World Cup opener. Take a bow, Tony Popovic. The Socceroos boss is the toast of Australian coaching after turning in a selection and tactical masterclass to deliver a 2-0 upset win over Turkey. Popovic dropped […]
Special year for Stroud’s brick and rolling pin competition
This year’s brick and rolling pin throwing competition is on 11 July. Photo: supplied. Rolling pin throwing has been a feature of the event since 1962. Photo: supplied. IT’S time to start practising for the 2026 Stroud Brick and Rolling Pin Throwing Competition. This unique celebration of the town’s heritage and community spirit will be […]
Hall of Fame honours for rugby league greats Sterlo and Cordner
Peter Sterling at a Hawks training session earlier this year. Photo: Northern Hawks Facebook. Peter Sterling and Hawks Head of Pathways Garth Brennan at a training session earlier this year. Photo: Northern Hawks Facebook. CORLETTE sporting identity Peter Sterling has been inducted into the NSW Rugby League Hall of Fame. The legendary Parramatta half back […]
33rd running of the Jaguar Mountain Rally
Historic Jaguars in a previous Jaguar Mountain Rally. Photos: supplied. Historic Jaguars in a previous Jaguar Mountain Rally. Photos: supplied. Historic Jaguars in a previous Jaguar Mountain Rally. Photos: supplied. THE 33rd running of the Jaguar Mountain Rally will travel through the Hunter region over the weekend. This year’s rally starts from the Sir Francis […]
Mark Milligan wants his Jets to put in the work to create history in the A-League Men. Photo: Dean Lewins/AAP
Jets urged to finish off Sydney after tense first semi
NEWCASTLE Jets coach Mark Milligan is urging his players to write their name into the history books as the minor premiers look to seal an A-League Men grand final berth on home soil. The two-legged semi-final showdown between Sydney and Newcastle is delicately poised after they fought out a 1-1 draw at Allianz Stadium on […]
Thunderbolts riders battle mud and mountains in gruelling 173km epic
Olivia Gollan and Margaret Hemsley celebrate finishing the Women’s Monument in equal 3rd place. Photo: Outer Limit Collective Lone Rider making good progress on Barrington Tops Forest Rd. Photo: Outer Limit Collective. The numerous creek crossings along the course challenge both the body and the bike. Photo: Outer Limit Collective. WHILE the Anzac Day weekend […]
Brian Lawrence Memorial caps triathlon season with tribute to beloved athlete and volunteer
A selection of scenes from the Brian Lawrence Memorial Handicap. Photos: Cory Small/Camera Crave. A selection of scenes from the Brian Lawrence Memorial Handicap. Photos: Cory Small/Camera Crave. A selection of scenes from the Brian Lawrence Memorial Handicap. Photos: Cory Small/Camera Crave. A selection of scenes from the Brian Lawrence Memorial Handicap. Photos: Cory Small/Camera […]
Raymond Terrace rugby league product Olivia Higgins will play for NSW against Queensland in the 2026 Women's State Of Origin opener at McDonald Jones Stadium. Photo: NSW Sky Blues.
Origin recall for Raymond Terrace league legend Olivia Higgins
WOMEN’S State of Origin fever has gripped the Port Stephens region with Raymond Terrace golden girl Olivia Higgins a key figure in the 2026 NSW Sky Blues rugby league squad. The Newcastle Knights international hooker gets another opportunity to impress in the Origin arena after missing the 2025 series that was claimed by the Blues. […]
Members of the Hunter rugby community and local dignitaries at the announcement last Thursday. Photo: Tim Crakanthorp MP.
Japan and Ireland to face off in pre-World Cup clash in Newcastle
PREPARATIONS for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Newcastle will ramp up early, with Japan and Ireland confirmed for an international rugby Test at McDonald Jones Stadium on Saturday 11 July 2026. Japan’s head coach Eddie Jones was in Newcastle last week to make the announcement, with the fixture forming part of the lead-up to […]
