December 21, 2025
Mark’s Muay Thai journey Mark Bale enjoying travelling and training in Thailand.
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Mark’s Muay Thai journey

TRAINING under the sweltering Thai sun isn’t for the faint-hearted, but for 33-year-old Mark Bale from Dungog, it was a life-changing opportunity he tackled head-on. Mark lives with autism and has overcome significant challenges throughout his life, showing determination, strength, and drive at every turn. A qualified personal trainer, he runs Achilles Training, a local […]

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Dungog Netball stars shine at Junior State Titles The 14s team with Coach Renae, Manager Kristy and Assistant Lani.
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Dungog Netball stars shine at Junior State Titles

The 14s team with Coach Renae, Manager Kristy and Assistant Lani. The 14s with Swifts player Sophie Fawns. The 14s with Swifts player Helen Housby. The under 14s team. The 14s with Swifts player Sarah Klau. Dungog local Leahni in action. Dungog girls Stella and Leahni in action. THE Dungog Under 14s Representative Netball team […]

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Mountain Man Tri Challenge returns The Tri Challenge takes competitors through the stunning Gloucester area terrain.
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Mountain Man Tri Challenge returns

The Tri Challenge takes competitors through the stunning Gloucester area terrain. The Tri Challenge takes competitors through the stunning Gloucester area terrain. Local winners in the 2024 Tri Challenge Jules Kitchener, Kim Haschek and Brett Radford. THE popular Gloucester Mountain Man Tri Challenge returns on Sunday 14 September, running from 8am to 2pm. This unique […]

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Countdown to trails, tails and family fun at Run Dungog
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Countdown to trails, tails and family fun at Run Dungog

The finishing line at Run Dungog. Last year’s winner of the ‘Best Dressed Dog’ prize. A wildcraft session for kids at Run Dungog. THE countdown is on for Run Dungog 2025, set to take place on Sunday 10 August. This year’s event promises something for everyone, from seasoned trail runners to kids and even the […]

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Clarence Town Cobras tame Cheetahs in top of table clash The Clarence Town Ladies League Tag side.
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Clarence Town Cobras tame Cheetahs in top of table clash

CLARENCE Town Cobras men’s team travelled away last Saturday to take on Waratah Mayfield on their “Old Boys Day”. A win for either side would decide the outright competition leader as both teams were tied at the top on 14 competition points. A mistake by the Cheetahs coming off their line in the first set […]

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Australia’s top order crumbles, leaving Ashes headaches Usman Khawaja was out for 14 as Australia's openers again struggled in the third Test. Photo: AP PHOTO.
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Australia’s top order crumbles, leaving Ashes headaches

AUSTRALIA’S selectors have four Sheffield Shield matches to sort their openers for the Ashes, after the team’s top order crumbled under lights in Jamaica. The tourists went to stumps on night two at Sabina Park at 6-99 in their second innings, leading West Indies by 181 but with the game firmly in the balance. Sam […]

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Dungog students shine at state championship carnivals Delilah took to the field as part of the Girls Rugby 7s squad, who finished the tournament as joint state champions.
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Dungog students shine at state championship carnivals

Delilah took to the field as part of the Girls Rugby 7s squad, who finished the tournament as joint state champions. Delilah took to the field as part of the Girls Rugby 7s squad, who finished the tournament as joint state champions. Tom’s rugby league team finished sixth in the state championship. Tom’s rugby league […]

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Student netballers enjoy introduction to Netball NSW Schools Cup Around 350 students from 20 schools participated in last Friday’s Netball NSW Schools Cup mini-carnival at the Raymond Terrace courts.
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Student netballers enjoy introduction to Netball NSW Schools Cup

YOUNG netball hopefuls took to the Raymond Terrace courts last Friday to participate in a Netball NSW Schools Cup introductory mini carnival. The event was hosted by Port Stephens Netball Association and brought the excitement of netball to primary students in a fun, inclusive and high energy setting. A total of 350 Year 3 and […]

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Northern NSW rep side to take on Jets Representatives from NNSWF and the Newcastle Jets.
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Northern NSW rep side to take on Jets

NORTHERN NSW representative teams will face the Newcastle Jets as part of the A-League club’s pre-season preparation. Northern NSW Football (NNSWF) will select senior men’s and women’s representative teams to take on the Jets’ two A-Leagues sides. Similar matches have previously appeared on the football calendar but the formal partnership between Northern NSW Football and […]

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