THE Lake Cathie Bonny Hills JRLFC held a “Come and Try Rugby League” afternoon on Friday, 21 February at the Lake Cathie Sporting Complex. This session attracted over 30 participants including existing players and those new to the sport. Activities commenced with children being grouped according to their age, facilitating interactions amongst

CAMDEN Haven golden girl Chloe Higgins continues to shine in the pool, securing four podium finishes, nine personal bests (PB) and a national qualifying time at the 2025 Veriu NSW Country Championships (NSWCC). Held at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre from 14-16 February, the carnival attracts the best swimmers from across

EDIE Burgess left her competitors scratching their heads on Saturday, 8 February, snatching first place in a dramatic U8 Girls Beach Sprint Final at the Surf Life Saving (SLS) Mid North Coast Branch Championships. The action-packed Branch Championships were held at South West Rocks SLSC over 8-9 February. The event welcomed

SUMO FISH, partnered by apprentice Shae Wilkes, landed her Taree-based trainer and Dad, Wayne Wilkes, his second runner in the Racing NSW Country Championship Final, following their win in the $150,000 Mid North Coast Racing Association Evergreen Country Championship Qualifier at Port Macquarie last Sunday. Storming down the middle

SWIMMERS, supporters and committee members of Laurieton Swimming Club (LSC) have paid tribute to one of their esteemed Life Members, Michelle Kirkwood, who has relocated to Sydney. Michelle Kirkwood has been an integral part of the club for almost two decades. During this time she has provided a positive swimming

THE best of the best junior surf lifesavers from the Mid North Coast hit the sand and surf on Sunday, 9 February for the highly anticipated 2025 Newcastle Permanent Branch Championships. This annual event brought together the region’s most talented young lifesavers, with competitors showcasing their skills across a series of

LAURIETON Swim Club (LSC) members have dived straight into 2025, starting the year with some strong results. Club members have achieved top three finishes, personal bests and state qualifying times at recent meets including the NSW Speedo Sprint Series and Club Championships. On Monday, 10 February, the Club’s January Point Score

RISING stars and new recruits are laying the foundation for an exciting season of rugby league action for the Laurieton Hotel Stingrays. After a stretch of disappointing results post their 2022 Grand Final triumph, the Stingrays committee decided it was time to undergo a major overhaul. In the lead-up to the 2025