THE BARNEY Miller Surf Classic is set to celebrate its 25th anniversary in March. Since its inception, the annual event has raised over half a million dollars towards providing vital support and resources for individuals and families navigating the challenges of spinal cord injuries. This year’s surfing competition is being held on

THERE’S been heightened enthusiasm around Woolgoolga surf club in the weeks and months leading up to the 2025 NSW Country Championships at Warilla Barrack Point surf club, with the North Coast club eyeing a further jump this year on the overall point score. From ninth, to seventh and up one

NANA Glen Cricket Club have an extra reason to cheer on the Sydney Sixers this Big Bash season. It’s one of three grassroots clubs in NSW to receive $100 for every boundary the Sixers score. The initiative is the result of the Sydney Sixers and their principal partner Belong joining forces for

ROSIE Smart has proven to be one of the best junior surfers in the world. The Coffs Harbour Boardriders Club member had a strong showing at the World Junior Championships in the Philippines. The 19-year-old qualified as a wildcard, and made it all the way to the semi-finals, finishing third. Smart lost to

BRODY Faulds is pursuing his passion for speedway racing. The 19-year-old decided two years ago that he wanted to enter motor racing, so the Newee Creek driver bought his own AMCA National car. So far, he’s had fifteen race meetings in his young career, mainly at Grafton and Lismore speedways, with a

BELLINGEN Valley/Dorrigo Magpies and the Orara Valley Axemen are preparing to make their return to senior rugby league. The two clubs will return to the field as part of this year’s Hastings District Rugby League competition. The Axemen and Magpies will feature in the Northern Division during the 2025 season, along with

COFFS Harbour native and Paralympic silver medallist Maddie McTernan has spent a few days meeting and competing in the city where her international swimming dreams began. Participating in the 2025 Coffs Harbour Summer Splash Carnival over the weekend of 11 and 12 January, Maddie witnessed her young brother Ryan’s gold medal