THERE will be a spot for Usman Khawaja in the Australian team for the home Ashes, and maybe beyond, after a blistering double-century in the Sri Lanka series opener. That's according to coach Andrew McDonald, who sees "plenty of cricket" left in the 38-year-old opener despite public debate about his future
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Coffs yachties’ sailing success
COFFS Harbour Yacht Club (CHYC) members have scored great results at the National Sabot Championships in Drummoyne. CHYC sent four junior sailors to this month’s titles. Finn Savage finished in the top ten and was fourth in Heat 5. Joel Vaiciurgis sailed his new sabot “not so LITTLE”, which he and his
Golf, music and community spirit define Australia Day at Nambucca Heads
Macksville Country Club Golf
Comets to host Hoey Moey 9s Tournament
NSW State Hockey selection for Macey Walker
RISING hockey talent Macey Walker, 13, has represented her state at the national level, taking the court for NSW under 14s at the 2025 Hockey Australia Indoor Hockey Championships. Held in Canberra, the national championships featured 122 male and female teams across five age divisions, running from 13 to 22
Local juniors Charli and Annika stamp their mark on National Futsal titles in Melbourne
OUTSTANDING soccer prospects Charli Vogtmann and Annika Driscoll are two local juniors headed for big things in the world of football. The Nelson Bay duo broadened their football education with skilful performances at Football Australia’s recent National Futsal Indoor Soccer Championships in Melbourne. Charli and Annika made a huge impression when they
Tough training session for Nelson Bay men’s and women’s rugby players
Stockton quick Ed Williams a cricketer to watch in Newcastle’s top grade
SALAMANDER Bay’s Ed Williams is a stout-hearted cricketer in a big hurry. The emerging nineteen-year-old paceman continues to impress in his rookie season in the Newcastle District first grade cricket competition. Williams has grabbed his opportunities with the Stockton & Northern Districts club this summer – grabbing 23 wickets at an economical
Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club
LYNDEE Thomas swooped back to base like a homing pigeon to win a nail-shredder at the Nambucca Heads Island Golf Course. The 18-marker had a troubled start in the women's stableford competition on Wednesday, 22 January, with not so magnificent sevens on the par five second and fourth holes. Thomas steadied with