Australia’s oldest surviving Olympian still plays croquet in Hawks Nest Myall Coast Sport Port Stephens Sport Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 13, 2024 AT 98, Australia’s oldest surviving Olympian still keeps his competitive edge sharp at the Myall Park Croquet Club and Hawks Nest Bridge Club. Gordon Ingate OAM’s Olympic sport was sailing, and his story is a long and impressive one which features missed opportunities and eventual success. Gordon originally
Au revoir: Paris Olympics close with star-studded show Myall Coast Sport Port Stephens Sport Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 13, 2024 SETTING out to prove that topping Paris isn't mission impossible, Los Angeles rolled out a skydiving Tom Cruise, Grammy winner Billie Eilish and other stars as it took over Olympic hosting duties for 2028 from the French capital, which closed out its 2024 Games just as they started - with
Bright start to NRLW for local rugby league sensation Lilly-Ann White Port Stephens Sport Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 13, 2024 PORT Stephens rugby league sensation Lilly-Ann White is relishing her education in the National Rugby League Womens (NRLW) competition. The eighteen-year-old Newcastle Knights rookie has experienced mixed fortunes in two NRLW appearances for the reigning premiers during the past fortnight. Head Coach Ben Jefferies blooded the Raymond Terrace Roosters junior product on
Gropers’ Fab Five a credit to Nelson Bay and Hunter Suburban Rugby Port Stephens Sport Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 13, 2024 THEY are resilient, lionhearted, reliable and widely respected and perform each game with little fanfare. Every team has them, the dedicated bunch with top-class attitudes that fly under the radar and refuse to let their teammates down in a gripping contest. Meet tireless warriors Ryan Marsall, Liam Keating, Sam Rocher, Dan Arnfield
Soldiers Point Lawn Bowls Championship Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport Sport Results by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 13, 2024 THE Final of the Club "Major Fours" Championship was held last week. Firm favourites for the title were 1st Grade players Z. Miller, P. Russell, W. Shipley and G. Kelly (Skip). The underdogs of P. Duffield, M. Jaeger, G. Carter and H.Rann were lower graded players who had some impressive wins
Nelson Bay Gropers face do-or-die battle in Hunter Suburban Rugby finals Port Stephens Sport Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 13, 2024 SINGLETON Rugby Club toppled premiers Nelson Bay 23-22 in a Hunter Suburban Grand Final qualifier at Newcastle’s No 2 Sportsground last weekend. With inspirational skipper Jackson Walsh leading the way, the Red Bulls staged a second half revival to edge out the Gropers and book a spot in this year’s
Coffs Suns girls win regional title Coffs Coast Sport Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 9, 2024 COFFS Harbour Suns Under 12 Girls have ended their regional representative season with a title. They won Division 1 of the Basketball NSW Spalding Waratah North Eastern Junior League finals held in Port Macquarie on 27-28 July. The Suns qualified for the grand final with a 57-34 semi-final win against Newcastle Falcons
Coffs Harbour Snappers beat minor premiers on the eve of finals Coffs Coast Sport Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 9, 2024 COFFS Harbour Snappers have had a confidence boost heading into this season’s finals series, beating minor premiers Hastings Valley Vikings 42-31 in the final round of the Mid North Coast Rugby Union Northern Division season. The Snappers started strongly at home, crossing the line after three minutes. The home side dominated the
Wildcats and Dingoes draw in thrilling Premier League Clash Coffs Coast Sport Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 9, 2024 IN a high-stakes showdown in the Women's North Coast Premier League, the Woolgoolga Wildcats and Orara Valley Dingoes fought tooth and nail to a riveting 3-3 draw. It keeps the race for a finals berth alive as the regular season draws to a close. Both squads remain locked in third and fourth
Camden Haven Redbacks salute sponsor support Camden Haven Sport Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 9, 2024 THE Camden Haven Redbacks hosted their much-anticipated Sponsor Appreciation Day on Saturday at Vince Inmon Oval, their beloved home ground. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming as past and present players, lifetime members, sponsors, families and friends dotted the hills for a heartfelt day of celebration and appreciation. This special
