RISING Salamander Bay athlete Elara Barnes has gained selection in the Under 15 NSW Junior Athletics representative squad. The talented 13-year-old, who competes for the Port Stephens Athletics Club, was recognised for her strong performances in both the 200m hurdles and 200m sprint at the recent NSW Junior Athletics Championships at

WHEN Anna Bay surfing titan Eden Hasson isn’t taming big waves on an exotic beach location on the World Surf League qualifying series, you’ll find him mentoring the up and coming talent at the Port Stephens Surf School. The Australian Under 18 champion is one of the best young prospects on

THEY dominated the Newcastle District Senior Cricket Division One competition with an exciting brand, but Port Stephens Pythons have shared honours for the 2024-25 season. Josh Moxey’s all conquering Pythons and rivals Waterboard Wests were declared joint premiers after their recent one day Grand Final clash at Pasterfield Sports Complex was

HARD toil and self discipline have reaped plenty of dividends for Mallabula’s martial arts world champion Bella James. At the ripe age of 13, this determined schoolgirl has reached the top of her field with masterclass performances on the international stage. Bella is a star pupil at the Fit2Fight Martial Arts School

RAYMOND Terrace Athletics Club has unearthed a real find in 12-year-old cross country and race walking prodigy Audrey Russell. The dual NSW junior representative is basking in personal glory after winning gold in the 1500m Race Walk at the recent NSW Juniors State Athletics Championships at Sydney Olympic Park. In a monumental

NELSON Bay’s top junior touch football prospects feature in this year’s Hunter Western Hornets representative squads to compete at the 2025 NSW Junior Regional Touch Football Championships in Mudgee. Seventeen home-spun Port Stephens products will line-up in the boys and girls divisions for the two-day tournament to be staged at the

LEGENDARY Port Stephens cricketer Jeffrey Goninan has rung down the curtain on an illustrious representative career. The former Nelson Bay junior and Stockton and Northern Districts Club stalwart announced his retirement from representative cricket earlier this month after helping Newcastle clinch yet another NSW Country Championship title. A stylish batsman and prolific

SEVEN martial arts exponents from the Port Stephens region are ready to take on the world. Bella James, Charli Butler, Kayla Henry, Keilana Henry, Blake Taylor and Charli Davies are part of a strong Australian Martial Arts team that will compete at the 2025 World Championships in Japan later this year. Advertise

SALAMANDER Bay cricket hot shots Ed Williams and Lucas Vincent have helped the Stockton and Northern Districts club secure the Newcastle District first-grade minor premiership title. The former Nelson Bay juniors played key roles as the Seagulls topped the Rippit first-grade premiership standings on 66 points after the regular season, with