SHAPING the futures of local youth through boxing in the Hunter and Port Stephens regions has been a way of life for decorated trainer Neville Short. With nearly 70 years of life time experience in the boxing game, the Thornton identity is well versed in developing the pugilistic skills of his

NEWCASTLE City goal scoring sensation Billie Davies has continued her superb form in the AFL Hunter Central Coast Women's senior ranks. The seventeen-year-old young gun bagged another five goal haul in the Blues’ resounding 66-10 victory over Port Stephens Power in Black Diamond Plate action at Ferodale Oval last weekend. Davies was

SHE may have experienced State of Origin heartbreak but Port Stephens rugby league warrior Olivia Higgins is determined to finish the women's 2024 season on a high note. The crafty NSW hooker forward from Raymond Terrace is still reeling from last week’s historic Origin series loss to a resurgent Queensland side

PORT Stephens Power womens AFL team continue to push their claims for a second finals appearance in the Hunter Central Coast Seniors Black Diamond Plate competition. Josie Johnson’s courageous Power warriors have stumbled on a winning recipe of experience and youth as they attempt to replicate last year’s finals heroics. The club

HIGHLY regarded centre Michael Hotene is a genuine asset to Nelson Bay Rugby Club. The premiership-winning number twelve has earned a golden reputation in the Hunter Suburban Rugby ranks for shutting down the best attacking weapons in the men's competition with his no-nonsense defence. Rugby enthusiasts at Hawkins Oval last Saturday witnessed

THE Tomaree Triathlon Club was recently thrilled to announce the return of the Bannisters Point2Pub Swim Classic, scheduled for Saturday 29 June at Soldiers Point. This community-favourite event features a two kilometre open water swim and the McCauley K, a one kilometre option. Swimmers start from Soldiers Point jetty and

THEY couldn’t replicate their State Netball championship winning heroics from the previous season but Nelson Bay’s Open representative team can hold their heads high after spirited showings at the recent Netball NSW Senior Titles in Sydney. A serious knee injury sustained by talented centre Ashlee Hall soured the Bay’s Open Division