MEDOWIE schoolgirl Caitlyn Ashpole continues to impress keen judges on the local AFL scene. The thirteen-year-old tyro has developed into one of the most promising centre half forwards in the region with skilful performances for the Port Stephens Power club in the Hunter Central Coast AFL Junior competition. An accurate goal kicker

BODYBOARD fever has gripped the Port Stephens region with record-equalling entries for the upcoming Box Fest 2024 carnival at Box Beach. Established and emerging bodyboarders from all over the country will test their skills at secluded Box Beach – located within Tomaree National Park – from Friday March 22 to Sunday

THE women's Finish Lines Not Finish Times event last week at Soldiers Point saw around 50 participants complete the races on offer. The event was free and fully supported by the Tomaree Tri Club and Triathlon NSW. “What a successful day,” Club President Terry Withers said, “congratulations to all who took

AFTER many years without one, the Fingal Beach Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) now has a boat crew and have just won big at a Masters Championship Carnival. At the recent Hunter Branch Surf Lifesaving Championships held at Stockton Beach, Fingal Beach won the Gold medal in the Masters Surfboat race

STUDENTS from Medowie Christian School have taken on an immense challenge, pedalling up a 40 km trail network at Thredbo Mountains as part of the school’s Mountain Bike Camp. Running for the last five years, the camp isn’t just about riding. The nineteen students who attended this year’s camp were

THE SPIRIT of Pickleball was never more evident when Fingal Bay’s Cheryl Mayers joined colleagues John Grace and Stuart Johnston in the winner's circle at a New Year tribute tournament in Menai. The talented trio claimed gold at the Michelle Gibson Memorial Spirit of Pickleball Doubles classic in January - a

NELSON Bay Neptunes continue to prosper in the junior touch football representative arena. At the recent NSW Junior State Cup Northern Conference tournament staged in Dubbo the Neptunes showcased their emerging young talent to reach the finals in six age categories. Leading the charge was the super slick Under 18 Nelson Bay