MEET the Nelson Bay Neptunes Under 12 junior representative touch football whiz kids that created history at the recent Peter Wilson Memorial Cup Championships at Tomaree Sports Complex. This outstanding crop of local juniors are the first ever boys team…
WITH their rout of Sri Lanka, Australia have created a blueprint for success on the subcontinent ahead of a legacy-defining tour to India in 2027. Stand-in captain Steve Smith felt Australia’s visit to Galle could “probably not” have gone better…
NETBALL mentor Pearl Manton is an exceptional leader and role model for the Port Stephens community. The widely respected Karuah Pearls Netball Club president was recognised for her outstanding contributions within the region on Australia Day when named the 2025…
COMPETITORS from NSW, ACT and Queensland converged on Port Stephens for the annual Dave Matthews Memorial Seniors tennis tournament, hosted by the Nelson Bay Tennis Club at the end of last year. Long-serving tournament director Stephen Taylor embraced the challenge…
PORT Stephens pickleballers stepped up to the mark and delivered at the second annual Spirit of Pickleball Challenge at the Menai Indoor Sports Centre. Twenty six club hopefuls ventured to Sydney and did the region proud with medal-winning performances across…
NELSON Bay Neptunes junior representative teams performed with distinction at the annual Peter Wilson Memorial Touch Football Cup Championships last weekend at Tomaree Sports Complex. The Neptunes flew the flag for Port Stephens as more than 180 teams totalling over…
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…
NEWLY appointed Nelson Bay Gropers Rugby men’s coach Zion Takarua was at his innovative best for a recent pre-season training session at Bill Strong Oval. The club legend opted to diversify his training by injecting a bit of fun into…
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 &…
PORT Stephens’ elite athletes have produced encouraging performances at the recent NSW Country Athletics Championships in Maitland. Corlette express Summah Harrison led the gold medal rush for the 21-strong contingent, winning the 100m sprint final in the Women’s Under 20s…