Action from the state-level competition. TEAMS from as far afield as Lightning Ridge travelled to Bulahdelah to compete in the 2025 Women’s State Carnival in early May. This annual event is played in teams of four and is open to all female bowlers from anywhere in Australia. Every team competes in sectional play over the […]

Origin enforcer playing for flood-ravaged hometown
AFTER the siren sounds on the State of Origin series opener, Mitch Barnett hopes to roll up his sleeves and lend a hand on NSW’s flood-ravaged mid-north coast. Warriors co-captain Barnett has had to watch from afar as flood waters ravaged the Manning Valley area where he was born and raised, and where his parents […]

Why Blues want Newcastle venue to be made permanent
FOR second-rower Yasmin Clydsdale bad weather in the Hunter has more impact than just keeping footy fans away from game three of women’s Origin. The recent deluge on NSW’s mid-north coast has stopped Clydsdale’s husband Adam from being able to cross a creek to get to their cows on their farm in the upper Hunter. […]
Hawks Nest Ladies Golf
IN A welcome break from the dismal wet weather, last Saturday was a fine day! 28 ladies, including 4 visitors from Toronto Golf Club teed off in the Stableford Event, and in a reversal of the past few weeks it was the visitors who claimed the honours. The course was soft so there was very […]
Hawks Nest Ladies Golf
May Medal Winners Liz Edmonds, Carl Maher and Kathy Griffiths. Lady Vets Trophy Winner Debbie Booth (l) with Runner Up Rosarie Mullins (r). Thursday’s Winner Jacki Collins. ANOTHER week of rainy weather has interrupted fixtures and made the going a bit heavier than normal on the course. Saturday’s event was washed out, but 36 ladies […]
Hawks juniors take centre stage as seniors games abandoned
The U14 girls tackle side met strong resistance in South Newcastle. The U14 boys pushed hard against the Central Newcastle Butcher Boys. The U16 girls tackle side were cheered on by the younger teams for the final match of the day. MYALL River Hawks juniors had their chance to shine at Myall Park on Saturday […]
Walking Football kicks off at Tea Gardens
A walking pace still sees plenty of action, just far less risk of injury on the pitch. The ‘come and try’ day saw many get into the spirit of physical activity and social interaction. Northern NSW Football’s Serena Carter (centre) with the day’s participants. A SQUAD of Myall Coast seniors took the field on Saturday […]
Hawks Nest Ladies Golf
Saturday’s Overall Winner Dawn Wiggins. Lorraine Bragg won the day on Tuesday. Marie Pegram won Tuesday’s Lady Vets event. June Biddle won the day at Thursday Lady Vets. AT LAST the rains cleared after a very wet week in Hawks Nest. Saturday’s field of 34 players was boosted with visitors from Sydney, Mullumbimby and Belmont, […]
Tea Gardens Women’s Bowling Club
TUESDAY 29th April: Our annual Patron’s Day many thanks to TGWBC Patron Lyn Humphries for sponsoring this special day, format for bowls 3 games of 3 bowls Pairs all 6 ends, random draw of teams. The winning team was determined by 2 points for each game won, then the number of ends won and finally […]
Hawks Nest Ladies Golf
Saturday’s Winner Carolyn Affleck. Di Bowes played consistently in B Grade throughout April. Tanya Sinclair found good form in B Grade this month. Jo Scott won C Grade on Tuesday. DESPITE the weather predictions being grim this week, both the Saturday and Tuesday events were played in pleasant, mainly sunny conditions. We were so lucky, […]