March 29, 2026
Tennis and pickleball club goes from strength to strength
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Tennis and pickleball club goes from strength to strength

MYALL Park Tennis Club has seen its sports offerings and success grow over the past few years, with players recently winning medals at the World Pickleball Association tournament in Lake Macquarie. The WPA event ran from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 February at Mount Hutton Tennis and Pickleball Club, bringing together over 100 players from […]

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Tea Gardens-Hawks Nest Nippers end season with a bang All the Nippers at the 2025-26 Presentation Day. Photo: Shannon Richmond Photography.
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Tea Gardens-Hawks Nest Nippers end season with a bang

All the Nippers at the 2025-26 Presentation Day. Photo: Shannon Richmond Photography. Perpetual Award winners Evelyn Taylor, Lacey Preston, Brydie Hicks and Anneke Whitburn. Photo: Shannon Richmond Photography. NIPPERS at Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Surf Life Saving Club (TGHN SLSC) celebrated their annual presentation day on Sunday, 1 March. Due to the overwhelming interest from […]

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The Tea Gardens Hawks are getting the band back together
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The Tea Gardens Hawks are getting the band back together

THE Tea Gardens Hawks are entering the 2026 season with several past players added to the roster. Secretary Neil Reynolds said these players will “add to the Hawks’ on-field resolve, and support players returning from 2025, and younger performers registering with the club”. The club has appointed experienced personnel in leadership positions, with Trent Murphy […]

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Family fun on offer at Invictus Australia Defence Community Sports Expo Lawn bowls will be featured at the 2nd Invictus Australia Defence Community Sports Expo. Photo: Alex Tinker.
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Family fun on offer at Invictus Australia Defence Community Sports Expo

PORT Stephens’ heralded archers and paddlers are ready to educate patrons on the finer points of their sports at the upcoming Invictus Australia Defence Community Sports Expo in Newcastle. Current and former serving members and their families will come together for the second annual event on Saturday 21 March at Stockton Bowls Club. Offering a […]

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Kayleigh Thompson’s state swimming success
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Kayleigh Thompson’s state swimming success

Kayleigh with her medals at the NSW Country Regionals. Photo: Lauren Churm. Kayleigh ran out of hands full of ribbons and a medal representing TGPS. Photo: Lauren Churm. LOCAL swimming sensation Kayleigh Thompson has had a busy summer, racking up ribbons and medals on her way through multiple levels of regional and state competitions.    […]

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Raymond Terrace to host State Indigenous Carnival, the Koori Knockout
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Raymond Terrace to host State Indigenous Carnival, the Koori Knockout

The Newcastle Yowies won the right to host the 2026 Koori Knockout. Photo: Kate Washington MP/FB. The Koori Knockout will be held at King Park in Raymond Terrace. RAYMOND Terrace has been confirmed as the host of the 2026 Koori Knockout. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander football carnival is one of the biggest Indigenous […]

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Tea Gardens students impress at Zone Swimming Carnival Medallists (L-R) James, Kayleigh and Xavier. Photo: TGPS.
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Tea Gardens students impress at Zone Swimming Carnival

Medallists (L-R) James, Kayleigh and Xavier. Photo: TGPS. Tea Gardens representatives at the Port Stephens Zone Carnival. Photo: TGPS. STUDENTS from Tea Gardens Public School (TGPS) did themselves and their teammates proud with sensational performances at the Port Stephens Zone Swimming Carnival on Monday 23 February.  Hosted at the Raymond Terrace Leisure Centre, TGPS students […]

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Tea Gardens walking soccer Len trying to get past Karen and teammate newbie Donna.
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Tea Gardens walking soccer

Len trying to get past Karen and teammate newbie Donna. Newbie Donna with Lorraine in support on attack with Jeff and DK defending. David lining up a pass to Keren or Andrea with Robyn, DK and Vicky ready to intercept. WEDNESDAY afternoon was a humid scorcher with no breeze at all but we had a […]

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Hawks Nest golfers celebrate putting prowess
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Hawks Nest golfers celebrate putting prowess

PUTTING prowess was celebrated at the Paramount Putters Club’s 2025 presentation at Mumm’s on the Myall on 30 January. A total of 21 putting ladies gathered to celebrate a successful year, welcoming newcomers Jo Scott, Tanya Sinclair, Susan Hair, Caroline Affleck, as well as previous member Donna O’Brien. “We are one of two putting clubs […]

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Myall Masters host annual swim meet at Tea Gardens pool Men’s swimmers take flight in one of the relays. Photo: Christine Dunning.
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Myall Masters host annual swim meet at Tea Gardens pool

Men’s swimmers take flight in one of the relays. Photo: Christine Dunning. Doug and Mark from the Myall Masters. Photo: Christine Dunning. Results are recorded as swimmers reach for personal bests in Tea Gardens. Photo: Christine Dunning. MASTERS-AGE swimmers from across the state congregated at Tea Gardens pool on Saturday, 14 February, to compete in […]

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