HAWKS Nest has lost highly-respected Commonwealth Games target rifle shooting gold medallist and Navy veteran Stan Golinski. A popular Peter Sinclair Gardens RSL Life Care resident in the Great Lakes region, Golinski passed away on 24 May, just three weeks shy of his 92nd birthday. Stan is best remembered for his achievements as a competitive […]
Tea Gardens Hawks seniors return after weeks of rain
The Lady Hawks debuted their new pink-striped jerseys. Lady Hawk Gemma Clark looks for a gap in the Aberglasslyn Ants defence. The strong Clarence Town defence held off many Hawks attacks. Hawks halfback James Sinclair boots the ball. AFTER weeks of rained out games, the Tea Gardens Hawks RLFC returned to competition football at home […]
Bowling teams do battle at Bulahdelah
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 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 […]
Walking Football on offer for Tea Gardens’ active seniors
FOOTBALL options in Tea Gardens are expanding from Saturday 10 May, with the introduction of a Walking Football program. Tea Gardens Soccer Club, already well-known for its thriving youth programs, has just launched a new initiative aimed at a different crowd – active adults aged 50 and over. “We’re really excited to bring Walking Football […]
Hooligan and Zen reign after Sail Port Stephens wash-out
Super RC line honours winner Wild Oats X. Photo: Promocean Media. Sail Port Stephens 2025 Performance Series Div 1 IRC winner Hooligan. Photo: Promocean Media. IRC Div 2 winner Zen 40. Photo: Promocean Media. Super RC IRC winner Bumblebee V. Photo: Promocean Media. Super RC PHS winner 51st Project. Photo: […]

Lady Hawks regroup against Nelson Bay to claim first win of the season
THE Tea Gardens Lady Hawks landed their first win of the season against Nelson Bay Bandits at Fingal Bay Oval on Sunday 13 April. In a remarkable turnaround performance, the Ladies League Tag team bounced back from their first round loss. “In the shed, the ladies were all switched on to take to the field, […]