NORTHERN Hawks first grade rugby league team are licking their wounds after a disappointing 34-0 loss to Kurri Kurri in Newcastle Denton Engineering Cup action last weekend at Kurri Kurri Sports Ground. The revved up Bulldogs produced a slick performance to run in six tries and chalk up their third win of the season in […]

SOCCEROOS coach Tony Popovic turned in a selection and tactical masterclass to deliver a 2-0 win over Turkey in Australia’s World Cup opener. Take a bow, Tony Popovic. The Socceroos boss is the toast of Australian coaching after turning in a selection and tactical masterclass to deliver a 2-0 upset win over Turkey. Popovic dropped […]

THREE Tea Gardens swimmers headed to the Central Coast for the Mingara Masters Individual Pool Swim Meet on Saturday 23 May and recorded some impressive results. The Myall Masters representatives modelled dedication and commitment during the event, which was held at Woy Woy Peninsula Pool. “Christine Sefton, Walter Hannibal and Leon Bobako, who are all […]

Peter Sterling at a Hawks training session earlier this year. Photo: Northern Hawks Facebook. Peter Sterling and Hawks Head of Pathways Garth Brennan at a training session earlier this year. Photo: Northern Hawks Facebook. CORLETTE sporting identity Peter Sterling has been inducted into the NSW Rugby League Hall of Fame.  The legendary Parramatta half back […]

Ryan Saunders let nothing and no-one stand in his way. Photo: supplied. Benny Taylor ran the hard yards against the Abermain Hawks. Photo: supplied. Charlie Graham heading for the tryline. Photo: supplied. THE Tea Gardens Hawks men are celebrating three consecutive wins so far this season, with the biggest victory on Sunday 17 May against […]

MYALL Masters swimmers have excelled once again on both the state and national level.  Christine Sefton and Chris Lock competed at the NSW State Long Course Championships at Sydney Olympic Park from 11-12 April. A total of 388 swimmers from across the state competed, surpassing the 2006 attendance record of 383. Both Myall Masters swimmers […]

RAYMOND Terrace rugby league icon Olivia Higgins is eyeing off a rare Women’s Origin clean sweep with the triumphant NSW Sky Blues team. The international hooker forward played another prominent role in the Sky Blues’ thrilling 14-10 victory over Queensland last week as they retained the Origin Shield by clinching the series at Brisbane’s Suncorp […]

NEWCASTLE Jets coach Mark Milligan is urging his players to write their name into the history books as the minor premiers look to seal an A-League Men grand final berth on home soil. The two-legged semi-final showdown between Sydney and Newcastle is delicately poised after they fought out a 1-1 draw at Allianz Stadium on […]

Kayleigh was ecstatic after one of her swims. Photo: Lauren Churm. Medals and pins reflect Kayleigh’s prowess in the pool. Photo: Lauren Churm. Kayleigh was congratulated on the dais by TGPS Principal Mark Clemson. Photo: TGPS. LOCAL swimming prodigy and Tea Gardens Public School student Kayleigh Thompson has excelled at the NSW Primary Schools Sports […]

WOMEN’S State of Origin fever has gripped the Port Stephens region with Raymond Terrace golden girl Olivia Higgins a key figure in the 2026 NSW Sky Blues rugby league squad. The Newcastle Knights international hooker gets another opportunity to impress in the Origin arena after missing the 2025 series that was claimed by the Blues. […]