Luke Rochester helming the IRB during rescue drills.
Luke Rochester helming the IRB during rescue drills. Jack Alterator makes sure the kids are safe on the beach. David Lau keeps a weather eye upon beach access and building maintenance. TEA Gardens Hawks Nest Surf Life Saving Club (TGHN SLSC) members have been honoured for their efforts in the 2024-25 season, with several nominated […]
The Lady Hawks’ new mascot, Maggie.
The Lady Hawks’ new mascot, Maggie. The Lady Hawks started the game strong. Shian Perry breaking away from defenders on her way to a second try. AFTER a thrilling first-time win last week, the Tea Gardens Lady Hawks league tag side took on the Swansea Swans at home at Myall Park on Saturday, 12 June. […]
Big tackles were the order of the day.
Big tackles were the order of the day. Ben Woolard gains some ground with a penalty kick out. The Sinclair brothers lead the charge. SPONSORS’ Day at Myall Park featured a double-header of men’s and women’s action at home on a sunny Saturday 12 July. The Hawks men’s team marched onto the home paddock for […]
Newcastle Knights teenage dynamo Lilly-Ann White aims to establish herself in this year’s NRLW competition.
TEA GARDENS native Lilly-Ann White has come a long way on her rugby league journey. Since pulling on her first boots as an eight-year-old with the Myall River Hawks, the teenage dynamo has honed her craft in the Hunter Junior League and schoolgirl ranks; mixing it with the world’s best female players in the NRLW […]
Around 350 students from 20 schools participated in last Friday’s Netball NSW Schools Cup mini-carnival at the Raymond Terrace courts.
YOUNG netball hopefuls took to the Raymond Terrace courts last Friday to participate in a Netball NSW Schools Cup introductory mini carnival. The event was hosted by Port Stephens Netball Association and brought the excitement of netball to primary students in a fun, inclusive and high energy setting. A total of 350 Year 3 and […]
The Lady Hawks before the game with new mascot Maggie, the super sausage-dog.
VICTORY came for the Lady Hawks, the new team’s first for the 2025 season, in a battle of wills and skills at Glendale’s Bower Oval on Saturday 5 July. While it was a long way to go (a 160km, two-hour round trip), any anxiety on the drive there would have been eclipsed by utter jubilation […]
Port Stephens Netball Association will host its annual Indigenous Round on 19 July, and the Mental Health and Wellbeing Round on 16 August.
PORT Stephens Netball Association will host two significant community events at their Raymond Terrace courts in coming weeks. The association will celebrate its annual Indigenous Round on Saturday 19 July. Supported by Port Stephens Council, it will commence with a smoking ceremony at the courts in William Bailey Street at 8.30am. “This is a wonderful […]
Representatives from NNSWF and the Newcastle Jets.
NORTHERN NSW representative teams will face the Newcastle Jets as part of the A-League club’s pre-season preparation. Northern NSW Football (NNSWF) will select senior men’s and women’s representative teams to take on the Jets’ two A-Leagues sides. Similar matches have previously appeared on the football calendar but the formal partnership between Northern NSW Football and […]
Myall Masters members Steve Rees, Sharon Taylor and Leon Bobako at the coaching clinic in Canberra.
SWIMMERS with the Myall Masters have managed to stay warm and active as winter sets in, despite the temptation to hunker down. The local Tea Gardens Pool has set seasons, and so is closed for the winter, but the creative Masters swimmers have been driven by a desire to maintain the hard-won fitness from last […]
IF quirky community events are your fancy then the upcoming Stroud Brick and Rolling Pin Throwing competition on Saturday July 12 is worth a visit. This popular event returns to the Stroud Showground in Cowper Street, bringing with it a fun-filled day of laughter, rivalry and rural charm and a theme of “Music makes the […]
