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 […]
Medallists (L-R) James, Kayleigh and Xavier. Photo: TGPS.
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 […]
Len trying to get past Karen and teammate newbie Donna.
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 […]
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 […]
Men’s swimmers take flight in one of the relays. Photo: Christine Dunning.
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 […]
Bullets stars Jack Yeo, Oliver Ray and Abbie Ray.
THE Bulahdelah Bullets Soccer Club is urgently seeking more players to fill teams for the 2026 season. In a statement to social media, club officials said that “numbers are tight”. “Without a few more registrations, we may not be able to field standalone teams in the upcoming season… and we’d hate for our local kids […]
Maroons and Kangaroos star Kalyn Ponga is a step closer to also being able to play for New Zealand. Photo: Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS.
THE NRL has made the biggest change to State of Origin in years, opening the door for New Zealand and England internationals to play if they hail from NSW or Queensland. Under previous rules, no player was able to run out on the interstate arena if they had chosen to represent the Kiwis or Lions […]
Sandon Smith is up for the challenge of contesting a halves spot with Newcastle. Photo: Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS.
SANDON Smith is hopeful he and Fletcher Sharpe could both feature in the same starting Newcastle NRL team as Justin Holbrook rules out playing Sharpe from the newly-extended bench. The first-year Knights coach has not decided which man will partner star recruit Dylan Brown in the starting halves this year after both started the 28-18 […]
Peter Raper pictured with his famous brother and rugby league Immortal Johnny Raper.
Fingal Bay’s Peter and Kerrie Raper are enjoying the coastal village community at Port Stephens. Peter Raper pictured with his famous brother and rugby league Immortal Johnny Raper. GROWING up with a rugby league Immortal has spawned life long friendships and a myriad of memories for Fingal Bay resident Peter Raper. The father of three […]
Back in September, members protected resident plovers with a ring of bricks. Photo: MPCC.
MEMBERS of the Myall Park Croquet Club celebrated the end of another big year with a major Christmas party on Monday 24 November, held at the Tea Gardens Catholic Church Hall. Up to 26 mallet masters enjoyed a lovely lunch catered by Gaye at Mema’s Bakery in Tea Gardens, including a magnificent charcuterie board, full […]
