October 21, 2025
Origin enforcer playing for flood-ravaged hometown NSW Blue Mitch Barnett is heartbroken by the flood damage on the mid-north coast where he was born. Photo: Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS.
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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 […]

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Why Blues want Newcastle venue to be made permanent Yasmin Clydsdale (c) expects thousands to watch the Blues lift the Origin trophy. Photo: Dave Hunt/AAP
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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. […]

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Hawks juniors take centre stage as seniors games abandoned The U14 girls tackle side met strong resistance in South Newcastle.
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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 […]

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Walking Football kicks off at Tea Gardens A walking pace still sees plenty of action, just far less risk of injury on the pitch.
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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 […]

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Walking Football on offer for Tea Gardens’ active seniors Senior walking footballers getting used to the rules of the game. Photo: NNSWF.
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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 […]

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Hooligan and Zen reign after Sail Port Stephens wash-out Sail Port Stephens 2025 Performance Series Div 1 IRC winner Hooligan. Photo: Promocean Media.
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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: […]

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Lady Hawks regroup against Nelson Bay to claim first win of the season Lady Hawks players and coach Alex Sinclair at Myall Park, making use of new training balls donated by Phil from Sinclair’s Private Transport.
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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, […]

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Hawks Nest Golf club farewells the McCormacks Andrew and wife Emily McCormack.
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Hawks Nest Golf club farewells the McCormacks

AFTER more than a decade of service, Hawks Nest Golf Club (HNGC) will bid a fond farewell to long-standing PGA Head Professional, Andrew McCormack, who will officially finish his role at the club on 30 June 2025. Andrew has been an integral part of the club for the past 11 years, leaving behind a legacy […]

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Asian Cup agony: Matildas star Fowler has ruptured ACL Mary Fowler is set for a long stint on the sidelines. Photo: AP Photo/Daniel Cole.
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Asian Cup agony: Matildas star Fowler has ruptured ACL

MATILDAS star Mary Fowler has ruptured her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and is in a race against time to play in next year’s home Asian Cup. Manchester City had been hopeful the brilliant winger had avoided the dreaded injury, suffered when she appeared to wrench her right knee while overstretching for the ball on Sunday. […]

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Myall Masters celebrate successful summer with annual awards presentation Award recipients David Kelly (Swimmer Improvement Award), Leon Babako (Member of the Year Award) and Christine Sefton (Swimmer Achievement Award).
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Myall Masters celebrate successful summer with annual awards presentation

MYALL Masters Swimming Club concluded another successful summer with the Annual Awards Presentation and Dinner at Tillerman’s Restaurant on Monday 7 April. Thirty-seven members and guests congregated to honour the awardees and to celebrate the end of the 20th season of Myall Masters, and the 50th anniversary of Masters Swimming Australia. Life Member Kerry Patterson, […]

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