MIDCOAST Council has confirmed a three-year sponsorship with Bowls NSW to host the Women’s State Carnival from 2026 – 2028. The sponsorship agreement continues on from the success of the 2025 State Carnival which saw record participation numbers with over 1,000 female bowlers taking to the greens across more than 10 bowling clubs in the […]

Dave Stanley speaking with Steve Pietsch on Racing HQ live. Photo: supplied, Kelly Pietsch. Dave Stanley recording with locals at the Tea Gardens Hotel on Thursday night. Photo: supplied, Ben Hanson. Tea Gardens Hotel publican Ben Hanson holds the Kosciusko Trophy with Dave Stanley. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. The Racing HQ crew: Joe, Max and Dave, […]

The Gloucester defence holding strong. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Tea Gardens Hawks player Ben Woolard grounding his side’s only try. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. TEA GARDENS Hawks played the Gloucester Magpies at home at Myall Park on Saturday, 16 August, a match which marked the end of the 2025 season for both sides. In a season impacted […]

James Sinclair passes back to Paul Mascord for the Hawks’ second try of the game. Alex Sinclair lines up to make a conversion for the Hawks. THE Tea Gardens Hawks senior men’s side finally took to the field after a washout week to play Paterson at home on Myall Park on Saturday 9 August. Despite […]

BULAHDELAH Bowling Club has held its Annual General Meeting, reporting an amazing turnaround in fortunes over the past twelve months. Significant improvements in income were noted in bar, restaurant and gaming areas, while newer initiatives such as weekly trivia nights and allowing overnight campers were celebrated. A slight change was also made to the club’s […]

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 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. 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]