More than 500 Northern Rivers secondary students gathered in Casino yesterday for the opening round of the 2026 Alex Gibbon Cup.
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Posted inFeature, Local News, Sport
Mid North Coast and North Coast sporting clubs eligible for NSW grants
Sporting clubs across the region can apply for NSW Government grants of up to $20,000 to boost participation and facilities.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Feature, Sport
Coffs Harbour’s winning hand with five-of-a-kind
Coffs Harbour is set to secure five flagship Oztag events until 2031, delivering up to $100 million in economic impact.
Posted inSport, Sport and fitness events, Taree
Paddlers converge on Taree for Manning River Dragon Boat Club’s annual regatta
Manning River Dragon Boat Club is gearing up for its biggest weekend of the year, with crews travelling from as far as Dubbo and Sydney to race on the Manning River in Taree.
Posted inGood News, Sport, Sport and fitness events
Call for North Coast teams to enter Joeys Mini World Cup before entries close
Junior football clubs across the North Coast are being urged to enter this year’s Rale Rasic Joeys Mini World Cup, with organisers keen to see more local teams take part in a tournament that once called Lismore home.
Posted inFeature, Port Macquarie-Hastings, Sport, Youth
Have your say on the future of sport and recreation in Port Macquarie-Hastings
Have your say on plans shaping future sport and recreation across Port Macquarie-Hastings before feedback closes 17 August 2026.
Posted inClarence Valley, Feature, Rugby Union
New Rugby 7s competition to bring Clarence Valley schools together
Clarence Valley primary students will soon compete in a new Rugby 7s competition, creating opportunities to build friendships and community connections.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Cricket, Feature
Thank you, Sydney Sixers, for bringing the love to Coffs Harbour
The Sydney Sixers’ five-year partnership with Coffs Harbour has ended, but future matches remain possible despite the agreement’s conclusion today
Posted inFeature, NSW News, Sport
Cleary’s class: NSW win State of Origin decider
Inspired by Nathan Cleary, NSW have clinched a State of Origin series victory with an upset win over Queensland in the decider at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium.
Posted inBeaches and Surf, Feature, Sport, Sport and fitness events, Tweed Heads
Local surfers to contest Australian Longboard Titles on the Tweed Coast
A strong contingent of local surfers will be among more than 200 competitors when the 2026 Thermos Australian Longboard Titles are held on the Tweed Coast from 24 to 30 July.