Category: Mid North Sport

Forster’s Ellie Johnston hasn’t been playing rugby league for long but she’s already making a name for herself. She represented New South Wales Country at the national championships, the team making it all the way to the grand final.  

Olympic silver-medallist James Magnussen has retired from competitive swimming. The Port Macquarie product says he’s been thinking about calling time on his career since the Commonwealth Games.

Coffs Harbour’s Orara High School has progressed to the state volleyball finals after a thrilling win over Murwillumbah this afternoon. The northern zone final, which went to five sets, was the closest fought in years.

The golden oldies of go-karting will put their foot to the floor this weekend for the 20-19 Australian Kart Masters. Already 125 competitors have entered the year’s event, with many more expected to sign on.

Hundreds of competitors were in Port Macquarie over the weekend for the annual New South Wales Junior Cycling Tour. Dubbo’s Dylan Eather won the men’s 17’s while Haylee Fuller claimed victory in the womens.

In group 2 rugby league, Sawtell remains third on the ladder after a comprehensive 32-point win over the Magpies. South Grafton accounted for Woolgoolga, While Grafton thrashed a troubled Orara and Coffs Harbour had a hard fought win over Macksville.

In Group 2 rugby league this afternoon, Coffs Harbour has strengthened its place at the top of the ladder with a close fought win over Macksville’s Sea Eagles. The Comets downed their rivals 24 points to 20. Meanwhile, in Group 3 Taree City and Wauchope played out a thrilling 22 all draw at Jack Neal…

Another strong performance by Macksville in women’s league tag has seen them elevated to the top of the ladder in group 2. Today they had a comfortable 10-point win over Coffs Harbour.

Special Olympics teams have put their 10-pin bowling skills to the test today in Coffs Harbour. It’s part of an annual two-day event, with the best athletes chosen to represent their state.