Category: Mid North Sport
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TAREE GYM THINKING OUTSIDE THE SQUARE IN LOCKDOWN
For many, physical activity becomes less of of a priority during lockdown. A Taree gym owner wants people buck that trend – thinking outside the square to help locals get their hearts pumping.
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TWO COFFS SURFERS IN FINALS OF AUSTRALIAN JUNIOR ONLINE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Two Coffs Harbour surfers have made the finals of the Australian Junior Online Surf Championships. The invite-only event gives the country’s top junior competitors a chance to move up in the rankings.
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RAINBOW WARRIORS GROWING IN LEAPS AND BOUNDS
Taree’s Rainbow Warriors are growing in leaps and bounds on the football field. The club, which welcomes players of all abilities, is gearing up to tackle new opponents in 2022.
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JACK WINCHESTER WAITING FOR GREEN LIGHT TO FLY BACK TO PERTH FOR PRE-SEASON TRAINING
Western Force hooker Jack Winchester remains in limbo until travel restrictions ease. He’s been living in his hometown, Coffs Harbour since June – but is confident he can return to Perth in time for the start of pre-season training.
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COFFS HARBOUR’S BIGGEST RABBITOH’S FAN RECEIVES SPECIAL MESSAGE
Beyond Russell Crowe himself – NBN News may have uncovered Coffs Harbour’s biggest Rabbitohs fan. 13-year-old Bre Waterhouse is devastated she’s unable to attend tonight’s grand final, but a special message from a South’s player has helped make up for it.
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KRISTY WALLACE ADDS SPICE TO OPALS SIDE IN FIBA WORLD CUP
Australia will play Japan in tonight’s knockout semi final in the FIBA Asia Cup. Former Coffs Harbour junior Kristy Wallace, averaging more than 15 minutes per game in the green and gold’s four clashes so far.
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FORSTER TENNIS CLUB SERVING A STRONG RETURN TO THE COURT
Forster is a long way from Flushing Meadows but the battle on the court is just as fierce. Local tennis players are just returning to action, waiting on word when tournaments can resume.
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NICK LARKIN SIGNS EXTENSION WITH MELBOURNE STARS
Taree’s Nick Larkin will play on in the Big Bash League signing a two year extension with the Melbourne Stars. The 31-year-old has become a staple of the side’s top order in recent seasons, and is closing in on 40 appearances. Larkin continues to adapt to the shorter form of the game, boasting a strike…
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CPL COMPETITION EXPANSION CONFIRMED FOR 2022
The Coastal Premier League will expand by two teams next year, to include Bellingen and a combined Forster-Tuncurry team. But not all clubs are happy, with seven of the 10 current teams questioning the transparency around the decision.
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GROUP 2 LEFT WITH NO CHOICE BUT TO CANCEL 2021 SEASON
The head of group 2 rugby league has bitten the bullet and called off the rest of the season, saying he’s “exhausted all possibilities.” With no finals to be played, the Grafton Ghosts have been crowned minor premiers.