Category: Mid North Sport
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MANNING VALLEY HOCKEY SEEING AN INCREASE IN PLAYERS
The Manning Valley Hockey Club is going from strength to strength with the launch of a brand new competition. It comes as its winter league was delayed by a month, after flooding hit local pitches.
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WATERFRONT SAY ‘WE’LL BE BACK’ AFTER BATTLING FLOOD
Flood recovery efforts continue in Taree as businesses persevere with picking up the pieces. Owners say they are determined come back, better than ever.
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MACLEAY VALLEY MOUNTAIN BIKERS CLUB RECEIVE FUNDING TO BUILD FLOW TRAIL
Macleay Valley mountain bikers will soon be able to test their wheels on the region’s first flow trail. Council has awarded the club a $30,000 grant to help make it happen.
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PORT UNITED DEFEAT THE NORTHERN STORM
To local soccer, and Port United narrowly defeated the Northern Storm in round 4 of the Coastal Premier League. The Storm dominated the first half but fell apart in the last 20 minutes.
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GALA DAY FOR START OF GROUP 2 JUNIOR COMP
The future of rugby league on the Mid North Coast have laced up the boots for the first time this season. More than 80 games were played at Geoff King Oval this morning.
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GROUP 2 | TOP OF THE TABLE CLASH BETWEEN MACKSVILLE AND GRAFTON ON SUNDAY
A top of the table clash between the Grafton Ghosts and Macksville Sea Eagles will be the highlight of this weekend’s Group 2 round. Both teams are coming off wins in round 2, and are chasing outright first on the ladder.
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ELDERS DESCEND ON GUMBAYNGGIRR COUNTRY FOR 20TH ANNUAL OLYMPICS
The Indigeco Elders team from Worimi Country have lifted the shield in the 20th annual Elder Olympics in Nambucca Heads. While a Dunghutti team also managed a podium finish.
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GROUP 3 COMPETITION KICKS OFF THIS WEEKEND
The Group 3 Rugby League season officially gets underway this weekend. The Wauchope Blues are raring to go, with two of the club’s stalwarts stepping up to jointly coach the team.
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AUSTRALIAN OVER 80s CHAMPIONSHIPS TEE OFF IN HARRINGTON
Some of the best golf players above the age of 80 teed off today in Harrington. Players were relieved to see favourable playing conditions for the Over 80s Australian Championships.
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BUDDY UP BLOOMS IN FORSTER
From Stand Up Paddle Boarding to kayaking, getting active on the water is helping military and emergency services personnel. A not for profit called Buddy Up is running activities in Forster to help people get connected, and get moving. To get involved email: forster@buddyupaustralia.org.au