GLOUCESTER local John Hughes has been honoured with Life Membership of Northern NSW Football, recognising his exceptional contribution to the sport over nearly five decades. The award, presented last week, acknowledges John’s tireless commitment, passion, and enduring service to football in the region. John’s football journey in England playing for Wolverhampton Wanderers. After moving to […]

The Paul Kelly, Taree-trained Shalamiyna and local apprentice Shae Wilkes won at Taree races last week. Photo: Virginia Harvey. Barbara Ball, son Michael (holding horse second from left), husband trainer Tony (fourth from left), winning local hoop Shae Wilkes (second from left) and stable supporters Jeff Haisell and Countney Eggins after the win at Taree. […]

FOOTBALL Australia has defended its drawn-out search for the next Matildas coach, insisting that the capture of highly-touted Joe Montemurro will be worth the wait. Montemurro has signed a three-year deal to coach Australia’s women’s national team until the conclusion of the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028, ending a 10-month wait to find a permanent […]

Gloucester Junior Soccer. Gloucester Junior Soccer. ROUND 5 Match Report Despite ongoing wet weather forcing play indoors once again, Gloucester Junior Soccer players delivered another spirited round of matches in Round 5, held at the Rec Centre on Saturday. Mini Roos – Sponsored by Gloucester Valley Landscape Supplies The youngest players—representing teams Australia Post Gloucester, […]

FOR second-rower Yasmin Clydsdale bad weather in the Hunter has more impact than just keeping footy fans away from game three of women’s Origin. The recent deluge on NSW’s mid-north coast has stopped Clydsdale’s husband Adam from being able to cross a creek to get to their cows on their farm in the upper Hunter. […]

AFTER the siren sounds on the State of Origin series opener, Mitch Barnett hopes to roll up his sleeves and lend a hand on NSW’s flood-ravaged mid-north coast. Warriors co-captain Barnett has had to watch from afar as flood waters ravaged the Manning Valley area where he was born and raised, and where his parents […]

LAURIE Daley has revealed the Max King effort play that convinced him the Canterbury prop was a State of Origin player. The Maitland-educated King was a shock call up for NSW on Sunday night, named as the Blues’ only debutant after Daley’s side suffered a number of last-minute injuries. But the returning Blues coach said […]

Encouragement Award recipients. Steve Hurworth (Gloucester Bowling Club) accepting the Sport Star of the Year award on behalf of Jim Grech from Ollie Rinkin. The McInnes family accepting Barney’s Local Legend award. JIM Grech is Gloucester’s “Sports Star of the Year” for 2024. He was among the many athletes recognised for their sporting achievements at […]