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NNSWF opens doors to Japan with landmark international football pathway

Northern NSW Football is thrilled to announce exclusive access for northern NSW clubs to attend a set of prestigious youth football tournaments in Japan.Through NNSWF’s landmark Memorandum of Understanding with Nihon University and new official travel partner Estilo Travel, clubs

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2026 Newcastle Permanent Community State Youth Championships conclude

The 2026 Newcastle Permanent Community State Youth Championships wrapped up on Friday afternoon following five thrilling days of competition.The tournament saw the best community footballers from across northern NSW represent their respective member zones as they went head-to-hea

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Pat's Day unites Bolwarra Lorn JSC to honour club legend and support important causes

For Bolwarra Lorn JSC, Pat's Day is about much more than football.The Bushrangers come together each year to honour the legacy of club legend Pat McFadyen while celebrating the people and values that have shaped the club for generations.This year's Pat's Day once again brought pl

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2026 Newcastle Permanent Community State Youth Championships to kick off

The 2026 Newcastle Permanent Community State Youth Championships will take place at Lake Macquarie Regional Football Facility from Monday 6 to Friday 10 July.The five-day tournament will feature the best community footballers from across northern NSW representing their respective

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Race for Promotion/Relegation: Battle for second intensifies in Zone League One as relegation pressure builds in premier competitions

The 2026 Zone Football League season is heating up, with the return of promotion and relegation and the introduction of a connected football pyramid in 2024 creating high stakes across all five divisions.The Zone Football League, comprising the Zone League One, Zone League Two an

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NNSWF conducts 2026 Women’s State Cup draw

Northern NSW Football conducted its 2026 Women’s State Cup draw on Monday morning.The draw was broadcast live on NNSWF’s social media channels.The Women’s State Cup will return next month with the best NNSWF Premier and Community teams converging on the Lake Macquarie Regional Fo

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Race for Promotion/Relegation: Mayfield United battle Olympic for top spot, while Minmi lead the charge

The 2026 Zone Football League season is well underway, with the return of promotion and relegation and the reintroduction of the football pyramid in 2024 helping shape one of the most exciting campaigns in recent memory.The Zone Football League, including the Zone League One, Zon

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Gerard Carey honoured as NNSWF life member

Northern NSW Football is delighted to announce Gerard Carey as its newest life member in recognition of his outstanding and long-standing service to the organisation.Carey has made a significant contribution to NNSWF through decades of volunteer service as a sports trainer, coach

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Willoughby named chair at NNSWF 2025 AGM

Northern NSW Football held its Annual General Meeting on Saturday, as the event returned to Lake Macquarie Regional Football Facility.The AGM saw the 2025 Annual Report presented as well as the Annual Financial Report.The NNSWF Board of Directors elected David Willoughby as chair

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Largs FC named Club Changer of the Month for May

Northern NSW Football is pleased to announce Largs FC as its Club Changer of the Month for May. Club Changer is Football Australia’s Club Development program, which aims to enhance clubs for long-term viability and success.This month’s Club Changer focus was workforce and volunte

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Award winners celebrated as Female Football Week 2026 kicks off

Northern NSW Football is delighted to announce the recipients of its Female Football Week 2026 awards.Awards were presented at NNSWF’s annual Female Football Week Networking Event held at Pier Ninety Seven on Friday night.Almost 70 guests attended the event to recognise and showc

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Female Football Week kicks off for 2026

Female Football Week 2026 officially kicked off today with plenty to celebrate and showcase across the northern NSW football community.Female Football Week will take place from Friday 8 May to Sunday 17 May, with the week an opportunity to showcase the talent and passion of femal

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NNSWF unveils Member Zone Infrastructure Strategies

Northern NSW Football has unveiled its bespoke Member Zone Infrastructure Strategies, focused on developing football facilities across each of its seven member zones.The strategies bring together data on participation, population growth and existing infrastructure to identify wha

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Community football officially kicks off across northern NSW for 2026

Happy faces will fill pitches across northern NSW as community football officially kicks off this weekend.Thousands of players will take to the pitch across Hunter Valley Football, Newcastle Football, Macquarie Football and Football Mid North Coast member zones from children to a

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Newcastle Permanent and Northern NSW Football renew goal-den partnership

Thousands of young footballers from across northern NSW will receive a free football thanks to the renewed partnership between Newcastle Permanent and Northern NSW Football.With grassroots football about to kick off for another season, 11,500 free footballs will be distributed ac

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Newcastle Permanent Local Champion Awards return for 2026

The time has come to rally behind the champions in your club and recognise those making a real impact on and off the field as the Newcastle Permanent Local Champion Awards return for 2026.NNSWF are shining the floodlights on local legends to recognise and reward their commitment