1. Lake Macquarie finishes sixth in 2014 International Children's Games | photos December 11

Lake Macquarie snagged eight medals at the 2014 International Children’s Games - four gold, two silver and two bronze.

2. Lakeside Netball Association representative team makes historic selection June 16 

For the first time in history, a full delegation of netballers from Lake Macquarie has been selected to compete at the International Youth Sports Challenge in Singapore.

3. Newcastle North Stars ice hockey team rest up before match with Adelaide Adrenaline April 21

A well-earned break after the opening weekend of the Australian Ice Hockey League season gave the Newcastle North Stars time to regroup ahead of their clash with the Adelaide Adrenaline on Saturday.

4. Newcastle North Stars ice hockey team shot down by Sydney Ice Dogs March 24

One of the longest shoot-outs in recent Australian ice hockey history determined the winner of last Saturday's Wilson Cup tournament game between the Newcastle North Stars and Sydney Ice Dogs.

5. Crucial 4-1 victory for Newcastle North Stars against Sydney Bears June 2

A turning of the tide could be on the cards for the Newcastle North Stars ice hockey team if it can keep the momentum it gathered in Sydney on Sunday into its next four home games.

6. Surfest 2014 set to attract thousands to Merewether Beach February 10

Newcastle's premier surfing event just keeps getting bigger.

7. Lake Macquarie 2014 International Children's Games team named May 26

The athletes among Lake Macquarie's biggest contingent for the International Children's Games have been announced.

8. Newcastle North Stars squeeze win against Sydney Bears in preseason Wilson Cup tournament March 17

Eager ice hockey fans flooded the Hunter Ice Skating Stadium on Sunday afternoon to watch the Newcastle North Stars play their first game in six months.

9. Swansea-Belmont Surf Life Saving Club hopefuls face uphill battle to reach national championships February 17

SWANSEA-BELMONT Surf Life Saving Club needs help to get its athletes to the national championships.

10.  Canadian player joins Newcastle North Stars ice hockey team March 31

​THE Newcastle North Stars have announced their first import player for the 2014 ice hockey season.