Category: Latest NBN Sport
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Inaugural Greater Hunter Coast gearing up for Sunday start
A combined under 18 regional girls team is ready to make a historic debut in the state’s Premier Women’s cricket competition. Weather delayed their inaugural match but every cloud has a silver lining – the squad now set up kick off its season much closer to home.
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Iffland’s biggest event yet
Rhiannan Iffland has done it all… except win on home soil. The Lake Macquarie cliff diver has the chance to do that this weekend – when the world series finale plays out on Sydney Harbour.
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Pocket rockets hit ground running ahead of next athlete meet
Back on the track following a slew of successful school carnivals – the young athletes at the Central Coast Sport College are gearing up for another busy term. They’re not resting on their laurels as they get back to the grind in preparation for upcoming competitions.
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Alstonville Football Club celebrates 50 years
Alstonville Football Club is celebrating five decades since it opened its doors. Its produced many sports stars along the way, but members say the club’s success is down to its volunteers.
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Business as usual for the Jets after disruptive start
After the washout on the Central Coast, the Jets will kick-off their A-League campaign against Perth this weekend. Despite the disrupted start to the season, Jordan Elsey says it’s business as usual… but things have certainly changed for him, off the field.
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One of the best now calling Newcastle waves home
She’s one of the Australia’s best surfers – now Tyler Wright calls the waves of Newcastle home. Moving to the city after meeting the love of her life… Wright’s currently enjoying some time off before another busy year on the championship tour.
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Festival of footy to return to Narrabri
Come February, the Reds and Waratahs will go head to head in a pre-season trial at the Festival of Rugby, in Narrabri. The two-day event is a highlight on the local sporting calendar.
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Box ticked on young guns bucket list
A Central Coast Sport’s College student is pinching herself after getting the call up for the under 17s national women’s football squad. The Junior Matilda’s have started ammassing strength – looking to back up their AFF Under 18 championship crown from earlier this year.
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Lismore Greyhound Track closed indefinitely due to flood damage
In a big loss to the racing community, Lismore’s Greyhound Track has announced it’s closing indefinitely. The news comes after the facility was destroyed in February’s floods – with no hope of repair.
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Hunter racing fraternity celebrating special arrival
The racing fraternity is celebrating a very special arrival. Legendary mare Winx has given birth to a little filly in the Hunter… with potentially a big future.