Category: Newcastle Sport
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The Hunter pauses for Melbourne Cup
The Hunter paused for the Melbourne Cup – whether it was at homes, parties or long lunches across the region… Many businesses even enjoying a day at the pub, instead of the office.
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Lee carries Hunter hopes in the big dance
Tomorrow’s Melbourne Cup will be the focus for most punters, but Sydney’s inaugural Cup Day race, The Big Dance, is also attracting attention. Newcastle trainer Kris Lees has four runners in the $2-million feature at Randwick.
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Jets with no need to panic after first loss of the season
Melbourne Victory has signed Bruno Fornaroli just three days after he was granted a release from Perth. The star-striker could line up for his new club as soon as Friday against the Jets.
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Birthday Noi celebrates in style
Newcastle junior Kouat Noi has celebrated his 25th birthday in style, leading Sydney to a thrilling win over Cairns in the NBL. Facing his former club for the first time, Noi capped off his best performance for the Kings by hitting the game-winning shot.
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Newcastle Sport Aerobics athletes off to worlds
Sports aerobics competitors from Newcastle will represent Australia at the World Championships next week. Based at Gateshead, the group won big at the nationals in September, and is now ready to take it to the next level.
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Jets look to extend unbeaten run
Jets coach Arthur Papas says there’s plenty of belief in the side, as it looks to extend its unbeaten start. Newcastle plays the Wanderers tonight.
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Iffland looking to take career to new heights
Lake Macquarie’s Rhiannan Iffland is determined to add to her cliff-diving legacy. She wants to push the limits of female athletes, by introducing new dives.
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Parker preparing to defend world title
The Hunter’s Lauren Parker is home from setting a new record in Hawaii, but she’s already turned her attention to a bigger challenge. The 33-year-old is preparing to defend her world title.
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Winter Olympian identifies future Aussie star
Two-time Winter Olympian Kailani Craine believes she’s unearthed Australia’s next figure skating star, and it just so happens she’s also from the Hunter. 11-year-old Sienna Robertson from Macquarie Hills has just been crowned state champion.
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PHOTO GALLERY | Newcastle Jets V Wellington Phoenix
The Newcastle Jets have started strongly putting together 2 wins for the start of the year. Three goals in the first half set the stage for victory. James McGarry found the back of the net in the fourth minute, with Beka Dartsmelia and Trent Buhagiar scoring a goal a piece.