Category: Newcastle Sport
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OLYMPIC AND WARNERS BAY PREPARE TO FACE OFF WPL GF
It’ll be first against fourth when Newcastle Olympic and Warners Bay face off in the Women’s Premier League Grand Final. Despite previous score blow-outs, Sunday evening’s clash is expected to tightly contested.
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13 TURNS OUT TO BE A LUCKY NUMBER FOR NEWCASTLE MAN AHEAD OF KOSCISUZKO RACE
Thirteen is an unlucky number for some – but not for Bob Dailey. The part owner of the Scone-trained horse ‘It’s Me’ purchased that many tickets, to secure a slot in Saturday’s $1.3-million Koscisuzko. “It actually turned out, it was my 13th ticket that was actually the one that was drawn. Some people could say…
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CLOSE GAME EXPECTED FOR WPL GRAND FINAL
It’ll be first against fourth when Newcastle Olympic and Warners Bay face off in the Women’s Premier League Grand Final. Despite previous score blow outs, Sunday evening’s clash is expected to be tightly contested.
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HOCKEY SEMI FINAL STOPPED IN EXTRA TIME
Confusion reigns over who will contest Sunday’s Hunter Coast Premier League Hockey grand final, after the semi between Norths and Souths was stopped in extra time. An appeal tomorrow will determine whether the match is replayed or if Norths go through because they finished higher on the ladder. Gosford doesn’t mind who it faces in…
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LAKE MACQUARIE CITY FC LOOKS TO THE FUTURE
It’s a proud football club, with a proud history – but Lake Macquarie City is looking forward, not back. The club has begun rolling out a new look and strategy, that it hopes will take it to the top of the NPL.
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TAYLOR GILL FINISHES IN TOP TEN AT CAVES CLASSIC
It was an unusual event, in a reworked car, but neither of those factors proved a problem to Taylor Gill at the Caves Classic Rally. Instead, it was a foot cramp that hobbled the Hunter teenager who still finished in the top 10.
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NPL RIVALS READY TO PLAY FOR BIG WIN
The make-up of the NPL finals has been decided. Azzuri and Olympic cemented their spots with wins last night, while the Jaffas’ season is over after they were beaten by Broadmeadow.
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MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR MAKEOVER FOR MAITLAND SPORTS COMPLEX
Maitland’s Regional Sports Complex has undergone a $10.5 million makeover, to become a multi-purpose arena. The redevelopment includes a world athletics certified synthetic track, playing field, floodlights, a 560 person grandstand, as well as other amenities. The additions are designed to benefit not only local athletes, but the wider community, including people with disabilities. “I’m…
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250 CYCLISTS TAKE TO WINE COUNTRY ROADS OVER WEEKEND
Hundreds of cyclists took to the roads around Broke today, for the Cycling New South Wales Masters Championships. Participants competed in several categories, including a 120-kilometre race. Held over three days, it was one of the first major sporting events in wine country since the pandemic began. (NO AUDIO)
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WARNERS BAY MAKES IT THROUGH TO WPL GRAND FINAL
Warners Bay has booked a spot in the Women’s Premier League Grand final, winning a nine goal thriller over Broadmeadow Magic. Warners Bay started strong – Jen Hoy finding an early goal. But Magic bounced straight back through Lucy Jerram. In a see sawing first half, the Panthers reclaimed the lead, before Jerram’s second had…