Category: Recent Posts
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STRANDED YACHTSMEN REUNITED WITH ANXIOUS FAMILY MEMBERS
Three sailors have been reunited with their families after being stuck at sea off the New South Wales coast for almost a week. An epic rescue mission to retrieve the stranded men and their yacht took days – after the mast broke off without warning.
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CHRISTIAN MANSELL KEEN TO CLAIM ROOKIE CUP
The Hunter’s Christian Mansell is in the box seat to claim the Rookie Cup in the British Formula Four series. The Bolwarra teenager is just a few good results shy of the silverware, with three races remaining.
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TAMWORTH CLIMBERS PREPARE FOR SYDNEY STATE BOULDER TITLES
It’s been a tumultuous year for Tamworth climbers, but that won’t stop them from competing in Sydney’s State Boulder Titles. The rep team has been vigorously training to regain their strength since the covid-19 lock down.
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LISMORE’S NATHAN PARKER WINS NSW YOUNG AUSSIE OF THE YEAR
A Lismore amputee and Invictus game gold-medalist has been crowned this year’s New South Wales Young Australian of the Year. 25-year-old Nathan Parker was awarded the trophy at a ceremony in Sydney last night, and shared with the crowd what inspires him. “If I can help even one person in their darkest days, and give…
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GOLD COAST TRAINER A STANDOUT AT LISMORE’S RACE MEET
Gold Coast trainer Marcus Wilson was a standout in yesterday’s meeting at Lismore. His three-year-old gelding “Go Factor” took the win in Race Three at the local turf club. In Race Seven’s Class 2 Handicap, “Disarmed” ran ahead of the pack. Jockey Luke Rolls also won two races, riding “Bangalley Lad” and “Go Factor”. (AUDIO…
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HUNTER MAN CHARGED OVER FATAL CRASH NEAR RUTHERFORD
A Hunter man has been charged over a fatal crash which killed a young man near Rutherford overnight. According to police a ute was travelling north on a remote stretch of Anambah Road just after 9pm, when it smashed into a guardrail. The alleged collision occurred with such force, the front seat passenger was thrown…
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A LOCAL PHOTOGRAPHER’S MISSION TO SUPPORT MENTAL HEALTH
A Newcastle school teacher has gained national attention for his part-time hobby. Matt Richards turned to photography at the height of the pandemic – now he’s using it to help people still enduring the toughest of times.
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APPEAL FOR INFORMATION AFTER REPORTED TEEN APPROACH
Police are asking two teenage girls to come forward after an incident at a Newcastle park yesterday. Officers have been told two teenage girls, aged around 16 and 17, were walking through Gregson Park at Hamilton at 10.30pm, when they were approached by a man. The man reportedly spoke to the girls before they ran…
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NEW ENGLAND CATTLE MARKET IS THE STRONGEST IT’S EVER BEEN
Recent rain has seen the New England’s cattle market soar, with agents claiming the it’s the strongest it’s ever been. Today’s sales even saw greater numbers walk through the gates.
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HANNAH SOUTHWELL PREPARES FOR TOUGHEST GAME YET
The Hunter’s Hannah Southwell believes next week’s Women’s State of Origin clash will be the toughest she’s faced during her time representing New South Wales. The 21 year old is coming off an award winning season with the Roosters in the NRLW.