Tag: newcastle
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JETS APPOINT NEW GM OF FOOTBALL OPERATIONS
The Newcastle Jets have appointed Chief Operating Officer of Football Queensland, Ben Mannion, as their new General Manager of Football Operations. He’ll begin his role on June 8. Meanwhile club owner Nathan Tinkler has been issued with an official reprimand and counselled on his behaviour, after he verbally abused a Newcastle Herald journalist following the…
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MAJOR REFUBISHMENT FOR NEONATAL UNIT
Sick and premature babies and their families are set to benefit from a major refurbishment at the John Hunter Children’s Hospital. The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is undergoing a $7-million upgrade, funded through the Hunter Infrastructure and Investment Fund. Work began today on stage one, which includes 32 special care spaces, a palliative care room,…
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NEW PROGRAM TO ENCOURAGE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Whether it’s a lack of time, money or motivation – there’s no shortage of things that can prevent us from being physically active. But the Hunter Medical Research Institute believes a new program, combining technology and the outdoors, could be the key. HMRI is also encouraging people with Type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes to…
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MULLEN IN DOUBT AS KNIGHTS REP PLAYERS RETURN TO TRAINING
Knights five-eighth Jarrod Mullen is in doubt for Sunday’s clash with Manly, as he struggles with a toe injury. Meanwhile Newcastle’s rep players were back at training today, keen to put a stop to the club’s losing streak.
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ADELAIDE’S ARCHBISHOP PLEADS NOT GUILTY
Adelaide’s Catholic Archbishop has pleaded not guilty to concealing child sex abuse, during his time as a priest in the Hunter. Philip Wilson is accused of failing to report the sexual assault of a 10-year-old boy by pedophile priest James Fletcher in the 1970s. The archbishop was excused from facing court in Newcastle today, with…
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INDEPENDENT FIRM TO EXAMINE CABINET PAPER
Premier Mike Baird has hired an independent firm to examine how a confidential cabinet paper was discovered in a Newcastle MP’s office. CPM Reviews will conduct the investigation into the document, which refers to the proposed light rail route. Labor MP Tim Crakanthorp maintains he found it after taking over the office of former Liberal member,…
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STORM CLEAN UP BEGINS FOR MANY
From Tasmanian SES volunteers, to arborists from the sunshine state, the storm recovery operation in the Hunter has become a national effort. It’s two weeks since the east coast low hit, and for many, the clean-up is only just beginning.
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GIDLEY ENDS SPECULATION ABOUT HIS FUTURE
He made his NRL debut in 2001 – and went on to captain his state, and play for his country. But today Knights skipper Kurt Gidley ended speculation about his future, announcing he’ll head to England at the end of the season.
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GIDLEY TO PLAY IN ENGLISH SUPER LEAGUE
Newcastle Knights skipper Kurt Gidley has announced he’s signed a one-year contract with the Warrington Wolves in the English Super League. The Newcastle local has played 236 NRL games, in a career spanning 15 years. Gidley also boasts an impressive representative track record, including 12 appearances in the NSW State of Origin and 12 for…
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BEAU SCOTT TO RETURN FROM INJURY
The Knights have received a major boost ahead of their clash with Manly. Newcastle’s rep players came through their respective games unscathed, while Beau Scott has been cleared to return from an ankle injury.