Tag: newcastle
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AUSTRALIA’S BAKING BEST IN NEWCASTLE
If you never thought of baking as an art form, think again. You only have to see some of the creations made by the Australian Baking Team to understand. The team members are in Newcastle this week for an intensive training camp, where they’ll be finessing new techniques in preparation for next year’s Baking World…
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ZENON CARAVELLA WON’T BE RE-SIGNED WITH JETS
Zenon Caravella says he’s not surprised, but he is disappointed, after being told by the Jets he won’t be re-signed. The 32-year-old believes he fell out of favour with coach Phil Stubbins after speaking out against the club’s mid-season purge. Caravella is currently nursing an ankle injury, and won’t play against Sydney FC tomorrow. (VISION ONLY)
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COMMUNICATION KEY TO SUCCESS
The Knights’ halves say communication will be the key against Parramatta on Sunday. Newcastle is looking to arrest a two-game losing streak.
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UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE CELEBRATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY
The University of Newcastle has capped off its 50th anniversary in style, with more than 400 students, staff and alumni marching through the CBD. The parade was not only a celebration of how far the uni has come, but also its future.
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NEW TRAINING FOR VERTICAL RESCUE FIREFIGHTERS
Newcastle firefighters – trained in the art of dealing with dizzying rescues – were put to the test today. The station was the first of 15 across the state to take part in a new program.
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KNIGHTS LINE-UP UNCHANGED FOR EELS CLASH
Despite losing two on the trot, there have been no changes to the Knights squad for their round seven match against Paramatta. Jarrod Mullen and Tariq Sims have been named, with both recovering well from shoulder injuries – while Dane Gagai has extra reason to smile this week.
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NORTH STARS DETERMINED TO CLAIM WILSON CUP
The Newcastle North Stars are determined to claim their first pre-season Wilson Cup title. Despite missing two key players, General Manager Gary Dore is confident the team has it what it takes, to overcome the Sydney Bears in Saturday’s final.
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GIANT BOOTCAMP HELPS CHILDREN WITH AUTISM
Around 200 people were put through their paces in Newcastle this morning, all in the name of charity. The colourful bootcamp at King Edward Park featured some well-known faces including The Block’s Max and Karstan, and raised more than $2,000 for Hunter children with autism. “It was more about awareness I suppose than raising money…
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FORESHORE PLAN OF MANAGEMENT ON PUBLIC EXHIBITION
A bigger playground and dining facilities are part of Newcastle City Council’s plans for Foreshore Park. Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes says it’s all in the hope of attracting more people to the region.
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A MONSTER THRILL FOR YOUNG CENTRAL COAST BOY
A monster truck driver and the charity Child’s Vision have teamed up to give a young boy with Leukaemia a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Seven-year-old Sam Jackman from the Central Coast got to take a spin with Clive Featherby in ‘Outback Thunda.’ Featherby’s in town ahead of the World Indoor Monster Truck Championships, which will be held at…