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Transport For Newcastle: private operator to integrate city's public transport - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Transport For Newcastle: private operator to integrate city's public transportUpdatedNovember 05, 2015 13:39:15 In an Australian first, the New South Wales Government is calling for an operator from around the world to implement Newcastle's new integrated public transport system.Called 'Transport for Newcastle', it will mean one private operator will look after the city's planned light rail system, as well as buses, ferries, and the new interchanges.The government cut the heavy rail line into the city last year, and hopes to have a light rail system by 2019.Transport Minister Andrew Constance said bus patronage has dropped 14 per cent over the last four years, and the numbers of people u..
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No Room For Farah At Knights: Brown

Posted:5 November, 2015 by AAP No Room For Farah At Knights: Brown New coach Nathan Brown is keen to make some additions to his Newcastle squad, but Robbie Farah won't be among them Tags:Nathan Brown,Robbie Farah,Newcastle Knights Nathan Brown during his time as Dragons coach in 2007 Photo: Getty ImagesNew coach Nathan Brown is keen to make some additions to his Newcastle squad ahead of the 2016 NRL season,but Robbie Farah won't be among them. Out-of-favour Wests Tigers hooker Farah had been linked to the..
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Newcastle Jets back on market after talks with Dundee United boss stall - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Newcastle Jets back on market after talks with Dundee United boss stallPostedNovember 05, 2015 16:08:18 The Newcastle Jets are back on the market after a collapse in talks between owners Football Federation Australia (FFA) and the A-League club's proposed buyer, Dundee United chairman Stephen Thompson.Thompson, the majority shareholder in the Scottish Premier League club, flagged his interest in taking over the Jets as head of a consortium back in May when the FFA seized back ownership from Nathan Tinkler.The sale appeared to be imminent after the two parties reached a broad agreement of terms in September.But the FFA released a statement on Thursday saying while they had planned to comp..
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Sydney Dance Music Radio Station To Expand To Newcastle ♫ theMusic

industry > News Sydney Dance Music Radio Station To Expand To Newcastle Image via Facebook Nov 5th 2015 | 2:39pm | Staff Writer Tweet NSW'sRAW FMhas unveiled plans to expand their burgeoning dance music station to Newcastle, having already operated stations in Canberra, Central Coast, Wagga Wagga, Albury, Coffs Harbour and more since first launching in 1999. The station will operate at 88.0 FM in Newcastle and aims to bring a fresh mix of electronica and dance to the airwaves, with shows from both local and in..
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Melbourne Cup winner returns to beach training ground | video...

Melbourne Cup winner Prince Of Penzance enjoys beach walk in WarrnamboolByJARROD WOOLLEYNov. 5, 2015, 8:35 a.m.VIC: Prince Of Penzance returns to Warrnambool as trainers look to emulate his success.Melbourne Cup winner returns to beach training ground | video, photosPrince of Penzance, ridden by strapper Maddie Raymond in the sand near Levys Point, Warrnambool. Picture: Rob GunstoneJarrod McLean aboard Our Universal Star (left) watches Melbourne Cup winner Prince of Penzance, ridden by strapper Maddie Raymond as they walk along the beach at Levys Point, Warrnambool. Picture: Rob GunstoneJarrod McLean aboard Our Universal Star (left) watches Melbourne Cup winner Prince of Penzance, ridden by..
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Newcastle's De Jong desperate for first-team action | SBS News

Despite returning to fitness, the former Ajax Amsterdam forward has been restricted to just 107 minutes in the first team this season under new boss Steve McClaren, including the last 20 in the goalless draw at home to Stoke City on Saturday.De Jong then requested to play for the under-21s for the first time in their 2-0 win over Aston Villa on Monday and said he would be happy to play for the youth side again."Twenty minutes is nothing compared to 90, so I was glad to play 90 ... and I want to play as much as possible to be ready when the opportunity comes to start in the first team," De Jong the club's website (www.nufc.co.uk)."I need to be ready and I need to improve my game -- and, at th..
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Prodigy suffers another injury setback

New Gold Coast Titans halfback Ashley Taylor suffers another injury setbackAshley Taylor in action.Source:Adam Head / News Corp AustraliaASHLEY Taylor has suffered yet another injury setback as he attempts to begin the next chapter of his career on the Gold Coast, requiring a second surgical procedure to fix his hand.The 20-year-old suffered a nasty compound fracture to his right hand during his NRL debut for Brisbane in round 26.Two of his fingers suffered fractures, which saw the playmaker leave the field with his hand bloodied, requiring 20 stitches to seal the wounds shut.While the surgery was considered a success, Titans coach Neil Henry revealed Taylor returned to hospital this week in..
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Best is yet to come for Hodkinson

Marquee Knights recruit Trent Hodkinson is confident his past success puts him in good stead for the new chapter of his career in Newcastle.One of two Knights signings for 2016, alongside journeyman Mickey Paea, the six-time Blues halfback remains positive for the future despite Newcastle's run to the wooden spoon in 2015.Having made the finals with the Bulldogs for the past three years, 27-year-old Hodkinson is hopeful his time under one of the game's more successful mentors Des Hasler proves beneficial.That, and working with new Newcastle coach Nathan Brown – who was a part of New South Wales' Origin camp in 2015."I was involved with 'Browny' during the Origin period and loved everyth..
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Mata'utia new home key for Brown

Finding a home for young star Sione Mata'utia is among the chief priorities for new Newcastle coach Nathan Brown as he attempts to revive the premiership fortunes of the NRL wooden spooners.After becoming the youngest ever Kangaroo during the 2014 Four Nations series, the 19-year-old endured a forgettable 2015 season as the Knights limped to a last place finish.Mata'utia was played in a number of positions, including centre, wing, back-row and off the bench, by sacked coach Rick Stone, after initially making his name as a winger under former mentor Wayne Bennett.The former Australia schoolboys captain shapes as a key figure in a Newcastle roster that has undergone considerable change.Br..
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Parents left frustrated as infant formula supplies dry up

Parents left frustrated as infant formula supplies dry upUpdatedNovember 05, 2015 15:09:32 Parents across Australia are having to pay more for infant formula, as local supplies of the product dry up.Signs written in English and Mandarin have appeared on major supermarket shelves around Newcastle apologising for the lack of infant formula supply.At Coles supermarkets, a limit of four units of formula per customer has been imposed."We will endeavour to be back in full supply as soon as possible," the sign reads.In a statement a Coles spokesperson said: "There has been a significant growth in international demand for Australian-produced infant formula.Â Due to supply issues across Australia..
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