Newcastle offer $44 million for West Brom's Berahino and other top stories.

• Newcastle offer $44 million for West Brom's Berahino

  

  The Magpies attempted to capture the frontman head coach Steve McClaren craves as he attempts to keep the club in the Barclays Premier League. The offer is reportedly an up front cash offer with no phased payments or add-ons, and that is a reflection of the club's determination to land a player they have tracked since last summer. The Baggies' position remains unchanged ahead of Monday's transfer deadline and they expect to keep the 22-year-old this month. Albion have never expected to receive ..

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• Newcastle confirm Thauvin return to Marseille

  

  The former France Under-21 international joined Newcastle from Marseille at the start of the season, but failed to make an impact at St James' Park and has now returned to the Ligue 1 side. "Newcastle United winger Florian Thauvin has returned to Marseille on loan until the end of the season," a statement on the official Newcastle website reads. "The 23-year-old arrived on Tyneside from the French club last August, but has headed back to the Stade Velodrome for the remainder of the 2015-16 cam..

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• Adelaide United vs Newcastle Jets highlights: Reds down Jets

  

  Adelaide United vs Newcastle Jets highlights: Reds down Jets Roar Guru 65 Have your say Live ScoresScores updated each minute. REFRESH NOW   Adelaide V Newcastle HINDMARSH STADIUM, HINDMARSH, SA, 31 JANUARY 2016   Adelaide Match Completed Newcastle 1 FINAL SCORE 0 1 HALF TIME SCORE 0 11 SHOTS 11 6 SHOTS ON GOAL 6 17 FOULS 11 7 CORNERS 3 3 OFFSIDES 2 56 POSSESSION 44 Match result: Both sides had their chances on Sunday night, but in the end Adelaide U..

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• Researchers keen to examine anchor damage on Newcastle Port ...

  

  Researchers keen to examine anchor damage on Newcastle Port ocean floor Posted February 01, 2016 07:52:55 Researchers investigating the environmental damage caused by deep sea anchors say they are keen to check out the ocean floor near the Port of Newcastle.The world first study by the University of Wollongong has already used 3D imagery at Port Kembla, and found anchors are dragging across the reef.Marine biologist Andy Davis said that could have devastating impacts ..

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• Doctor said I may never play again: Mullen

  WHO would have thought a toe injury could potentially end an NRL career?Well, that was the reality of Newcastle’s Jarrod Mullen just a few weeks ago with the playmaker’s future left clouded in uncertainty as he recovered from foot surgery.Mullen made just 10 appearances in 2015 thanks to an injury to the medial sesamoid bone in the ball of his right foot, near his big toe.The injury happened in May but the five-eighth shunned surgery in favour of rest with the operation a risky procedure — the b..

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• Video: EVERY A-League round 17 goal

  

  ROUND 17 of the A-League saw a whopping 21 goals over five matches!The Western Sydney Wanderers edged out Melbourne City in a seven goal thriller that saw the big names - Bridge, Nichols, Fornaroli and Novillo - all get on the scoresheet on Friday night.Luis Garcia fully announced himself to Australia by scoring his first A-league goal and setting up two more in Central Coast’s win over Wellington.Brisbane and Jamie Maclaren returned to form as the young striker bagged a brace in his side’s win ..

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• Trio charged with murder after body found at Mount Eccles

  

  HAMILTON, VIC: Trio charged with murder after body found at Mount Eccles UPDATE SUNDAY 10.30am: The Age is reporting that the man murdered in Hamilton was 20-year-old Joshua Kane, who has been missing since January 23.Three people have been charged with his murder after his body was found in Mount Eccles National Park about 4pm on Friday afternoon.Two 19-year-old men and a 34-year-old woman, all from Hamilton, were arrested after police executed warrants in Hamilton on Saturday mo..

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• One dead, two fall ill following bad synthetic cannabis batch

  

  RUTHERFORD, NSW: Death of Rutherford teenager is followed by two youths falling critically ill at Telarah. One dead, two fall ill following bad synthetic cannabis batch exitA LETHAL batch of synthetic cannabis is suspected of contributing to the death of one Rutherford youth and causing two others to become critically ill in a neighbouring suburb.LONELY SCENE: Dave Pettit was mowing the laneway next to his Rutherford house when he came across the body of Dea..

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• Building boom in Newcastle

  

  POLL: A building boom is happening in Newcastle West, as new investment flows into the city. Building Boom: Luke Mahaffey, of Base Architects, at The Huxley Apartments which are under construction at Wickham. Picture: Simone De Peak. Newcastle’s building sector was getting stronger with a combination of public and private investment in the city, architect Luke Mahaffey said.Mr Mahaffey, of Base Architects, is working on two projects for Thirdi Group in Wickham worth a combined $90..

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• Champion of the arts

  

  Denise Frost had great passion for education and the arts, but most importantly, she had a passion for life. SUPPORT: Denise Frost’s contribution to Newcastle Art Gallery was immeasurable and her enthusiasm...was limitless and infectious, said Foundation Chairman Judy Hart.Denise Frost was closely connected with Newcastle Art Gallery and the artistic, cultural and educational side of Newcastle for most of her life. She served on the Gallery Foundation Board and was a Member and Co..

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Townsend says Newcastle are his main focus now .	Former Denmark striker Morten Nordstrand signs for Newcastle Jets .