Saturday, January 16, 2016

Shelvey: My move to Newcastle will be Swansea's loss and other top stories.

  • Shelvey: My move to Newcastle will be Swansea's loss

    Shelvey: My move to  Newcastle  will be Swansea's loss
    Swansea City fans did not know the full story when they turned on Jonjo Shelvey, according to the Newcastle United new boy.Jonjo Shelvey believes he will be "Swansea's loss" after leaving the south Wales club to join fellow Premier League strugglers Newcastle United.The England international completed his move to St James' Park earlier this week after his time at the Liberty Stadium turned sour.Shelvey gestured angrily towards a section of the travelling supporters after Swansea were knocked out..
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  • Tiote in talks to leave Newcastle and head to China

    Tiote in talks to leave  Newcastle  and head to China
    Chinese side Shanghai Shenhua are reportedly on the brink of signing the 29-year-old, a deal that would end his five-and-a-half-year stay at St James' Park.McClaren revealed an exit for Tiote was possible even though there is not yet a final agreement.The former England boss said: "There is an approach from a Chinese team and Cheick is currently on his way to meet them."There is no agreement – nothing has been formalised or agreed. I think the player is just going out there to have a chat with t..
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  • GALLERY: The week in pictures

    GALLERY: The week in pictures
    BENDIGO: The Bendigo Ultimate Frisbee competitions kicks off this weekend. Picture: Noni HyettBATHURST: Isla Brennan and her son Dary, 10 months, came from Dubbo to see the huge supercroc on exhibition at the Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum. Picture: Phil MurrayBENDIGO: Kara Beer and Michael Roberts with baby Isaac, born in the lounge room at their home in November. Picture: NONI HYETTORANGE: Wakatipu High School players performing their traditional haka before their game against Orange at ..
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  • Jets' mission to avoid unwanted record

    Jets' mission to avoid unwanted record
    Muscat proud of Victory's resilience1:10A-League: Melbourne Victory coach Kevin Muscat was full of praise for his team after a number of players were out on Olyroos duty.IT is the goal-scoring entry in the record books the Newcastle Jets are desperately trying to avoid.And coach Scott Miller is ready to ditch his side’s conservative mindset today at Hunter Stadium against Wellington Phoenix in a bid to ensure it doesn’t happen.Goalless in their past six games, the Jets have not found the back of..
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  • What were we thinking: Save Our Rail's true motivation

    What were we thinking: Save Our Rail's true motivation
    Save Our Rail is often misquoted, labelled 'conspiracy theorists', doubts are cast on our credibility and motivation.Save Our Rail is often misquoted, labelled ‘conspiracy theorists’,  doubts are cast on our credibility and motivation. I wish to provide some truths.FIGHTER: Joan Dawson is the president of Save Our Rail NSW Inc.Arising from the community in the early 1992 Save Our Rail was led to victory by Margaret Henry when the Carr Government, in about 1995, overturned Greiner’s plans for ra..
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  • High-speed Sydney- Newcastle rail plan would cost $25bn

    High-speed Sydney- Newcastle  rail plan would cost $25bn
    VideoHigh speed rail penned for Sydney to NewcastleA consortium behind a 300km/h train in China wants to make Sydney its next stop.Its plan is to run a 200km line from Campbelltown to Newcastle at a cost of about $25 billion."Newcastle to Central will be about 40-45 minutes," Centurion Group chief executive officer Patrick Yu said.The developers say the project could be done without any cost to taxpayers but there is a catch.The $25 billion would be raised through a levy on new developments alon..
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  • A show for the bucket list

    A show for the bucket list
    Cirque du Soleil performances are known for evoking the emotions of an audience. Quidam, which opened on Friday at Newcastle Entertainment Centre, is no exception.CIRQUE du Soleil performances are known for evoking the emotions of an audience.Quidam, which opened last night at Newcastle Entertainment Centre, is no exception.Quidam’s engaging storyline, about a lonely little girl who escapes into an imaginary world on a quest to find the true meaning of love, friendship and belonging, stands it a..
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  • Council says let there be lights for Twenty20

    Council says let there be lights for Twenty20
    NEWCASTLE City Council will allow No.1 Sportsground’s lights to be switched on for Newcastle district cricket’s remaining Twenty20 matches after a “miscommunication” was resolved on Friday.SWITCHED OFF: Cardiff's Jeff Cook batting without lighting on Thursday at No.1 Sportsground against Newcastle City. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers.NEWCASTLE City Council will allow No.1 Sportsground’s lights to be switched on for Newcastle district cricket’s remaining Twenty20 matches after a “miscommunication” was..
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  • Underlying violence causes need to be addressed | Interactive

    Underlying violence causes need to be addressed | Interactive
    Violence or aggression, both physical and verbal, is unacceptable, with or without alcohol.There is an uncomfortable feeling of déjà vu surrounding the sickening, senseless and ultimately fatal attack on 18-year-old Queenslander Cole Miller.As we collectively mourn the loss of another young Australian, an innocent victim of a coward punch, we are reminded of the deaths and the injuries of so many others, as a result of alcohol related violence on our streets. We mourned in 2012, following the de..
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  • Brendan Farrell: A simple man with a heart of gold

    Brendan Farrell: A simple man with a heart of gold
    NSW: Hay run has helped keep many drought-stricken farmer's heads above water.Brendan FarrellTHE Riverina farmer who put the devastating Queensland drought on the national agenda has been dubbed a hero, a genuine true blue Aussie, the little battler with a big heart – deserving of Australian of the Year title.Accolades have flowed after Brendan Farrell organised the record Burrumbuttock Hay Run to Ilfracombe, which saw almost 170 trailerloads of donated hay delivered to struggling farmers.The to..
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NSW prison escapee arrested in Newcastle after more than two ... .Newcastle cabbie declared unfit to hold licence due to drink driving ... .
Job cuts as Melbourne takes over Newcastle taxi bookings .Newcastle's late equaliser stuns Man Utd .

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