Friday, February 5, 2016

Newcastle skateboarder Poppy Starr Olsen number one ranked ... and other top stories.

  • Newcastle skateboarder Poppy Starr Olsen number one ranked ...

    Newcastle skateboarder Poppy Starr Olsen number one ranked ...
    Number one: Newcastle's Poppy Olsen, 15, has become the reigning world bowl champion for women after winning the Vans Girls Combi Pool Classic in California, her first event since turning pro. Picture: Jonathan Carroll.NEWCASTLE High School student Poppy Starr Olsen is the number one female skateboarder in the world after winning the 2016 Vans Girls Combi Pool in Anaheim, California.Poppy, 15, competed against women in their 20s in the event on January 23.It was her first competition since she “..
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  • Berahino won't start against suitors Newcastle - Pulis

    Berahino won't start against suitors Newcastle - Pulis
    Tony Pulis will not start Saido Berahino against Newcastle United, following the striker's drawn-out saga in the transfer window.West Brom manager Tony Pulis says striker Saido Berahino will not start at Newcastle United this weekend despite being "desperate" to return to action. Berahino was a target for Steve McClaren's men during the transfer window and West Brom turned down at least one offer from Newcastle for a player whose future at The Hawthorns has been in doubt over recent months. The..
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  • State of the nation | Saturday, February 6, 2016

    State of the nation | Saturday, February 6, 2016
    Your morning news headlines from across regional Australia and beyond. State of the nationNeed a national news snapshot first thing? Well, we have you covered. ► HAMS BEACH, NSW: Thrown violently into the ocean, Andrew Morris realised that only the sail of his windsurfing board cocooned him from the unseen shark below. Later, he found the telltale teeth marks dotted along the carbon fibre body, centimetres from the strap that holds his back foot to the board. Read more.► STAWELL, ..
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  • Alex Wilkinson confirmed at Melbourne City, but won't play against ...

    Alex Wilkinson confirmed at Melbourne City, but won't play against ...
    Latest signing: Socceroos defender Alex Wilkinson has joined Melbourne City. Photo: Getty Images Melbourne City have confirmed Socceroos defender Alex Wilkinson will be joining the title-chasing club in a deal that will take him through to the end of the current A-League season.The centre-back will consider his options then. Like many players he is looking to the booming Chinese Soccer League as a potential destination when his City deal concludes.Wilkinson ..
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  • Carney's criticism no surprise to Newcastle skipper

    Carney's criticism no surprise to Newcastle skipper
    Carney’s criticism no surprise to Newcastle skipperAAPFebruary 6, 2016 12:00AMSavePrint Newcastle captain Nigel Boogaard is not at all surprised David Carney made disparaging comments about his former teammates, saying he acted the same way even while at the club. Carney re-signed with his first A-League team, Sydney FC, this week, after the Jets reluctantly released the in-form 32-year-old utility from his contract with only hours left in the January transfer window.The former Socceroo didn’t ..
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  • Previews: Newcastle and Sapphire Coast

    Previews: Newcastle and Sapphire Coast
    Anthony Cummings has high hopes for the well-bred Believe. Picture: Jenny EvansSHE is the filly with the million-dollar pedigree that was near enough to unwanted in the sale ring, but Saturday’s the day she might make the “buyers” pay when she debuts at Beaumont. The ironically named Believe opens her account in the Newcastle Hunters Basketball 3YO Maiden Plate (1300m) for trainer Anthony Cummings with “Mr Reliable” Grant Buckley in the saddle.RANDWICK: SATURDAY BEST WITH RAY & DUFFHOT TIPS: WEE..
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  • Chris Tanchevski: A shooting star

    Chris Tanchevski: A shooting star
    He could have been one of Newcastle's great football exports, but his career ended, quite literally, in heartache, writes MICHAEL PARRIS. GROUNDED: Chris Tanchevski at Adamstown Oval, where he started his junior career. Picture: Marina NeilIt's 1996, and 15-year-old Chris Tanchevski is turning heads in the football world. He's playing for Northern NSW at the under-15 national championships in Brisbane, and playing well, making some of the best young defenders in the country look f..
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  • We must keep the 'local' in our councils

    We must keep the 'local' in our councils
    Newcastle and Port Stephens are very different communities with distinct geographic identities – they should not be cobbled. ​Newcastle and Port Stephens are separate local government areas with their own distinctive features. Port Stephens is a rural, tourism-based community with many small towns, while Newcastle is an increasingly cosmopolitan city with diverse cultures and increasingly dense population.No residents of either area have publicly expressed a desire to amalgamate t..
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  • McCracken a Bull at a gate

    McCracken a Bull at a gate
    NSW: A highly regarded Wagga boxer is hoping an injury layoff hasn't robbed him of his shot at the big time. Anthony McCracken prepares for a return to the ring under the watchful eye of trainer Terry Neason. Picture: Peter DohertyThere’s a comforting beat – an almost hypnotic rhythm – in the sound of a speed ball being pounded by a boxer. Thwackita, thwackita, thwackita, thwackita. Anthony McCracken looks right at home training at Wagga’s PCYC but he isn’t here for the atmosphere..
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  • A-League – Match Preview – Newcastle Jets vs Melbourne City

    A-League – Match Preview – Newcastle Jets vs Melbourne City
    A-League – Match Preview – Newcastle Jets vs Melbourne City The Jets will be looking to turn around their form as the free scoring Melbourne City head to their home away from home. Newcastle return to Hunter Stadium after a week of off-field turmoil that many in Newcastle thought the club had moved beyond. David Carney was left out of last week’s 1-0 loss to the Reds in Adelaide and has since moved on to Sydney FC. The Jets were desperate to receive a player in return from the Sky Blues, no..
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Newcastle Council hits back at claims of financial instability .Chelsea held by Watford, Everton sink Newcastle .
Sydney FC's David Carney targets silverware after making switch ... .Transfer deadline day: Kruse back to Leverkusen, Doumbia at ... .

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