Friday, February 26, 2016

Newcastle's position 'disappointing' and other top stories.

  • Newcastle's position 'disappointing'

    Newcastle United have told their fans they expected to be in a better position in the Premier League than third-bottom considering their huge transfer outlay. The club were responding to the minutes from a Fans' Forum meeting attended by managing director Lee Charnley and club ambassador Bob Moncur in which supporters suggested Newcastle were in crisis. "The club understands its current league position and acknowledged it was very disappointing," Newcastle said. Manager Steve McClaren has inves..
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  • New Knights era starts with three captains

    New Knights era starts with three captains
    STAR recruit Trent Hodkinson has been named co-captain of Newcastle alongside hard men Jeremy Smith and Tariq Sims. The trio has been appointed to take over the leadership for the 2016 NRL season following the departure of long-term skipper Kurt Gidley.Despite having not pulled on the Knights’ jersey in a NRL season game, Hodkinson was appointed to the role.With Newcastle fielding a mostly inexperienced squad, coach Nathan Brown handed the honour to Hodkinson due to his big-game experience.After..
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  • Union calls for Newcastle West building site to be shut down

    Union calls for Newcastle West building site to be shut down
    Union calls for Newcastle West building site to be shut down Posted February 26, 2016 15:45:19 The construction union is calling for a Newcastle West building site to be shut down while a full safety audit takes place.The CFMEU said it had serious concerns about the site on the corner of Beresford and Bellevue streets.WorkCover inspectors listened to the union's concerns about alleged illegal scaffolding and temporary power.The union also claimed one of its organisers..
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  • Panella's Angel brings hope for Miracle

    Panella's Angel brings hope for Miracle
    LAUREN Panella knows how tough it can be in a Miracle Mile but she is confident this time around with Arms Of An Angel. LAUREN Panella knows how tough it can be in a Miracle Mile but she is confident and excited about her chances this time around with Arms Of An Angel on Sunday.Arms Of An Angel and Lauren Panella. Picture: National TrotguideThe Holmesville-raised reinswoman will drive the Shane Tritton-trained pacer from gate one in the $750,000 group 1 at Menangle. The Kiwi mare,..
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  • New NSW cycling fines and metre passing laws: what you need to ...

    New NSW cycling fines and metre passing laws: what you need to ...
    NSW: Do you know how the March 1 rule changes will affect you? What are the new laws for drivers passing cyclists?From March 1, drivers in NSW must leave at least one metre of space when passing a cyclist in speed zones of 60km/h or less. They must leave at least 1.5 metres in higher speed zones.Is this just in NSW?No. A trial of the laws has been in place in Queensland since April 2014. Similar measures were recently implemented in the ACT and South Australia. Tasmania also amend..
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  • Living beyond the sandman

    Living beyond the sandman
    Steve Abbott may never have imagined how successful his laconic character was going to be, writes MELINDA McMILLAN. Learning to fly: Steve Abbott in Newcastle. Picture: Simone De Peak A MIDDLE-AGED man walks into a Centrelink office to apply for the dole.The young man behind the counter says, don’t I know you from somewhere?The middle-aged man says, “No, I don’t think I know you.”But the guy behind the counter insists, “No, I definitely know you from somewhere.”After a long pause..
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  • Hunter woman triumphs over Lyme disease

    Hunter woman triumphs over Lyme disease
    Tahlia Smith is making a remarkable recovery in Raworth after life saving treatment in Europe. Grateful: Tahlia Smith has regained her independence and is walking for the first time since last April. “I wanted to give up, but if you stick it out and fight you will find the light at the end of the tunnel and you’ll never look back," she said. Picture: Max Mason-HubersTAHLIA Smith has vowed to campaign for recognition for sufferers of controversial Lyme disease, as she makes a remar..
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  • A-League – Match Preview – Central Coast Mariners vs Newcastle ...

    A-League – Match Preview – Central Coast Mariners vs Newcastle ...
    A-League – Match Preview – Central Coast Mariners vs Newcastle Jets Time is running out for the Central Coast Mariners as they look to escape the first wooden spoon finish in their history in Sunday’s F3 Derby against Newcastle. Tony Walmsley’s side once again produced a promising first half of football last week, heading into the break a goal up against Melbourne City before collapsing to a 4-1 defeat at AAMI Park. Once again it is a reflection of the lack of depth and experience in the Ma..
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  • Oliver Bridgeman's Facebook page shows him playing football with ...

    Oliver Bridgeman's Facebook page shows him playing football with ...
    POLL: The 19-year-old travelled to Bali in March last year and was reported missing. Oliver Bridgeman's Facebook page shows him playing football with children in Bali. Photo: SuppliedToowoomba teenager Oliver Bridgeman has had his passport cancelled by the Australian Government.19-year-old Mr Bridgeman travelled to Bali in March last year and was reported missing when he failed to return home.Oliver Bridgeman's passport has been cancelled by DFAT. Photo: Facebook He had, in fact, ..
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  • 'Red tape stalling the city'

    'Red tape stalling the city'
    Slice Virtual Golf co-founder Louis Bonomini says "dysfunctional" council is taking too long to approve development applications. Thin edge of the wedge: Louis Bonomini, at Slice Virtual Golf in King Street, Newcastle, during its construction in 2014, has slammed Newcastle City Council for delaying the development. Picture: Darren Pateman. NEWCASTLE business Slice Virtual Golf is expanding into the Gold Coast - but not before taking a swipe at the “dysfunctional” Newcastle City Co..
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