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Newcastle set to replace Homebush for 2017 V8 Supercars street race

Change-up: Supercars appears set to switch its season finale to Newcastle. Photo: Getty Images Newcastle has emerged as the likely replacement for Sydney Olympic Park to take over the season-ending Supercars street race next year.Plans for a waterfront street track in NSW's second largest city are well advanced, with Supercars deep into negotiations to secure state government backing.The bid is supported by both the Newcastle City Council and Destination NSW,..
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Singleton break duck in drama charged round

Send offs mar Wanderers' tough win over The Waratahs. Singleton break duck in drama charged round exitSINGLETON broke through for their first win, Wanderers retained the Hawthorne Cup and premiers Hamilton ended a two-game losing streak in a drama charged round of Newcastle and Hunter Rugby Union on Saturday.After 11 straight losses, the Bulls produced a spirited second half to topple fellow strugglers Nelson Bay 38-11 at Rugby Park.The home side led 14-11 a..
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Jets youngster's off-season adventure

The off-season was a time for Jets players to enjoy rest and relaxation and spend some quality time with their family and friends, and while young Jets attacker Radovan Pavicevic did just that, he also managed to conquer Mount Kosciuszko. “I spent a lot of time with my friends and family and the furthest I went on holidays was to Thredbo,” Pavicevic said. “Me and my girlfriend went and climbed Kosciuszko. “It was really good up there - breathtaking views from above the clouds and the..
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Kurri Kurri show plenty of bite in comeback win

Kurri Kurri coach Phil Williams has never questioned the commitment of the Bulldogs. Kurri Kurri show plenty of bite in comeback win exitKURRI KURRI coach Phil Williams has never questioned the commitment of the Bulldogs. But now they are starting to get rewards for it.Kurri came back from 12-4 down at half-time to edge out Newcastle Rugby League competition leaders Macquarie 18-16 at Kurri Kurri Sportsground on Saturday.It was the Bulldogs third straight wi..
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Gamez joins Newcastle

Games arrives for an undisclosed fee from Atleti, where he made 18 appearances across two seasons, and becomes Rafa Benitez’s fourth summer signing at St James’ Park as the Magpies prepare for a season in England’s second tier. “I am really looking forward to starting the next part of my career at Newcastle,” he told the club’s official website. “It was the right time to leave Atletico Madrid and this is the right move for me. “We have..
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