Friday, August 26, 2016

Unwanted winger Akuila Uate could leave Newcastle Knights for ... and other top stories.

  • Unwanted winger Akuila Uate could leave Newcastle Knights for ...

    Unwanted winger Akuila Uate could be set to leave the Knights for arch rivals Manly.Fairfax Media understands that Uate has knocked back an offer from English Super League club Warrington, and Manly now loom as a possible option. Akuila Uate, right, of the Knights is tackled by the Roosters defence during the round 22 NRL match agasinst the Roosters at Hunter Stadium on August 9. Photo: Tony Feder The retirement of captain Jamie Lyon and expected departure of experienced duo Brett Stewar..
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  • NRL All Stars head to Newcastle

    NRL All Stars head to Newcastle
    NEWCASTLE is poised to host next year’s NRL’s All Stars game with the match to be played outside of Queensland for the first time.NRL Head of Football Brian Canavan will be in Newcastle on Wednesday to make the official announcement that Hunter Stadium will be the venue for the 2017 pre-season clash between the Indigenous All Stars and the World All Stars.Indigenous All Stars representatives Dane Gagai and Rebecca Young and All Stars representatives Trent Hodkinson and Sam Bremner will attend th..
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  • Cheese gurus in town

    Cheese gurus in town
    Email your food news and events to Lisa Rockman at foodandwine@theherald.com.au EASY DOES IT: Valerie Pearson will show you how easy it is to make mozzarella at home at the Newcastle Food & Wine Expo, being held at Newcastle Entertainment Centre. The Newcastle Food & Wine Expo kicks off on Friday and promises to be a real eye-opener. As an example, have you ever made cheese at home? Or, like me, did you leave it in the too-hard  basket?According to Valerie Pearson, you will be sur..
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  • Centenary of The Great War

    Centenary of The Great War
    David Dial takes a look at the war news that made headlines this week in 1916. GIVING: King Street Newcastle 1916. Packages for the 35th Battalion Comforts Funds collected from Scott's department store. Photo: The University of Newcastle Cultural Collection and colourised for The Digger's View. WW1 in Colour by Juan Mahony. Extracts from The Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners’ Advocate for 21-27 August 1916. ATHLETICSLes Darcy's enlistment is off for the present. He says his moth..
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  • City's tugs in line for makeover

    City's tugs in line for makeover
    The tugs would be 'moving artworks' under the plan for the working harbour. EYE-CATCHING: Sir Peter Blake's ‘Dazzle Ferry’ that works the River Mersey. Council noted Qantas also features artwork on its operational aircraft. Picture: Getty ImagesNewcastle’s tugboats and ferries could soon become moving artworks, under a plan to bring public art to the city’s working harbour. On Tuesday, Newcastle councillors unanimously supported a proposal to ‘tag the tugs’, which would see local ..
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  • Thommo keen to ride again

    Thommo keen to ride again
    Veteran Cessnock jockey Robert Thompson is itching to get back in the saddle after a fall on Monday. ROUGH RIDE: Champion hoop Robert Thompson said he had recovered well from a head knock on Monday. Picture: bradleyphotos.com.auVETERAN Cessnock jockey Robert Thompson hopes to return to race riding on Friday at Scone after having a second day off following a fall at his home track on Monday.The 58-year-old, Australia’s winningiest hoop with more than 4000 victories, was stood down ..
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  • Gourmet take on groceries

    Gourmet take on groceries
    Kaitlin Webster is working with her chef and restaurateur father Scott to make Throsby Street Providore a foodie destination in itself. Gourmet take on groceries Kaitlin Webster serves a customer at Throsby Street Providore, Wickham. Picture: Max Mason-HubersPete Tantos. Picture: Phil HearneKaitlin Webster serves a customer at Throsby Street Providore, Wickham. Picture: Max Mason-HubersThrosby Street Providore, Wickham.Throsby Street Providore, Wickham.Thros..
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  • Stages set for micro shows

    Stages set for micro shows
    Twelve plays, running in length from eight to 15 minutes, offer a mix of comedy, drama, political satire, dark humour and a thriller. NOW SHOWING: Craig Lindeman appears in The Good Egg, one of 12 plays at this week's Micro Theatre Festival.THE talents of Newcastle writers, directors and actors are on display at this week’s Micro Theatre Festival.Four plays will be staged at each of three inner-city venues, with nightly shows at The Press Coffee House and Vinyl Cafe starting last ..
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  • Northern Tablelands MP Adam Marshall threatened over NSW ...

    Northern Tablelands MP Adam Marshall threatened over NSW ...
    NSW: An MP has spoken with police after receiving threats over his stance on the proposed greyhound racing ban. Undeterred: Northern Tablelands MP Adam Marshall said he would not backdown after receiving threatening letters. NORTHERN Tablelands MP Adam Marshall has spoken with police after receiving threats over his stance on the government’s proposal to ban greyhound racing.Speaking exclusively to Fairfax Media, Mr Marshall says despite the threats and vitriolic letters, he will ..
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  • Communities push for frack-free Vic

    Communities push for frack-free Vic
    VIC: Fracking may be banned in Victoria within weeks, according to community campaigners. Moyne locks the gate: Fracking protesters made a colorful protest along the Princes Highway in Rosebrook to support farmers against coal and gas companies. Picture: Amy PatonFracking may be banned in Victoria within weeks, according to Lock the Gate community campaigners. Western Victoria campaigner Alison Marchant said they were expecting unconventional gas mining to be banned “any day now”...
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