SWANS FLYING HIGH OVER TAMWORTH ROOS
May 31, 2009
In the local AFL derby, the Tamworth Swans defeated the Kangaroos in a physical clash that’s as much about bragging rights as competition points.
STORY TALE COMEBACK COMES TO A CLOSE
May 31, 2009
Walcha has emerged the team to beat in Central North Rugby union, ending Gunnedah’s Cinderella style comeback yesterday to claim top spot on the ladder.
POLITICAL ATTENDANCE QUESTIONED
May 31, 2009
Friction between the National Party and New England MP, Tony Windsor, has once again reared its head.
In an attack on the Independent politician, Inverell based Nationals Senator, John Williams, has questioned Mr Windsor’s voting record and parliament attendance rate.
CONVICT ON THE RUN
May 31, 2009
Police are searching for a 49-year-old prisoner who escaped from Glen Innes Correction Centre yesterday.
Stephen Jamieson was serving time for break and enter offences and is due for release in 2010.
He’s described as being of European appearance, 175 centimetres tall with a slim build.
He was last seen at 3.30 yesterday afternoon wearing prison greens.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers.
FINAL RIDE THRILLER COSTS AUSSIE COWBOY
May 31, 2009
An incredible finish has cost a Newcastle based Cowboy the biggest win of his career.
Leading with one ride remaining, everyone thought Tom McCallum had won the Professional Bullride event but a Mexican star stunned the capacity crowd to steal victory.
GOSFORD GETS SWINE FLU CLINIC
May 31, 2009
The Central Coast has four confirmed cases of swine flu, with dozens of others being tested.
A special clinic for such patients has been set up at Gosford Hospital.
CENTRAL COAST OUT-SKATED BY EUROPEAN STARS
May 31, 2009
The Central Coast Rhinos are now one from three in the International Ice Hockey Cup, after going down to the European Stars.
It was the European side’s first win of the series and they managed to keep the Rhinos scoreless with their fast-paced display.
The final score: 3-0
STUDENTS RALLY AT PORT MACQUARIE
May 31, 2009
Young people have hit the streets in Port Macquarie protesting against proposed changes to the youth allowance scheme.
A rally on the Town Green this afternoon heard that the Federal Government’s plan would disadvantage students in rural and regional areas.
CENTRAL COAST RUGBY UNION - ROUND 6
May 31, 2009
Avoca has maintained its unbeaten record in the Central Coast Rugby Union competition with a 12 point win over Ourimbah.
Also in round six, Northlakes got the points over Woy Woy and Terrigal and Kariong outclassed their opponents.
ROUND SIX RESULTS:
AVOCA BEACH 17
OURIMBAH 5
NORTHLAKES 14
WOY WOY 10
TERRIGAL 50
THE ENTRANCE 0
KARIONG 57
WARNERVALE 0
CENTRAL COAST RUGBY LEAGUE - ROUND 9
May 31, 2009
The wet weather forced the postponement of all but two games in Central Coast rugby league.
At Mary McKillop Oval, Erina won a thriller against Kincumber, with the Eagles taking the lead in the dying minutes to finish two points in front.
In the other result, The Entrance kept up its dominance in the competition with victory over Toukley, in a game that had to be moved north because of the state of EDSACC sports ground.
Central Coast Rugby League officials are now discussing possible dates for a second catch-up round.
Full Results:
ROUND NINE
ERINA 18
KINCUMBER 16
THE ENTRANCE 28
TOUKLEY12
