EAGLES’ AIM TO TAME TIGERS
July 31, 2009
Erina will hold their final training session tonight ahead of Sunday’s blockbuster against The Entrance in Central Coast rugby league.
Despite a 20 point loss to the Tigers in round six, the Eagles are confident they can produce their best against the reigning premiers.
PITTMAN TO RESUME BUSINESS
July 31, 2009
Local boxer Jamie Mr Business Pittman has announced his next opponent will be Argentine, Ramon Moyana.
The fight, to be held in Newcastle, could also feature Kali Meehan, the number one contender for the World Boxing Association heavyweight title.
NEW KIBBLE PARK NEARING COMPLETION
July 31, 2009
The new-look Kibble Park in Gosford is slowly taking shape, with work expected to wrap up in early September.
The redevelopment is a major boost to employment with a Central Coast company contracted to undertake the work.
WHEELHOUSE WAITS AS JETS SWEAT ON RESULTS OF MRI
July 31, 2009
Jets’ defender Jobe Wheelhouse is nowhere closer to knowing how many A-League games he’ll miss this season, after coming off second best in a tackle earlier this week.
Wheelhouse will see a specialist on Monday to determine the extent of a leg injury, which has further hampered Newcastle’s build up to its season opener on August 9th.
YOUNGSTERS NOW FACE HARSHER PUNISHMENT FOR GRAFFITI
July 31, 2009
Central Coast police and business owners have welcomed tougher penalties for graffiti vandals.
Under new legislation, serial offenders can be forced to clean up their mess or even go to gaol.
KNIGHTS TAKE HALF A CHANCE ON THEIR NUMBER ONE
July 31, 2009
Just how Knights coach Brian Smith will shape the halves combination in Saturday night’s match is yet to be unveiled, with a hip injury ruling out Scott Dureau today.
Ben Rogers got through training, but may start on the bench with Kurt Gidley shifting to halfback.
STUDS CELEBRATE HORSES’ BIRTHDAY AS NEW SEASON WELCOMES FOALS
July 31, 2009
The hopes of the horse-breeding world hinge on the month of August, with the new season offering up the most expensive foals in the country.
The horses’ birthday is tomorrow, bringing with it a wave of new thoroughbreds.
COASTAL PLAN THREATENS HOUSES, SAY RESIDENTS
July 31, 2009
Byron Shire Council is yet to release its coastal zone management plan, but Belongil Beach residents are fearing the worst.
An earlier draft suggests homeowners will be forced to demolish their dwellings.
MORE DEBATE FOR LHPA’S
July 31, 2009
The state’s farmers will form a taskforce to determine how to tackle the future of newly-formed Livestock Health and Pest authorities.
Some farmers want the system abolished.
FARRER BULLYING CASE SETTLED
July 31, 2009
The bullying matter has been finalised between the State of New South Wales and a former student at Tamworth’s Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School.
The Supreme Court increased his compensation to include all past medical treatment and any further expenses.
