INJURIES REMAIN JETS ACHILLES HEEL
August 31, 2009
Luckless Newcastle Jets mid-fielder Shaun Ontong has undergone surgery to repair a ruptured achilles, suffered in the clash with the Gold Coast.
He could miss up to 12 months of football, and it comes after he spent most of last season on the sideline as well.
SWEET VICTORY FOR WAUCHOPE BLUES
August 31, 2009
Wauchope is still savouring the sweet taste of victory after its Group-3 grand final win.
The Blues went on a rampage against Port City, to win their first premiership in 25 years.
FOOTY FINALS TIME
August 31, 2009
Newcastle Rugby League has avoided a potential clash with the Knights last home game by scheduling their preliminary final for Saturday.
The will be Kurri against Wyong after the Bulldogs snuck into the final after a thrilling extra-time win against Central Charlestown.
Click on to see some of that action along with a sample of the NHRU finals series and who won the NBN football league Player of the Year.
HELPING KIDS COPE WITH MENTAL ILLNESS IN THE FAMILY
August 31, 2009
When mental illness strikes, it affects more than just an individual.
Whole families are caught up, and in the case of children of parents with a mental illness, it can be particularly confusing and distressing.
But as we discover in this story for our Mind Matters series, a support service in the Hunter is having great success in helping young people find their way through the maze of feelings.
BLACKLOCK’S TIGERS TEAR UP GUYRA
August 31, 2009
Former NRL star Nathan Blacklock has taken Tingha to this year’s Group-19 grand final, after leading the Tigers to victory over Guyra in the major semi final.
The Super Spuds will now host Inverell in the preliminary final for a place in the season decider.
AUSSIE JOHN WARNS HOME OWNERS TO PREPARE
August 31, 2009
Ahead of tomorrow’s Reserve Bank meeting, one of the best-known figures in the mortgage industry has warned homeowners not to over-commit themselves, and prepare for future interest rate rises.
John Symond made the comments while in the Hunter, to officially open his company’s latest investments.
FINGAL FIRE CONTAINED
August 31, 2009
Fire authorities have spent the day mopping up following yesterday’s blaze at Port Stephens, that destroyed 500 hectares of national park.
The cause of the bushfire is being investigated, but the Rural Fire Service says it appears to have been deliberately lit.
MAJOR HOUSING DEVELOPMENT QUASHED
August 31, 2009
The Land and Environment Court has quashed plans for a controversial housing development at Catherine Hill Bay, and major subdivision at nearby Gwandalan.
The ruling overturns a move by former state Planning Minister, Frank Sartor, to approve construction of around 600 houses in the area.
SHOCK LOSS FOR UNITED
August 31, 2009
Byron’s dreams of an N-triple-R-L grand final finish have been shattered with a loss to the Ghosts at Grafton.
It was the first time the defending premiers had been beaten by the Ghosts all season.
Further north, and Mullumbimby is still celebrating a surprise win over Northern United late yesterday.
It was a match filled with fights, with two players to front the judiciary this week.
LIONS TEAR APART BEARS IN MAJOR SEMI-FINAL
August 31, 2009
Wests Lions have earned a home grand final after thrashing North Tamworth in Group 4’s major semi-final.
An erratic Bears outfit had four players sin binned throughout the match.
The side will now face Wee Waa this weekend.
