KURT BARNES IN SWING FOR BIG FINISH TO YEAR
August 20, 2010
It’s already been a big year for Muswellbrook golfer Kurt Barnes.
In sparkling form in Japan, he recently played in his first Major at the home of golf, St Andrews.
Taking a short break back home, he’s about to head back to Japan in a big to not only secure his playing rights next season but qualify for some of their bigger events.
Jim Callinan caught up with Kurt about his season do far and what he hopes to achieve.
EVERYDAY SURFER STANDS OUT FROM THE CROWD
August 6, 2010
Rising before the dawn and riding his bike to the beach, the 17-year-old high school student takes every day as it comes, a golden sunrise and small surf, or wild unwelcoming waves.
For Ian Fletcher, it all started as a 100-day challenge to raise money for hospital clown doctors.
But with the job done and $6,000 in the kitty, the calendar just kept turning over.
Now after broken boards and leg ropes, a bout of the flu, a concussion, worn out wetsuits and lots of good company, Ian’s marathon effort will end on Saturday at 435 days, but his love of surfing will linger on.
HOME STILL THE CENTRE OF JEN HAWKIN’S UNIVERSE
July 30, 2010
Former Miss Universe Jennifer Hawkins continues to build a career in business.
Already boasting a swim wear range, she’s about to launch a shoe label, and has plans to move towards interior design and property development with partner Jake.
It’s enough to keep any 26-year-old busy, but she loves coming home to Newcastle and that’s where our own Jim Callinan caught up with Jen.
LEAGUE RUGBY “UNION” TEST ON GOLD COAST
July 21, 2010
A league and a union legend have joined forces to create a hybrid of the games they love.
Bob Fulton and Mark Ella are trialling the new look league-union concept on the Gold Coast.
PODGY POOCHES TAKE ON DOG PADDLING
July 10, 2010
An Erina Heights vet is attempting to curve canine obesity levels on the Central Coast.
Dr Michael Jones is treating podgy pooches with the latest in weight loss therapy - an underwater treadmill.
NEVER SAY NEVER SAYS VICKERS
July 5, 2010
As the Wallabies search for aggression, in walks Dan Vickerman.
Unfortunately for Australian Fans, the former tall timber of the Waratah and Wallaby packs isn’t home to reignite his international career - well not yet anyway.
On his summer break from Cambridge University, Vickerman was back in Tahs gear for a coaching clinic but adding boots and a jumper to the kit is a bit far off however he is returning home next year - just before the Tri-Nations series and well in time for the World Cup.
SPECIAL REPORT: HEALING THE MIND AND BODY
May 31, 2010
It’s medical research week and NBN News has profiled some of the work being done in the Hunter region, towards a healthier future.
In this fast-paced world it can be hard for any of us to lead a healthy lifestyle, but it’s a particular challenge for people with serious mental illnesses.
Alarmingly, up to 95 per cent of people with schizophrenia smoke and many face a high risk of heart disease.
In this special report, we look at a breakthrough programme that’s helping heal mind and body.
(For more information contact the healthy lifestyles team on (02) 4033 5717)
CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS FOR BANGALOW BOWLS
February 20, 2010
Bangalow Bowling Club celebrated its centenary today.
There was a big turnout for what proved to be a great excuse for beers, bowls and long lost buddies.
AN AUDIENCE WITH THE KING: SIR VIV STILL A BLAST
February 19, 2010
Sir Isaac Vivian Alexander Richards, prefers Viv but is much better remembered as the Master Blaster.
One of Wisden’s top five cricketers of the century, the West Indian won fans the world over with his aggressive style mixed with flamboyant ease.
With a strong fondness for Australia, Viv is back in the country lamenting the current state of West Indies cricket but hopeful of a return to those glory days of the 1980s and 90s.
Not scared to speak his mind on those who administer the game, he hasn’t ruled out taking a hands-on role with the team, alongside Joel Garner.
Jim Callinan caught up with the King.
2009 WEATHER EVENTS
December 31, 2009
Well - it’s been a year of weather extremes, from a series of floods on the New South Wales north coast, to dust storms and coastal erosion.
As part of our week looking back at the year that was, Gavin Morris has compiled this report on what mother nature dished up this year, and what we can expect in 2010.
