http://www.nbntv.com.au NBN Online - News, Sport and Weather covering the Central Coast to the Gold Coast Sat, 04 Jul 2009 21:31:08 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Venus and Serena Williams showed no mercy up against Australia's Samantha Stosur and Rennae Stubbs at the Wimbledon finals. Under fire: Serena mocks Safina status On target: Aussie Peers reaches doubles finals http://www.nbntv.com.au/index.php/2009/07/05/williams-sisters-crush-aussies-in-finals/ North Queensland have overcome the loss of three injured stars to post a gutsy NRL victory over Cronulla and keep their top four hopes alive. Match stats: Cowboys v Sharks Gutsy win: Storm hang on against the Knights Match stats: Storm v Knights ... http://www.nbntv.com.au/index.php/2009/07/04/cowboys-overcome-injury-to-down-sharks/ Three-time Australian Heavyweight champion, Bob Mirovic, has shrugged off comments that he's an old man. Mirovic says John Hopoate's remark is just another hit below the belt, and says he'll show Australia who's the younger of the two on July 23. http://www.nbntv.com.au/index.php/2009/07/04/mirovic-laughs-off-old-man-tag/ A man has died in a unit fire at Wyong. Firefighters were called to the unit block early in the morning, where they found the front bedroom of the unit alight. http://www.nbntv.com.au/index.php/2009/07/04/man-dies-in-wyong-unit-fire/ The Knights are in cold and bleak Melbourne tonight, but they've been LIFTED by the news that captain Kurt Gidley is a confirmed starter, after battling the flu all week. It's a big boost for a team down on key players for the ... http://www.nbntv.com.au/index.php/2009/07/04/gids-in-and-wanderers-win/ Australian Boomer's point guard C J Bruton proved himself a natural with the kids in Ballina today. He shared his skills and knowledge at a basketball clinic. http://www.nbntv.com.au/index.php/2009/07/04/boomer-shoots-hoops-with-young-basketballers/ The Northern Rivers has the highest rate of home births in regional New South Wales. Today hundreds of families gathered in Byron Bay in support of a national day of action for better birthing options. http://www.nbntv.com.au/index.php/2009/07/04/families-rally-in-support-of-safe-home-births/ The Northern Rivers livestock industry is mourning the passing of livestock agent Ian Weir. The 78-year-old died on Thursday following a car accident. http://www.nbntv.com.au/index.php/2009/07/04/rural-legend-dies/ Seven school boys from the Northern Rivers are among those taking part in next weekend's rugby league national championships in Newcastle. It's a sign the region is a growth area for the sport. http://www.nbntv.com.au/index.php/2009/07/04/northern-rivers-schoolboys-in-state-league-comp/ Melbourne have honoured club legend Jim Stynes with an emotional 20-point AFL victory over West Coast at the MCG. Play video: Stynes' shock news--> Match stats: Melbourne v West Coast Stynes' message: Keep the faith One change: Cats, Saints ready for blockbuster ... http://www.nbntv.com.au/index.php/2009/07/04/demons-pull-off-win-for-club-legend-jim/