http://www.nbntv.com.au NBN Online - News, Sport and Weather covering the Central Coast to the Gold Coast Sun, 21 Mar 2010 13:12:26 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en http://www.nbntv.com.au/index.php/2010/03/22/wild-oats-eleven-claims-sydney-to-newcastle-yacht-race/ Shannon Dallas has failed to finish in his final event of his 2010 Paralympic Games campaign, the Men's Super Combined downhill ski event. The games were mixed for Dallas, who's revealed he had more on his mind than the Whistler course. http://www.nbntv.com.au/index.php/2010/03/21/dallas-wraps-up-at-paralympic-games/ A decision by a private radiotherapy centre on the Central Coast to apply for Federal Government funding has placed pressure on a push for a public unit. But there's still hope the region will be allocated funds for a public treatment facility. http://www.nbntv.com.au/index.php/2010/03/21/public-radiotherapy-decision-imminent/ There's plenty who've earned a rest after today's triathlon festival around the Newcastle Foreshore. With almost 1,100 competitors across four races, it was the region's biggest. The Olympic distance event was won by Sydney's Paul Ambrose, while Tim Reed dominated the shorter, die-hards' ... http://www.nbntv.com.au/index.php/2010/03/21/triathlon-festival/ There were no excuses from the Knights today, admitting they had enough chances to beat the Storm. Attitude wasn't the problem, just execution. kn http://www.nbntv.com.au/index.php/2010/03/21/knights-no-excuses/ Seniors Week kicked off today with a host of activities taking place across the region. From Tai Chi and golf lessons to computer classes and concerts, the Hastings program is jam packed. http://www.nbntv.com.au/index.php/2010/03/21/packed-program-for-seniors-week/ A Gold Coast company is driving home the message of the dangers of using mobile phones while at the wheel. Using a simulator, drivers were shown why you're more than four times more likely to have a crash if you're on ... http://www.nbntv.com.au/index.php/2010/03/21/text-mobile-phone-dangers-driven-home/ Burleigh Bears and the Tweed Seagulls are still without a win, with both teams losing their Saturday matches. The Magpies downed Burleigh 24 points to 10. While Captain Brad Davis was injured in Tweed's 22-12 loss to Norths. http://www.nbntv.com.au/index.php/2010/03/21/coast-league-teams-remain-winless/ It was a dog of a day for around 1000 animal lovers in Lake Macquarie. The fourth annual Pets Picnic Day aimed to promote responsible pet ownership. http://www.nbntv.com.au/index.php/2010/03/21/far-from-picnic-for-pets/ Forget football, it's set to be a big week for the Newcastle Knights off field this week, as they begin arbitration with the state government, over a rental dispute in Sydney. The state-run Hunter Venues Authority claims the Knights owe close to $1.5-million for using ... http://www.nbntv.com.au/index.php/2010/03/21/knights-rental-dispute-set-to-start/