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Full-strength beer returns to McDonald Jones Stadium after trial

HUNTER football fans are again able to enjoy a full-strength beer as they watch NRL and A-League action unfold. For many years, fans attending venues in Western Sydney and the Hunter could only buy mid-strength beer, while in contrast fans at the Sydney Cricket Ground and Allianz Stadium in Moore Park could buy full strength […]

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Racing in the Hunter at full gallop

MINISTER for Gaming and Racing David Harris officially opened new facilities at Scone Race Club on Tuesday, 7 April, as part of a $36 million investment into racing in the Hunter. He also visited upgrade works at Muswellbrook and Cessnock race clubs. At Scone, the NSW Government’s Racing for the Regions program allocated $20 million […]

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Paterson Golf Club

SATURDAY 28TH MARCH INDIVIDUAL STABLEFORD FIELD | 26 members Winner Joseph Jackson (22) 41 Points, Runner Up Phillip Watson (29) 39 Points, 3rd Place Greg Barry (16) 38 Points BALL COMP | John Walker (11) 38 Points, Benjamin Herden (19) 38 Points, David Bambach (8) 37 Points, Dion Rose (36) 37 Points, Michael Cairney (24) […]

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Close mates Slade and Barnes lock horns in Flegg Cup clash

THE PATHWAY from grassroots rugby league to the NRL is long and demanding, but two mates from the Hunter recently took another important step along that road. Port Stephens juniors Patrick Slade and Charlie Barnes have been close friends as well as teammates, coming together in last year’s Northern Hawks Under-19s side coached by Newcastle […]

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Paterson Golf Club

SATURDAY 21ST MARCH INDIVIDUAL STABLEFORD FIELD | 35 members & 1 visitor. DIVISION 1 (<15) | Winner Broc Hunt (14) 37 Points, Runner Up Michael Rose (5) 37 Points, 3rd Place Brodie Thackeray (11) 36 Points DIVISION 2 (16-36) | Winner Margaret Walker (24) 36 Points, Runner Up Robert Radin (17) 36 Points, 3rd Place […]

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Local legend honoured at Dungog Netball Twilight Finale

Heather Muddle was celebrated for her ‘extraordinary contribution’ to netball in Dungog over many years. Heather Muddle was celebrated for her ‘extraordinary contribution’ to netball in Dungog over many years. Heather Muddle was celebrated for her ‘extraordinary contribution’ to netball in Dungog over many years. Heather Muddle was celebrated for her ‘extraordinary contribution’ to netball […]

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The end? Coach feels Matildas era has only just begun

ACUTELY aware that Australia’s golden generation is nearing its end, Joe Montemurro has vowed to look to the future as he fights to ensure the Matildas remain in contention for silverware. Montemurro had less than a 10 month lead-in to Saturday’s Women’s Asian Cup final in Sydney where Australia fell to an admirable 1-0 loss […]

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Paterson Golf Club

SATURDAY 14TH MARCH INDIVIDUAL STABLEFORD FIELD | 39 members & 3 visitors. DIVISION 1 (<15) | Winner Broc Hunt (15) 38 Points, Runner Up Graeme Valentine (13) 37 Points, 3rd Place Glenn Davies (6) 34 Points DIVISION 2 (16-36) | Winner Michael Shanley (16) 40 Points, Runner Up Judd Allen (36) 38 Points, 3rd Place […]

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Rally Car racing champ Kaylie Newell’s international quest

Rally car navigator Kaylie Newell with driver Tony Sullens in Tasmania. Photo: courtesy Bruce Thomas Photography. Rally car navigator Kaylie Newell with driver Tony Sullens in Tasmania. Photo: courtesy Bruce Thomas Photography. Kaylie Newell and Tony Sullens won the Australian Rally 2-Wheel Drive Championship. Photo: courtesy Bruce Thomas Photography. HUNTER schoolteacher Kaylie Newell has put […]

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Socceroos prove Matildas can still achieve Asian glory

JOE Montemurro is refusing to be downbeat about the Matildas’ deflating Women’s Asian Cup setback against South Korea by drawing a parallel with Australia’s last continental triumph. Rather than be too downcast after his side blew a 2-1 halftime lead to surrender top spot in the group to the Korean with a 3-3 draw, Montemurro […]