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They've done it! Tears flow as Knights win epic to seal first grand final berth in 25 years
The Knights are going back to the NRL grand final after winning an epic clash against the Penrith Panthers. Create a free account to read this article or signup to continue reading There were horrific injuries, a send-off and pre-game travel chaos, but the underdog Knights stunned the world to book their ticket to a grand final showdown with the Sydney Roosters next weekend. Scroll down for all the news. The emotion spills over after Newcastle Knights make an NRL grand final.
Cheetahs pounce to title three-peat; Blues into men's, women's grand finals
Waratah-Mayfield have won a third consecutive A-grade premiership in the Newcastle and Hunter Rugby League, downing Cardiff 30-0 at Lakeside Sports Complex on Saturday. They led 14-0 at the end of an entertaining first half and ran away with it late in the second. Waratah players celebrate their grand final win on Saturday, bottom left, Newcastle City has qualified for the men's and women's Hunter Central Coast AFL first-grade deciders.
The surprise visitor at Knights training as a guest of coach Justin Holbrook
Rugged up in a thick black jacket, he largely blended in among the crowd of onlookers. But Milligan wasn't at the Broadmeadow fields for an autograph, he was there on the invitation of Knights coach Justin Holbrook. "I invited him," Holbrook said. "I went and met Mark a while ago, when I hadn't been up here long. "I thought what he has done for this city, this town, was tremendous. "I firstly just wanted to meet him.
Newcastle siblings Lauren and Ben Taylor kayak Hunter River to raise funds for Chris O'Brien Lifehouse
Skip to navigationSkip to contentSkip to footer news, local-news, Newcastle, Newcastle Herald, Scone, Hunter River kayak, NewcastleNSW, Scone kayak, Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, Kayaking Hunter River IT WAS an emotional end to an epic journey from the start of the Hunter River to Nobbys on Saturday for Ben and Lauren Taylor, greeted on the sand by family and friends a year to the day since losing their mum.
New intercity fleet bound for Newcastle-Sydney train line likely to be delayed until early 2020
Skip to navigationSkip to contentSkip to footer news, local-news, Novocastrians will likely have to wait until next year to enjoy the state's new multi-billion dollar intercity fleet after delays to the arrival of the trains from South Korea. Transport for NSW has confirmed the trains, which were to begin carrying passengers on the Central Coast and Newcastle line later this year, have been delayed and a new "timeline for them to enter service" will be "confirmed once they arrive".
Rankin Park's Millie Campbell meets Westpac helicopter pilot who flew her life-saving flight
Skip to navigationSkip to contentSkip to footer news, local-news, IT WAS a reunion between patient and pilot that would have warmed the heart of just about anyone. Eight-year-old Millie Campbell might not remember much about her life-saving trip in the Westpace Rescue Helicopter, but she was pretty pleased on Thursday to be able to thank the pilot who flew her from John Hunter Hospital to Westmead in March.
Australian Maritime Safety Authority to call for expressions of interest on removing containers lost from YM Efficiency
Found: One of the shipping containers lost from the YM Efficiency that found its way to shore. DAMAGE: The YM Efficiency. Picture: David Moir/AAP On-board cameras show containers falling off cargo ship YM Efficiency. DAMAGE: The YM Efficiency. Picture: David Moir/AAP Rubbish washed up on Merewether Beach. 30th October 2018. Picture by Simone De Peak Rubbish washed up on Merewether Beach. 30th October 2018. Picture by Simone De Peak Rubbish washed up on Merewether Beach. 30th October 2018.
Off-duty NSW Police officer comes to aid of mum, two kids washed off rock at Boat Harbour
Skip to navigationSkip to contentSkip to footer newsletters, editors-pick-list, An off-duty police officer who helped two children and their mum when they were washed off rocks at Boat Harbour on Saturday says the situation could have been dire if an "angel ring" had not been replaced recently after it was missing for six months.
Defence confirms Air Force member among five injured from backyard heater explosion at Medowie
Pictures: Max Mason-Hubers A 50th birthday party went horribly wrong at a house in Medowie on Saturday night when five people were injured from a backyard heater explosion. Two people remain in a critical condition with severe burns and another three have serious burns from the incident, which police said occurred when a diesel heater was being re-fuelled. One of those in a critical condition is a serving member of the Royal Australian Air Force.
Rail, Tram and Bus Union slams Newcastle driverless vehicle trial, concerned about future of bus drivers
Skip to navigationSkip to contentSkip to footer news, local-news, The Rail, Tram and Bus Union has slammed the driverless vehicle trial set to launch in Newcastle, saying it highlights a "concerning trend of private corporations placing profits over people". City of Newcastle and Keolis Downer unveiled the vehicle last week, which will run along the harbour and beaches for 12 months commencing later this year. But the RTBU says an on-board operator instead of a driver is "not good enough".
Newcastle to Stockton ferry back in service after overhaul
Skip to navigationSkip to contentSkip to footer news, local-news, ONE of Newcastle's ferries has returned to service between Queens Wharf and Stockton after undergoing a major refurbishment. The 'Shortland' ferry had been out of the harbour in recent months for an overhaul identical to the one the 'Hunter' underwent last year. Keolis Downer's Andrew Flecter said the refresh had improved the customer experience on board the local icons, which have more than 30 years of service on Newcastle Harbour.
Newcastle light rail services suspended after collision between tram and car on Hunter Street
Skip to navigationSkip to contentSkip to footer news, local-news, A Newcastle tram and a Hunter Street motorist have had a run in, leaving the driver's vehicle with minor damage and a popped tyre. A collision is understood to have occurred between Civic and Worth place on Friday afternoon. The driver of the motor vehicle allegedly pulled out in front of the tram to overtake another car on Hunter Street, a witness said. It is understood no one was injured.
Newcastle light rail briefly services suspended after collision between tram and car on Hunter Street
Skip to navigationSkip to contentSkip to footer news, local-news, A Newcastle tram and a Hunter Street motorist have had a run in, leaving the driver's vehicle with minor damage and a popped tyre. A collision is understood to have occurred between Civic and Worth place on Friday afternoon. The driver of the motor vehicle allegedly pulled out in front of the tram to overtake another car on Hunter Street, a witness said. It is understood no one was injured.
A town in tears: Singleton mourns tragic deaths of three young children in house fire
Skip to navigationSkip to contentSkip to footer newsletters, editors-pick-list, A day after the house fire that claimed the lives of three young children, Singleton was trying to come to grips with the tragic incident that has rocked its community. Family, friends, neighbours, classmates and residents of the town who did not even know the Aktins children were grieving the loss of 11-year-old boy Blake and five-year-old twin girls Matylda and Scarlett.
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