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Parr confident Knights tick the right boxes for in-demand Young

Young has been courted by multiple other NRL clubs in recent weeks.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 7, 2023

$1200 per adult: How Newcastle loses on the pokies

A university gambling expert says the average poker machine user in NSW loses $4500 a year.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 7, 2023

Coal royalties up by $2.0 billion in NSW half-yearly budget update

The big driver of government revenue is mostly from mines exporting through Newcastle.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 7, 2023

Euphoric feeling as Wingrove claims maiden Claxton Shield

"It's something I've never had the pleasure of experiencing before and sharing it with some of my best friends, who I've had since I was a kid, means more than anything to me."

Newcastle Herald · Feb 6, 2023

Family members can ban problem gamblers under pokie reforms

The government's plan includes a ban on political donations from pubs and clubs and a $500 load-up limit on poker machines.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 6, 2023

Hunter Hurricanes yet to open Australian Water Polo League account

"If we win our next five we give ourselves a shot at the top six. We're still holing on."

Newcastle Herald · Feb 5, 2023

Lauren Parker powers to fifth straight Oceania Paratriathlon crown in Newcastle

The race was held in idyllic conditions on Sunday.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 5, 2023

Adam Wolfenden's quintessential Merewether moment wins Newcastle Herald's summer photo competition 2023

After sifting through hundreds of entries, our judges have finalised their shortlist.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 4, 2023

Knights put their hands up for further action over push for new CBA

"Hopefully it sorts out and doesn't get to there."

Newcastle Herald · Feb 3, 2023

Gary van Egmond focused on improvement for Jets' A-League Women's side

His first assignment in charge is against Canberra on Sunday.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 3, 2023