What's on this weekend in Newcastle and the Hunter Region Colin Hay Iive, Brickfest, the Harlem Globetrotters and markets. Newcastle Herald · Jul 4, 2024
Newcastle racing pays tribute to late trainer Jim Johnstone Newcastle Jockey Club will pay tribute to long-time trainer Jim Johnstone with a race named in his honour on Monday, a day before his private funeral. Newcastle Herald · Feb 9, 2023
Trial return to Cessnock track abandoned after jockey Amelia Denby injured in fall Newcastle jockey Amelia Denby suffered a broken collarbone in a frightening fall during trials at Cessnock on Thursday which were then abandoned. Denby hit the turf when Kris Lees-trained Tawfiq Lass fell head first after appearing to lose its footing shortly after crossing the line in third place in heat… Newcastle Herald · Dec 1, 2022
Newcastle Jockey Club making room to grow Hunter day crowd Newcastle Jockey Club hope a change to create another grassed precinct close to the main facilities will help grow The Hunter race day after a pleasing post-COVID return on Saturday. Newcastle Herald · Nov 14, 2022
Vilana delivers second Hunter win for Godolphin, family and Nash Rawiller at Newcastle Vilana gave Godolphin, his bloodline and jockey Nash Rawiller, a second win in the $1 million The Hunter (1300m) on Saturday at Newcastle with a fighting effort to overhaul In The Congo. A half-brother to inaugural 2019 Hunter winner Savatiano, Vilana was backed into $4.80 favouritism and found a perfect… Newcastle Herald · Nov 12, 2022
Newcastle Jockey ready for Hunter day rush Newcastle Jockey Club (NJC) chief Duane Dowell is gearing up for The Hunter race day as a fresh start on Saturday after two years of COVID-19 restrictions. Newcastle Herald · Nov 11, 2022
Newcastle racing chief hopes drop in Cup day feature fields a one-off Chief executive Duane Dowell doesn't believe Newcastle Jockey Club should react to a potential one-off and move their cup day features, despite criticism of the size and quality of fields for last Friday's group 3 races. The NJC's two-day spring carnival was an overwhelming success trackside with about 5000 in… Newcastle Herald · Sep 19, 2022
Chris Waller's trio tough to go past in Newcastle Cup Chris Waller's dominance of the group 3 $250,000 Newcastle Gold Cup in recent years is set to continue on Friday. Newcastle Jockey Club has put together a cracking day's racing with three group 3 events, the Gold Cup (2300m), the $200,000 Tibbie Stakes (1400m) for fillies and mares and the… Newcastle Herald · Sep 15, 2022
Stage set for Newcastle Racecourse stables project after state government approval Newcastle Jockey Club could build their two-storey, 480-stables development in two stages after securing a "critical" condition in their state government approval this week. Newcastle Herald · Sep 9, 2022
NJC look to use new synthetic track for barrier trials Newcastle Jockey Club plan to use their new synthetic all-weather surface for barrier trials as early as late September. Newcastle Herald · Aug 11, 2022
Newcastle Brickfest unites Australian Lego lovers Lego enthusiasts of all ages will be out and about in Newcastle this weekend Newcastle Herald · Jul 8, 2022
What's on in Newcastle and the Hunter Valley Embrace the winter chill at Snow Time in the Garden, check out BrickFest, browse a market or treat yourself to a live show. Newcastle Herald · Jul 8, 2022