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'The dream job': Barry Toohey goes one-on-one with new Knights coach Justin Holbrook

The incoming Knights coach is excited about the challenge ahead

Last updated 10 days, 12 hr, 31 min, 33 sec ago by Barry Toohey

Toohey's News: axe captain Ponga for a new wave? The ballsy blueprint to rebuild Knights

The Knights are searching for answers. Here are some that can help.

Last updated 17 days, 13 hr, 31 min, 33 sec ago by Barry Toohey

Toohey's News: the trump card in Green's Knights application; what's O'Brien's next move

A future Immortal may sway the job search in Blake Green's favour.

Last updated 24 days, 19 hr, 1 min, 33 sec ago by Barry Toohey

Merry-go-round of mediocrity: Why the Jets have to be bold to change fortunes

David Lowe has his say on another failed Jets campaign.

Last updated 18 days, 13 hr, 31 min, 33 sec ago by

Hold the back page! My gripe with the A-League's final round

Second spot is still up from grabs.

Last updated 26 days, 8 hr, 31 min, 33 sec ago by

Toohey's News: Dom Young coming back to the Knights? Officials are watching him closely

Toohey's news is back with Dom Young's Roosters status and Knights rule out a triple contract play.

Last updated 27 days, 13 hr, 31 min, 33 sec ago by Barry Toohey

Knights, nurses and more: meet the Hunter's 2026 Australia Day honours recipients

Their contributions have come from many different walks, but today they will be celebrated together.

Last updated 2 days, 12 hr, 48 min, 33 sec ago by Sage Swinton, Jessica Belzycki, Matthew Kelly, Anna Falkenmire, Damon Cronshaw, Madeline Link

Knights veteran reveals likely timeline for call on playing future

English Super League could be on the cards.

Last updated 8 days, 5 hr, 45 min, 33 sec ago by James Gardiner

Why former Knight called time on NRL, Super League career and opted to return 'home'

The 32-year-old will play on in the NEWRL with South Newcastle Lions.

Last updated 9 days, 19 hr, 31 min, 33 sec ago by Max McKinney

Knights strike junior development deal to create 'largest nursery in the NRL'

"It's the last piece of the puzzle..."

Last updated 9 days, 10 hr, 19 min, 33 sec ago by Max McKinney

Saifiti 'touch and go' for start of NRL season, backs fellow ex-Knight for breakout campaign

The Dolphins prop is preparing for his second season up north.

Last updated 13 days, 3 hr, 34 min, 33 sec ago by Max McKinney

'It's scary': Jets teenager finding her feet after stressful season start

Coach Stephen Hoyle has some welcome selection headaches this weekend.

Last updated 0 days, 6 hr, 20 min, 33 sec ago by Renee Valentine

Can Newcastle's 'Box Office Jets' finally fill the stands?

Newcastle host Brisbane Roar at McDonald Jones Stadium from 5pm.

Last updated 0 days, 15 hr, 24 min, 33 sec ago by Max McKinney

Could this Jet have just propelled himself to the World Cup ... in 21 seconds?

'It's definitely something that's one of my goals for this year'

Last updated 3 days, 8 hr, 42 min, 33 sec ago by Josh Callinan

Blink and you'll miss it: Fastest goal in history sets Jets on way to record-equalling win

Box office Jets on song to move into second place

Last updated 5 days, 1 hr, 7 min, 33 sec ago by James Gardiner

'We're disappointed': Jets hit by injury blow as record looms. But they have to reverse this trend

'It looks like he'll be a couple of weeks.'

Last updated 6 days, 7 hr, 20 min, 33 sec ago by James Gardiner, Josh Callinan

Bombshell: Newcastle halfback makes shock code switch

Layne Morgan has signed a two-year deal with the Eels

Last updated 5 days, 6 hr, 56 min, 33 sec ago by James Gardiner

The 'reason why I'm still playing' 14 years after debut at rival club

Wests fullback opens up on the 'reason why I'm still playing'

Last updated 7 days, 8 hr, 1 min, 33 sec ago by Josh Callinan

Knights veteran reveals likely timeline for call on playing future

English Super League could be on the cards.

Last updated 8 days, 5 hr, 45 min, 33 sec ago by James Gardiner

Can Newcastle's 'Box Office Jets' finally fill the stands?

Newcastle host Brisbane Roar at McDonald Jones Stadium from 5pm.

Last updated 0 days, 15 hr, 24 min, 33 sec ago by Max McKinney

More than a game: The emotional story behind the Darren Stewart Cup

Family's tribute to Socceroo united community for mental health cause

Last updated 2 days, 14 hr, 0 min, 33 sec ago by James Gardiner

New season, new squads: Who won the NNSW NPL transfer battle

From heartbreaker to teammate: Jaffas add pace to attack as squads take shape

Last updated 6 days, 7 hr, 8 min, 33 sec ago by James Gardiner

'It's scary': Jets teenager finding her feet after stressful season start

Coach Stephen Hoyle has some welcome selection headaches this weekend.

Last updated 0 days, 6 hr, 20 min, 33 sec ago by Renee Valentine

The decision that could ignite this Nelson Bay flyer's Olympic dream

The 25-year-old is set for her Australian sevens debut.

Last updated 1 days, 15 hr, 43 min, 33 sec ago by Renee Valentine

Misfiring Jets drop out of top six as testing schedule looms large

After their third loss in row, Newcastle now face four games in 11 days.

Last updated 24 days, 15 hr, 52 min, 33 sec ago by Renee Valentine

Jets midfielder becomes second-youngest player to reach A-League milestone

It has been a rapid rise for the Awaba 18-year-old.

Last updated 26 days, 9 hr, 50 min, 33 sec ago by Renee Valentine

50-love: The simple secret behind five decades of tennis coaching

Margaret Wilks started out hitting against a garage door and went on to shape generations of tennis players.

Last updated 27 days, 11 hr, 31 min, 33 sec ago by Renee Valentine

The decision that could ignite this Nelson Bay flyer's Olympic dream

The 25-year-old is set for her Australian sevens debut.

Last updated 1 days, 15 hr, 43 min, 33 sec ago by Renee Valentine

Bombshell: Newcastle halfback makes shock code switch

Layne Morgan has signed a two-year deal with the Eels

Last updated 5 days, 6 hr, 56 min, 33 sec ago by James Gardiner

How Wallaby Ben Alexander turned his post-rugby despair into a lifeline for others

Run, walk, connect. A new program is launching to support Novocastrians' well being

Last updated 22 days, 17 hr, 31 min, 33 sec ago by James Gardiner

Unsigned veteran to keep playing BBL with Heat priority

Usman Khawaja has no intention of retiring from T20 cricket, and while he is unsigned for next BBL season, the Brisbane Heat are still right in the frame.

Last updated 0 days, 9 hr, 44 min, 33 sec ago by

Markram leads South Africa to victory over West Indies

South Africa's warm-up for the T20 World Cup has begun well with a nine-wicket victory over the visiting West Indies.

Last updated 0 days, 17 hr, 34 min, 33 sec ago by

Brook and Root centuries fire England to Sri Lanka win

Winning a match of three hundreds England have eased to a 2-1 ODI series victory over Sri Lanka with under-the-spotlight skipper Harry Brook leading by example.

Last updated 0 days, 18 hr, 11 min, 22 sec ago by

'Bright future': Bondasong trainer excited at what lies ahead after galloper's runaway win

Race-by-race preview and expert tips for Wednesday's six-race meeting at Kembla Grange.

Last updated 1 days, 11 hr, 24 min, 33 sec ago by

'A step backwards': club boss backs new female-only initiative despite fierce criticism

The race was cancelled because of heat, but it still raised eyebrows.

Last updated 1 days, 15 hr, 1 min, 33 sec ago by Josh Callinan

Race-by-race preview and tips for Randwick

All the details you need ahead of this Saturday's ten-race meeting.

Last updated 5 days, 10 hr, 17 min, 33 sec ago by

'It's scary': Jets teenager finding her feet after stressful season start

Coach Stephen Hoyle has some welcome selection headaches this weekend.

Last updated 0 days, 6 hr, 20 min, 33 sec ago by Renee Valentine

Dry and disappointed: copper thieves strike community football club twice

The soccer sheds where you can't fill up a water bottle after piping stolen.

Last updated 0 days, 7 hr, 31 min, 33 sec ago by Anna Falkenmire

Can Newcastle's 'Box Office Jets' finally fill the stands?

Newcastle host Brisbane Roar at McDonald Jones Stadium from 5pm.

Last updated 0 days, 15 hr, 24 min, 33 sec ago by Max McKinney

'A step backwards': club boss backs new female-only initiative despite fierce criticism

The race was cancelled because of heat, but it still raised eyebrows.

Last updated 1 days, 15 hr, 1 min, 33 sec ago by Josh Callinan

The decision that could ignite this Nelson Bay flyer's Olympic dream

The 25-year-old is set for her Australian sevens debut.

Last updated 1 days, 15 hr, 43 min, 33 sec ago by Renee Valentine

Hazardous conditions: Australia Day Beach 5s events cancelled

There will be no All Star Legends Game at Nobbys today.

Last updated 2 days, 12 hr, 59 min, 33 sec ago by Anna Falkenmire

'Crazy heat' sends players, fans scurrying at AO

Sweltering conditions have forced the Australian Open exclusively indoors on 10, with relief unlikely to arrive before Alex de Minaur's quarter-final.

Last updated 1 days, 6 hr, 13 min, 33 sec ago by

'Bright future': Bondasong trainer excited at what lies ahead after galloper's runaway win

Race-by-race preview and expert tips for Wednesday's six-race meeting at Kembla Grange.

Last updated 1 days, 11 hr, 24 min, 33 sec ago by

Knights, nurses and more: meet the Hunter's 2026 Australia Day honours recipients

Their contributions have come from many different walks, but today they will be celebrated together.

Last updated 2 days, 12 hr, 48 min, 33 sec ago by Sage Swinton, Jessica Belzycki, Matthew Kelly, Anna Falkenmire, Damon Cronshaw, Madeline Link

'Tradition. Grit. Inspire. Win': Check out the special guest at Knights

All of your Newcastle and Hunter sport news in one place.

Last updated 3 days, 6 hr, 50 min, 33 sec ago by Max McKinney, James Gardiner, Josh Callinan, Renee Valentine