Newcastle News

Newcastle oil spill clean-up continues
The clean-up of an oil spill is continuing in the Port of Newcastle, with several tonnes collected and more than a dozen birds needing treatment.

Newcastle's Pakistani community worried for flood victims
1233 Newcastle is supporting a nationwide appeal on ABC Radio today for victims of the floods in Pakistan, which have affected more than 20million people. You can make a donation here. Two members of the local Pakistani community gave an insight into the desperate situation in their homeland.

Melbourne Storm v Newcastle Knights
Sunday, AAMI Park, 2pm

Samba flair boosts Brisbane Roar
The Brisbane Roar are set to be boosted by South American strikers Reinaldo and Jean Carlos Solorzano against Newcastle.

The beginning of the end for Powderfinger
Powderfinger signalled the beginning of the end when their national farewell tour opened in Newcastle last night.

The new cancer - sports betting
What an odd coincidence. In the same week that rugby league struggles with a growing stench concerning a flood of serious betting being placed on a minor unlikely event that subsequently didn't occur, international cricket has been devastated by irrefutable proof that the Pakistani Test team is corrupt.

Swimming laps up new funding
PARALYMPIC sport and swimming will receive the lion's share of $30 million of extra  funding promised by the previous federal government.

What it felt like to be an Olympic champion, 10 years on
Catherine Freeman is still coming to terms with that win, writes Roy Masters.

Football: Mariners sink Victory
The Central Coast Mariners have recorded their second win of the season thanks to two goals from Rostyn Griffiths and Daniel McBreen, which handed the home side a 2-0 win over Melbourne Victory at Bluetongue Stadium in Gosford on Friday night.

Global glitch that fanned the flames of wonder
It was the world's best kept Olympic secret. Then the ring of fire stalled, writes Roy Masters.