Steve Smith injures elbow ahead of Sri Lanka Tests Dungog Shire Sport Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 20, 2025 STAND-IN Australian captain Steve Smith has suffered an elbow injury just 10 days out from the first Test in Sri Lanka, potentially delaying his departure for a crucial pre-series camp. The 35-year-old damaged his right elbow while throwing in the field for the Sydney Sixers in their washed-out Big Bash League
Knights’ Bradman turns to Gagai in bid to be the best Dungog Shire Sport Gloucester District Sport Myall Coast Sport National News Port Stephens Sport Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 13, 2025 NEWCASTLE’S Bradman Best is turning to veteran teammate Dane Gagai in the hope of staking his claim as the NRL's No.1 centre and winning a debut Kangaroos cap. Best, who has played two State of Origin games for NSW, was part of Mal Meninga's Australia squad for last year's Pacific Championships
Cummins’ men lay their legacy with era-defining triumph Dungog Shire Sport National News Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 7, 2025 PAT Cummins' team have sealed their legacy as one of Australia's finest sides, reclaiming the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time in 10 years with a Test win at the SCG. Chasing 162 for victory in the final innings, Australia stumbled early losing 3-19 before Beau Webster finished a perfect debut
Cricket Australia open to Asia-based BBL expansion Dungog Shire Sport National News Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - December 31, 2024 CRICKET Australia may look to bring a southeast Asian team into the BBL, with CEO Nick Hockley revealing an ambitious overseas expansion strategy has the potential to go beyond New Zealand. Officials are currently weighing up the next stage of the Big Bash League's growth, with expansion firmly on the agenda
Matildas coach recruitment could drag beyond February Dungog Shire Sport National News Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - December 23, 2024 THE hunt for the next Matildas coach could drag on beyond February's international window with Football Australia determined to take its time to appoint the right long-term candidate. Former long-time mentor Tony Gustavsson departed in August and interim coach Tom Sermanni has led the Matildas in six friendlies since his appointment
Dungog Rumble gives back to junior sporting clubs Dungog Shire Sport National News Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - December 10, 2024 DUNGOG Rumble organisers and sponsors met with representatives of local junior sporting clubs at the Bank Hotel on Sunday afternoon. From funds raised during the annual Rumble charity event held in October, a giant cheque for $24,000 was presented to local sports clubs. The Rumble is an annual show and shine
Hilldale boxer claims Australian title in undefeated season Dungog Shire Sport National News Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - December 10, 2024 HILLDALE’S Shelby-Lee Wintle has claimed the 66kg elite female title at the Australian Boxing Championships. Training at Paterson Boxing Gym under renowned coach Greg Tindall since she was 15, Shelby-Lee has spent the past decade honing her craft, amassing 23 amateur fights. This year, she transitioned to the 66kg elite female weight
Mid North Coast students engage with Newcastle Jets program Dungog Shire Sport Gloucester District Sport Myall Coast Sport National News Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - December 10, 2024 OVER 1,000 students across the Mid North Coast are lacing up their boots this term as they take part in the Newcastle Jets' Jets:LEARN program. Among local schools involved are Bulahdelah Central School, St. Joseph's Primary Gloucester, Tinonee Public School, Stroud Public School, and St Clare's High School Taree. Aligned
Dungog Show horse results Dungog Shire Sport Photo Gallery Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 26, 2024 HORSE and rider numbers were significantly up from last year at the recent Dungog Show and conditions were perfect for a great couple of days of competition in the Campdraft, Stock Horse, Local Classes, Led, Rider, Hack and Sporting. Friday’s major winners: Supreme Led Australian Stock Horse - Adelle Reflection/Adelle Stud Supreme Ridden
Cummins ‘hurting’ after Australia’s crushing Test loss Camden Haven Sport Coffs Coast Sport Dungog Shire Sport Gloucester District Sport Myall Coast Sport Nambucca Valley Sport Port Stephens Sport Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 26, 2024 CAPTAIN Pat Cummins has described the "hurt" of Australia crashing to their heaviest home Test defeat by runs against India, marking a disastrous start to their bid to reclaim the Border-Gavaskar trophy. After bowling India out for 150 on day one, Australia were annihilated for the rest of the match, slumping