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Mr Maitland’s honour Milton Morris surprised by Hunter Valley Training Company’s gesture Adam Brand Country star’s musical freedom

Community speaks out on T4 p.4

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very day, Milton Morris will go to work in a building bearing his own name at the Hunter Valley Training Company (HVTC).

Affectionately known as Mr Maitland, the Foundation Chairman and Director of HVTC was on hand at the official opening of the company’s new Rutherford site last week when “The Milton Morris Building� was unveiled - unbeknownst to him. “I was surprised, because in this life you get to meet all sorts of wonderful people, but you don’t expect this - it’s really nice,� Mr Morris, who turned 90 this year, said. HVTC CEO Sharon Smith said that the naming of the building was a way of honouring Mr Morris’ significant contribution to the company over 33 years. “Mr Morris continues to encourage and inspire the HVTC team,� she said. “Naming the administration building after Mr Morris is a wonderful way for HVTC to honour his lasting legacy to the company and the community.�

The company’s $5 million new premises have been operational since January, built after the former East Greta Junction site was outgrown, and includes nine classrooms and workshops for fabrication, mechanical engineering and electrical engineering. Maitland Mayor Peter Blackmore, Member for Maitland Robyn Parker and Minister for Education Adrian Piccoli were on hand to officially open the facility.

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Editor: Paul Monforte • Journalists: Stephen Bisset (TE), Amelia Parrott, Melissah Comber Sales: Glenda Peate, Gary Scott (Trades), Dan Hawkins (TE), Alan Stevenson, Vicky McMurrich, Alison Hislop (Hunter), Jo Jones (Hunter) Administration: Lauren Pollard Accounts: Susan Ward

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I find it hard to believe that the principal of Calare Public School in Orange, Chris Cundy still has a job after his disgraceful insulting of students with mental health issues.

In a staff newsletter, Mr Cundy informed teachers of an upcoming mental health and social skills program and asked them to identify “village idiots” and students with “two heads” or “webbed feet” that would be suitable subjects.

If that wasn’t bad enough, he dubbed it “Operation Nutcase” and mentioned he would send a letter to parents to advise them of the program which would start along the lines of “Have you bred a moron?”

Mr Cundy said his comments were an attempt at humour.

That’s all well and good, but when you are the head of an organisation, surely you’ve reached a level of maturity and judgement that makes you stop and reconsider the possible ramifications of going down this path.

Teachers probably make these sort of comments to each other one-on-one or in small group meetings as they relate stories of dealing with difficult students.

Putting it in writing, though, raises it to another level entirely.

It only takes one person to take offence and, in this case, pass it on to the media.

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comments were a “serious error of judgement”.

But how can the parents and, most importantly, the students of Calare Public School have confidence in Mr Cundy’s statement: “My heart is with every student at Calare. It always has been and always will be.”

Apparently one student’s family is considering whether to sue Mr Cundy for defamation.

I don’t really agree with that line of action, but they have a right to pursue that if they see fit.

It’s hard enough for kids struggling with mental health issues and under-developed social skills to cope each day without their principal sticking the boot in.

As the head of the school, his job primarily is to ensure the smooth and professional running of the school.

A big part of that is the support of all students not just the ones who look or act ‘normal’.

I’d imagine a number of students at Calare are now thinking ‘Was he referring to me? Does he think I’m a moron’.

I accept that this incident was out of character for Mr Cundy and that he has obviously had a fine career in education in order to rise to the position of principal.

But certain responsibilities and behavioural expectations are part and parcel of the role and I believe Mr Cundy has fallen well short of meeting those expectations in this case.

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Maitland netball stalwart has launched an eleventh-hour attempt to save a Maitland Park pavilion.

Irene Hemsworth is asking Maitland City Council is to reconsider the demolition of Kerrigan Pavilion, a large brick shade structure which sits adjacent to the netball courts.

The building has been slated to go as part the Maitland Park overhaul, to be rebuilt further away and on the other side of a new carpark and a shared pathway.

Ms Hemsworth said that spectators and players pack into the shelter during rain and also seek shade on hot days.

“There’s no other shelter around,” Ms Hemsworth said.

“I see children playing in there all the time.”

The pavilion was built in 1960 and named after a former Council alderman, Walter John Kerrigan. The Maitland Park masterplan proposes that it be rebuilt, retaining its name and dedication plaque.

The plan identified the demolition and rebuild as low priority, with a 5-10 year timeframe, but Ms Hemsworth said that a Council staff member told her that it

Irene Hemsworth and young netballers in Kerrigan Pavilion would now happen in six weeks time.

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there be something else by next season?”

“We need the plan explained a bit.”

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he community was finally given a chance to have its say on the controversial Port Waratah Coal Services (PWCS) Terminal 4 (T4) proposal last week, with more than 100 health and environmental experts and residents from suburbs along the rail corridor airing their concerns at a NSW Planning Assessment Commission (PAC) hearing at Newcastle Panthers.

Tighes Hill resident, Pru Bodsworth cried as she told the Commission of her concerns about the impact coal dust on her six-month-old while Carrie Jacobi, who lives within 500 metres of the rail corridor, presented a photograph of a white cloth blackened by coal dust after she used it to clean the inside of a window in her home.

Speaking on behalf of the Hunter Community Environment Centre (HCEC), Dr Ben Ewald, a general practitioner and epidemiology expert from the University of Newcastle, said levels of the potentially dangerous PM10 and PM2.5 particulates in the air in some Newcastle suburbs already exceeded soon to be introduced national air quality standards. “We’re already over the new PM10 standard in Newcastle and Beresfield and T4 pushes us further

Protests rally outside Newcastle Panthers on day one of a two-day hearing into Port Waratah Coal Services’ Terminal 4 proposal beyond the standard,” he said. Exposure to PM10 has been linked to respiratory health conditions, lung damage and cancer, while smaller PM2.5 particulates can enter the bloodstream, causing cardiovascular complaints.

Rod Campbell, an economist with the Australia Institute, also appearing for HCEC, set to debunk the economic argument in support of the terminal, saying PWCS’ own internal forecasts did not

indicate a need to the project to go ahead.

PWCS, which already operates terminals at Carrington and Kooragang, has long argued that it was contractually obligated to provide throughput for coal producers and that an additional terminal was needed in order to meet this demand.

This obligation was “triggered” in late 2011. However, Mr Campbell said this demand had effectively been “de-triggered” by a dramatic slump in the

global demand for coal. “Under PWCS’ most recent annual capacity assessment, obtained under the Government Information Public Access (GIPA) act, there is no requirement for the project,” he outlined in his expert report to the Commission.

A number of speakers also raised concerns about the impact a new terminal would have on the species that call the internationally significant wetlands on Kooragang Island home, including the Green and Golden Bell Frog and Curlew Sandpiper, both of which are classed as endangered in NSW. PWCS CEO, Hennie du Plooy was first to address the Commission and was present for much of the two-day hearing. He said he was confident that the proposal, which will create 80 permanent jobs, presented “a responsible plan for making the most of future opportunities should they come”.

“We have made every effort to ensure that the environmental assessment and engineering processes went the extra mile to understand the environment and community around us,” he said. The PAC will consider the submissions as part of its review of the project and report back to the Department of Planning and Environment with its findings and recommendations.

The Department will have the final say on whether the proposal is approved.

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users would travel all the way to Beresfield “just to save a buck or two” and maintained the cheaper entry fees would not affect the new operator. The motion was passed with the surprise support of Cr Allan Robinson, who broke from his usual voting bloc to stand alongside Labor and Greens councillors.

The amended fee structure is currently on public exhibition at the City Administration Centre at 282 King Street, Newcastle. The public are urged to have their say by making a submission to Council.

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passed by this Council has effectively put Beresfield pool on the chopping block and if pool patronage doesn’t increase there’s a serious risk the pool will not be operating in the future,” he said. “Council has a responsibility to make the pool more affordable and to increase patronage.

“I don’t think the community should have to bear that full responsibility.”

Council’s general manager, Ken Gouldthorp said the new lessee of Council’s other inland pools, Lane 4, would have “significant issues” if Council were to start operating in competition.

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eresfield pool users could soon be enjoying dramatically reduced entry prices.

Under the proposed changes endorsed by Newcastle City Council last week, families would be able to swim all day at the pool for less than a tenner throughout the 30-week 2014/15 season.

Single entry would be $2 cheaper than last season at just $2.80, pensioners would pay $2.20 (down from $2.90 last season) and children under five-yearsold would be able to swim for free.

Additionally, in a long-awaited move, parents supervising their children from the water’s edge would also be able to enter the swimming centre for free.

Council staff had initially recommended a modest fee reduction to bring Beresfield Swimming Centre into line with fees proposed by the new operator of the Mayfield, Stockton and Lambton and Wallsend swimming centres, who will charge $4.80 for a single entry during the 2014/15 season. However, councillor Jason Dunn said a significant reduction in entry fees was needed to see Beresfield pool remain operational after the upcoming 2014/15 season. “A previous motion

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Mr McDonald and his Aussie Pickers partner, Lucas Callaghan, will be on-hand at Maitland Markets this Sunday as they bring their local off-shoot of the popular overseas program, American Pickers, to town.

Mr McDonald is encouraging locals to bring a couple of items to the markets for valuing.

“I wouldn’t be bringing down wardrobes or lounge suites,” he said.

“Bring down little curios or knickknacks and we’ll have a look at it and see what it’s worth.

“Early porcelain and early glassware could be worth quite a bit.”

Not only will the Pickers be able to value items, but they will advise of the best place to sell them.

“You’ve got to remember there’s a collector for everything,” Mr McDonald said.

“There are some people out there who are a bit left of centre, but half the game is knowing where to sell - these days the

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“Morbid put aside, it was such a beautiful thing,” he said.

“I always say that if I haven’t seen it before, it’s got to be pretty special.”

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n both name and spirit, the new play equipment at Millers Forest Public School was a Community Building Partnership.

The project, worth almost $55,000 - a climbing structure, slide, fort and sandbox - was officially unveiled by Member for Maitland, Robyn Parker last month, and replaces outdated equipment at the 33-student school.

“It was old equipment that came from a park that a parent brought in for the

school,” Principal Christyne Phelps said.

“It’s been here 40 years and it didn’t meet Australian standards anymore.” $20,000 was contributed by the State Government fund, as well as $5000 from Baiada Poultry and $1500 from the Lions club.

The East Maitland Kiwanis joined parents and students to install the structures for free, reducing the final bill to under $30,000.

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Over the next six months Maitland City Council will be running a Litter Reduction Project, which is being funded by the NSW Government’s Waste Less Recycle More initiative.

Council hopes through the use of anti-litter advertisements, signage, social media posts and workshops, it will be able to help reduce litter and empower the community to appropriately dispose of waste.

It really frustrates me to see our beautiful parks and streets scattered with litter and I am confident with the help of this funding, Council will be able to tackle this problem head on.

While littering is not confined to any specific areas, the project will target littering in parks, shopping centres and recreational areas.

Litter predominately found in these areas includes cigarette butts, takeaway packaging and beverage containers.

Council will also be installing new litter bin enclosures that are user friendly and highly visible to encourage the correct disposal of waste.

Last week I was disappointed to see a pile of rubbish illegally dumped on the banks of Telarah. This type of behaviour along with littering shows a blatant lack of consideration for the environment and the people of Maitland, who ultimately pay the price to clean it up.

Speaking of waste, Council are offering residents and commercial properties the opportunity to upgrade their recycling bins to a larger 360-litre bin for a one-off payment of $25.00.

I think this is a wonderful initiative and will not only have a positive effect on the environment but will help reduce the amount ratepayers need to pay towards the NSW Waste Levy.

You can request a recycling bin upgrade by contacting Council’s customer service team by phoning 4934 9700 or emailing info@maitland.nsw.gov.au

• Skills in food safety and food hygiene matters; and • Knowledge of food safety and food hygiene matters commensurate with their work activities.

To assist food businesses, food handlers and volunteers in the food industry comply with this requirement Maitland City Council is hosting a free Food Hygiene Education Seminar.

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A period of 14 days from 3 September 2014 is allowed during which persons may lodge with Council written submissions regarding these proposals. Any submissions made should be addressed to the General Manager and detail fully any objection to same.

ROAD NAMING GAZETTAL TIGERHAWK DRIVE Notice is hereby given that Maitland City Council, in pursuance of section 162 of the Roads Act 1993 and Part 2 of the Roads Regulation 2008, has approved the following new road name/s for gazettal: Deposited Plan: DP1187087 Location: Off Grasshawk Drive, Chisholm Road Name: Tigerhawk Drive The above road name/s have been advertised and notified.

No objections to the proposed name/s have been received during the prescribed 14-day period.

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Speaking at the gallery, Maitland RSL Sub-Branch President, Eric Bell said that number was unacceptable.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be an outcry in our city today if 528 people [including those who died soon after] were killed in motor vehicle accidents in that time,â&#x20AC;?

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Aphasia group helps sufferers build confidence and friendships in a relaxed environment

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Aphasia Communicaton Group participant, Rachael Peak

“It’s hard for everyone here - one day you are beaming with joy about your life and then you’re in hospital going, ‘What happened to me?’” she said.

“You’re so low with depression and so anxious about what are people going to think of me, what are people going to look at me like?

“It’s helped marvelously, just to be in this group, they’re not going to look at me badly if I can’t do the stuff.”

Since starting three and half years ago with four members the group has grown exponentially, with approximately 20 members coming along each week to share news and complete activities such as unscrambling jumbled words or visually recognising amounts of money.

The group, which Mr Bell believes may be the only one in the state outside the hospital system, is so popular that as well as Ms Peak from Stockton, it draws members from Clarence Town and Cessnock.

Ms Peak said that the non-judgemental nature and the improvements she has noticed in herself keep her coming back.

“It’s easier to talk to people now,” she said.

“I find, me getting, I guess, self-esteem.

It’s like friends and family really.”

The Aphasia Communication Group will be holding an open awareness day at Maitland Neighbourhood Centre on Friday, September 12 at 11am. The free event will feature speakers, including Ms Peak and health practitioners, sharing their stories of aphasia. For more information phone Peter and Fiona Bell on 0249 335 338 .

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“I can’t believe this is actually happening,” Rachael Peak said, grinning.

“Three years ago I would shy away from actually talking to you.”

It was Friday, Ms Peak’s “favourite day of the week” and she was at the Maitland Neighbourhood Centre in Rutherford, attending the weekly gathering of the Aphasia Communication Group, enjoying a cuppa with people who suffer from the same difficulty to communicate as her.

“My first experience with aphasia, I guess was being hospital and asking what is aphasia - I had no idea,” she said.

Ten years ago, whilst in the middle of completing her PhD looking at the calls of frogs, Ms Peak, now 35, was admitted to hospital to remove an aneurysm, but left with partial paralysis on the right-hand side of her body and aphasia.

A language difficulty caused by damage to the brain, aphasia sufferers not only have trouble with speaking and understanding what is said to them, but can also struggle with reading, writing and using numbers. It is best described as sufferers knowing what they want to say, but experiencing difficulty in getting that message out. It can be the result of a head injury, or come from a number of medical conditions, such as stroke, a tumour, infection or inflammation.

“Doing the maths side it doesn’t affect me,” Ms Peak said, slowly and deliberately.

“Doing the writing side used to affect

me but I’ve come to realise that if I take my time I usually get the words out, but speaking to people unknown like you affects me greatly.”

Ms Peak has been driving from Stockton to attend the Aphasia Communication Group since the group began in 2011, breaking only when her daughter Mia, 2, was born.

The brainchild of Fiona Bell, the group began after funding cuts meant that a similar program run out of Maitland Hospital had to be axed. A self-confessed aphasia groupie, Ms Bell had been attending that program since 2008, after a series of seizures left her suffering from mild aphasia.

“It was really good contact,” Ms Bell said.

“You were learning how people were coping with it - even the social contact is just amazing.”

Her husband, Peter, who acts as the current group’s secretary, said the hospital program created an environment that put sufferers at ease.

“They went there to practice communication in an area where they felt comfortable and didn’t feel threatened,” he said.

“They didn’t want to give it up, so we started a group on the same premise, just an area where they can feel comfortable, get talking and communicating, have a cup of coffee and do a bit of socialising.

“It just builds up confidence in communicating.”

It’s this confidence that everyone, including Ms Peak, has needed by the bucket load.

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essnock City Council has identified a list of construction priorities as part of an application to the Federal Governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bridges Renewal Plan.

The Government has committed $300 million over five years for bridge projects that contribute to productivity and/or community access.

Under the program, the Government contributes a maximum of 50% of the project cost with funding determined on a competitive, merit-based process judged on the ability of the project to meet specific criteria.

The bridge on Lomas Lane, Nulkaba has been rated as the top priority. Lomas Lane provides access to the popular Hunter Valley Zoo as well as Werakata National Park. Replacement of the bridge has an estimated cost of $635,000.

Dairy Arm Bridge, Laguna (cost $350,000) is second on the list, followed by a refurbishment of Abbotsford Bridge, Bellbird ($100,000); replacement of Vermont Bridge, Mulbring ($100,000); refurbishment of Hetton Street Bridge, Bellbird ($285,000); replacement of Hunters Lodge Bridge, Laguna ($100,000) and

The timber bridge on Lomas Lane that has been identified as the top priority for replacement by Cessnock City Council refurbishment of Fosters Bridge, Mount Vincent ($350,000).

According to Council figures, there are 81 road bridges in the Cessnock LGA with over 60% partially or wholly constructed from timber.

Meanwhile, Council has reduced the load limit from 10 tonnes to five tonnes on the Frame Drive, Abermain bridge in response to a significant increase in traffic since the opening of the Hunter Expressway.

The road is being used as a short-cut for

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Signage has been installed at the bridge site and at various intersections in the immediate area to inform motorists of the load limit and to advise of alternate routes.

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Here is a list of how much beer, wine and spirits equates to one standard drink: • Can/Stubbie low-strength beer = 0.8 standard drink • Can/Stubbie mid-strength beer = 1 standard drink • Can/Stubbie full-strength beer = 1.4 standard drinks • 100ml wine (13.5% alcohol) = 1 standard drink • 30ml nip spirits = 1 standard drink • Can spirits (approx 5% alcohol) = 1.2 to 1.7 standard drinks • Can spirits (approx 7% alcohol) = 1.6 to 2.4 standard drinks Low-sugar or low-carb beers offer no advantage to regular beer and in fact are often higher in alcohol which can be more of a problem for your diabetes management. Therefore, light or low alcohol beers are the best option.

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If you are on certain diabetes medications, alcohol can actually increase your risk of having low BSLs which can be dangerous. Some people find that when they drink alcohol, their BSLs can actually be lower for up to 24 hours afterwards.

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Well, spring has finally sprung! Unfortunately for many of us, the development of symptoms like headache, runny nose, itchy watery eyes and sneezing herald the coming of spring just as much as the bursting of flower buds.

Hayfever is a more common term for allergic rhinitis. Hayfever is mostly caused by an allergic reaction to grass and plant pollens and, because those pollens are often at their highest level at this time of year, hayfever is often only associated with spring. But truth be told, hayfever, or allergic rhinitis, can happen at any time because pollen is just one of many triggers that can cause an allergic reaction. Dust mites, moulds and animal hair are other common triggers for allergic symptoms and we can be exposed to these at all times of the year.

The best way to prevent this unpleasant allergic reaction is to avoid the aggravating trigger if you know what it is. Choose wisely the plants you put in your garden - choose ones that are pollinated by birds and insects, rather than ones that release huge amounts of pollen to the wind. Check the pollen counts on the news weather reports and avoid going outside on windy days or after thunderstorms. Using a barrier, like petroleum jelly, in your nose can help to stop the allergen reacting with the mucous lining.

Medications like nasal steroid sprays help to limit nasal congestion by reducing inflammation, but they need to be used regularly for good effect. Anti-histamines help to settle the reaction once it has started and can reduce symptoms like itching and sneezing. Decongestant sprays may be useful for quick relief of symptoms but should generally not be used ongoing. For more severe allergic reactions a treatment called immunotherapy can be useful. This treatment, done under medical supervision, works by slowly desensitising the body to allergens by gradually increasing exposure to them. If you suffer from hayfever, your family doctor will be able to assess your symptoms and prescribe effective treatments. For further information the Australian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy website (www.allergy. org.au) has some very informative and accurate information.

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to Brett Norris (cricket), Katherine Johnston (softball) and Nikki Hancock (hockey) for outstanding contributions to the administration and organisation of University sport.

The Friends of the University presented eight sports scholarships to students with demonstrated potential currently balancing their academic and sporting pursuits: Matthew Graham (freestyle mogul skiing), Daniel Ireland (football), Nicola Blatchford (orienteering), Nicola Metcalfe (rowing), Melanie Howard (rugby), Amy Baker (tenpin bowling), Christopher Boyko (water polo) and Ryan Parker (water polo).

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Previous winners of the top honour include cross country runner, Celia Sullohern, Newcastle Jets player, Ben Kantarovski, and Paralympian, Heath Francis.

The University Women’s Hockey Club was named Sports Club of the Year for attainment of high standards in sports administration.

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Mata'utia magic crushes Eels Brothers star once again as Newcastle dent Parramatta's finals hopes with 30-point thrashing PAUL MONFORTE

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he NRL is starting to learn what keen Knights fans have known for several years - the Mata’utia family boasts one of the most talented set of brothers in the game.

Firstly Peter broke into first grade for Newcastle in 2011 before leaving to try his luck with St George Illawarra this season.

Now Sione and Chanel are looking like seasoned veterans after carving up the Parramatta Eels in the Knights’ 42-12 win at Hunter Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Chanel’s three tries and Sione’s two, ensured the Eels walk along the finals tightrope became a lot shakier. Knights coach, Wayne Bennett said Sione was always destined to star in the top grade. “I don’t think anyone has really doubted that since they’ve seen him play,” Bennett said. “Chanel when he came here was so far off the pace...so it’s a real credit to him.

“He’s done such a good job on himself and has bought into what we’ve done at training, he’s a very good player. He’s always had the ability but didn’t have the right attitude, so it’s nice to see and pretty special for two brothers

The Knights celebrate one of their eight tries against Parramatta at Hunter Stadium last Saturday playing together in a footy team at any stage.”

The Knights’ under 20s side prevailed 34-30 over the Eels and a two points clear at the top of the ladder with one round to play.

The NSW Cup team produced a terrific effort to defeat Newtown 26-24 after playing the majority of the match with 12 men after Chad

Redman was sent off for a late tackle on former Knight, Scott Dureau. Newcastle managed to build a 26-8 lead with only eight minutes remaining before Newtown rallied with three late tries. The NSW Cup competition now moves into the final series with the secondplaced Knights taking on third-placed Went-

worthville at Leichhardt Oval on Saturday at 12.40pm. The match precedes the NRL clash between the Wests Tigers and Cronulla.

The Knights’ NRL side finishes their season this Sunday against St George Illawarra at Hunter Stadium with kick-off at 2pm. The under 20s clash will get underway at 11.45am.

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