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Keeping Wallsend safe Removal of two bridges suggested as part of flood risk management plan AMELIA PARROTT

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ridges in Tyrrell and Boscawen streets in Wallsend could be removed in an effort to safeguard the CBD against future flood events. In a long- awaited report on flood risks in Wallsend, hydrologists have recommended that the two bridges be removed and improvements be made to the Nelson Street Bridge in order to improve the flow of storm waters along Ironbark Creek. But the recommendation has sparked concerns from some quarters, including Newcastle Labor councillor Jason Dunn and Wallsend MP Sonia Hornery, who have called for a traffic study to investigate the impact removing the bridges will have on local roads. At last Tuesday night’s meeting of Newcastle City Council, Cr Dunn successfully put forward a motion requesting that Council investigate the cost and feasibility of replacing the bridges with higher more low- profile structures in order to retain vehicular access. Three other options, including enlarging the Minmi Road bridge, the installation of a levee along Tyrrell Street, and construction of a new channel, up to 25 metres wide, through the commercial centre, were investigated as part of the Wallsend Floodplain Risk Management Plan Implementation Works study, which is currently on public exhibition.

(R-L): Newcastle City councillor Jason Dunn, Wallsend MP Sonia Hornery and business owner Max McCorkell, whose Nelson Street shop was inundated in the 2007 flood According to the report, the removal of the bridges was recommended over other options because it achieved a $16.5 million in flood damage reduction for the relatively low capital cost of $5.9 million. Ms Hornery said the severe storms that lashed the region last month were a timely reminder that changes needed to be made to manage the risk of future floods in the area. “It’s been eight years since the Pasha Bulker storm, and this most recent round of storms

and flooding should remind us to redouble our efforts to protect our communities from flooding,” she said. “We will be dealing with the fallout of this storm for some time to come, but we cannot be complacent.” Max McCorkell, whose Nelson Street shop was inundated by floodwaters in the June 2007 storm, said he was happy to see the plan moving forward, but added that many local business owners were getting fed up with its slow progress.

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Lions Club restoration For a fourth consecutive year, the Lions Club of Jesmond and the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) are combining forces to continue to restore bush land at Pambalong Nature Reserve. Three sections have been re- planted with dramatic effect, despite the best efforts of the wallabies and the weather. This year the NRMA has provided a grant to help with the cost of this project. Club Project Chair, Chris Bullock said “Volunteers are welcome to join the Club members at Pambalong Nature Reserve on Sat 16 May commencing at 8.30am for the next planting”.

There has been a lot of discussion in the wake of the executions of Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran as to whether Australia should have done more to prevent their death sentences from being carried out and what our response to Indonesia should now be. I really don’t think there is any more the government could have done. Tony Abbott was regularly seen and heard in the media imploring President Joko Widodo to spare their lives. When that didn’t work, what was he supposed to do? Go over to Indonesia and stand outside the prison yelling into a megaphone? I understand that withdrawing an ambassador from a country is supposedly considered quite serious in the world of international diplomacy, but who really cares if you recall someone back home? And now that we didn’t get the result we were after, are we supposed to throw a tantrum and get tough with Indonesia? Do we cut off out trade ties with them? Do we give Bali a miss and boycott visit their shores as tourists? I say ‘no’ to both those questions. It’s been a horrible situation and there are no real right and wrong answers to any of these questions. I just think there is nothing to be gained by

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continuing to complain and criticise. Perhaps we should concentrate on a possible positive from the whole sorry saga. Hopefully seeing what has gone on in the recent weeks and months makes other people who are considering transporting drugs in Indonesia think twice about proceeding. Credit has to go to the Indonesian ambassador in Australia for offering his sympathies to the families of Chan and Sukumaran. I think that will go part of the way of taking the heat out of the situation. This will be the final edition of the Post in the newspaper format. From next Thursday, May 14 we are proud to announce that we will relaunch as Newcastle Weekly - a gloss magazine bringing you the latest in community news and events as well as regular sections such as food, entertainment fashion, real estate and motoring. Look out for Newcastle Weekly in your local shopping centre, cafe, real estate agency, pubs and clubs. We will be covering all areas of Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Cessnock and, for the first time, Port Stephens. Wherever you happen to be out and about in the Hunter region, you will be able to pick up a copy of Newcastle Weekly.

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Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s submits second letter to Joint Regional Planning Panel AMELIA PARROTT

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ake Macquarie City Council will write to the Joint Regional Planning Panel (JRPP), opposing a controversial development at Whitebridge. The $28 million development, which was first submitted to Council for approval in April 2013, currently calls for 91 residential dwellings and three commercial premises to be built on a 2.2 hectare lot between Dudley Road and Kopa Street. This latest submission will be the second Council has sent to the JRPP regarding the development. In December 2013 staff sent a letter opposing the size and scale of the development, which at that time consisted of 87 residential units. Speaking to a notice of motion at last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ordinary Council meeting, Councillor Barney Langford said while some improvements had been made to the development since it was first brought to Council, many outstanding issues had not been addressed by the developer. Cr Langford said the density of the development, building heights on Dudley Road, traffic impact, and the potential for storm water to flow onto the nearby

Lake Macquarie City Council will make another submission to the Joint Regional Planning Panel opposing a development at Whitebridge Fernleigh Track were major concerns. Cr Robert Denton initially raised concerns about â&#x20AC;&#x153;Council putting itself on the board as a chess piece,â&#x20AC;? in explicitly opposing the development, but eventually voted in favour of the motion. The motion was passed by the majority of councillors, with Cr Jason Pauling

voting against making a submission, citing that the JRPP would likely already be aware of the level of opposition in some parts of the community to the development. A date has not yet been set for the development application to be considered by the JRPP.

The Newcastle and Hunter Post newspapers are now under new ownership. From next week (Thursday, May 14), the Post will switch to a gloss magazine format. Each Thursday, Newcastle Weekly will bring you the latest community news and events, as well as regular sections such as food, entertainment, fashion, social scene photos, real estate, motoring, television and competitions. We will also feature articles showcasing the best of life in the Hunter. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are very much looking forward to introducing the people of the Hunter to Newcastle Weekly,â&#x20AC;? editor Paul Monforte said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is exciting to be able to bring a vibrant, new product into the marketplace.â&#x20AC;? The magazine will be available from hundreds of locations right across the Hunter region, including shopping centres, cafes, real estate agencies, pubs and clubs. Wherever you happen to be in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Cessnock and Port Stephens, you will be able to pick up a copy of Newcastle Weekly. The Port Stephens region is an expansion area for our magazine and we look forward to welcoming new readers. Newcastle Weekly is for you, our loyal readers. We will bring you the stories and information you want to read and remind you just what a wonderful part of the world we all live in.

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The many layers of Tourette Syndrome AMELIA PARROTT

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hen the average person thinks of Tourette Syndrome, chances are they think of coprolalia - compulsive, often uncontrollable, swearing or vulgar comments. It’s a troupe commonly perpetuated in the media, most notably in Hollywood comedies like Not Another Teen Movie and Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo. But in reality, only 10 per cent of people with Tourettes exhibit such behaviour. It is misunderstandings like this that the Tourette Syndrome Association of Australia (TSAA) is hoping to help dispel as part of Tourettes Awareness Week. It is estimated that Tourettes affects 1 in every 100 people. The condition is complex but is usually characterized by rapid, repetitive, involuntary muscle movements and vocalisations, known as tics. These tics range from the barely perceptible - eye blinking, sniffing or throat clearing - to the more explicit - jumping about, biting oneself, or, of course, seemingly uncontrollable swearing. TSAA president Robyn Latimer told the Post there were a lot of misconceptions surrounding the complex neurological disorder. “One of the biggest challenges we face

Newcastle artist Bliss Cavanagh uses her Tourettes diagnosis to create funky artworks Image: Boony Loahajaroenyot is that the main image of Tourettes we see in the media is at the high end of the spectrum - the kind you seen in movies like Deuce Bigalow,” she said. “It’s not helpful to people with Tourettes, the majority of whom fall at the lower half of the spectrum, and it’s not helpful to their families who, when their child receives a diagnosis, think it’s going to be the worst case scenario. “The complexity of the condition confuses a lot of people.

“It’s important to remember that every case is individual.” Ms Latimer said the TSAA puts a focus on promoting the positives that can come through living with Tourettes. “People with Tourettes have a unique ability to hyperfocus and tend to exhibit obsession- like behaviour, which means once they find an outlet or passion to focus their energy on they tend to get very good at it, whether that be sport, maths, art, music or chess.”

Newcastle artist Bliss Cavanagh is using her Tourettes diagnosis to positive effect, creating tactile artworks and unique environments that help others with sensory disorders to manage their condition. Her business, Studio Bliss Designs, grew from her Fine Art Honours year at the University of Newcastle, when she created a multi- sensory art installation called Sensory Overload. “I embarked on this journey to create my own personal sensory environment,” she explained. “Everything I was creating using clay and ceramics, soft materials and textures, it was all really therapeutic and I actually found that it really helped to alleviate my tics and nervous tension and other symptoms of Tourettes. “Once I realised I was helping my Tourettes through my art, it sort of completely transformed me as a person and I became much more confident and was able to really come to terms with it and start creating something that was much more positive out of the disorder.” Ms Cavanagh recently graduated from the Renew Newcastle scheme and is currently completing PhD research into sensory environments at the University of Newcastle. Her work can be purchased online at www.studiobliss.com Tourettes Awareness Week runs from May 3 to 9. For more information on Tourette Syndrome, visit www.tourette.org.au.

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Council rejects Greens’ tree plan Community consultation process to be reviewed after recent removals in Newcastle CBD AMELIA PARROTT

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push for a moratorium on the removal of “significant” trees in Newcastle has been defeated in Council. A motion put forward by Greens councillors at last Tuesday night’s ordinary Council meeting called for the removal of significant trees across the city to be paused, except when they pose an imminent risk to public safety, until improvements could be made to the way Council conducts community consultation around the removal of trees in “high profile or special areas”. The calls followed the felling of nine plane trees in King Street over the weekend of April 11 and 12 as part of work to improve pedestrian access in the area. Councillor Therese Doyle said the fact that such significant elements of the urban landscape could be removed without broad consultation with the community of Newcastle was a major concern. She said Council needed to “strike a balance between safety and the advantages trees bring us”. Speaking against the motion, Cr Brad Luke argued it was not a matter of balancing public safety. “Safety should always come first,” he maintained.

The remains of plane trees felled in King Street, Newcastle last month The motion was rejected by the overwhelming majority of councillors, with Council instead opting to simply request

a review of the community consultation process outlined in its current Street Tree Master Plan.

It also resolved to consider the implementation of a significant trees register for the city.

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Sunscreen every day Cancer Council Australia are reminding people of the importance of wearing sunscreen every day - including in winter. Although UV rays are normally associated with the summer, they are not responsible for creating heat and as such are forgotten about in the cooler months. UV rays are around and dangerous for the entire 12 months of the year – a fact that most Australians are unaware of. When applying sunscreen you need to use at least a teaspoon for each limb. That’s one for each leg and arm, your stomach, back, face and neck area. All up this comes to about 35ml per application. Sunscreen needs to be reapplied every 2 hours regardless of whether you’re spending time in the water or not! If you’re spending a day in the sun, at the beach or even on the slopes then you cannot forget to reapply! This is the only effective way to stay protected. The UV rays that we’re all aware of in summer actually stick around for the entire year and they’re not only dangerous at the beach. UV rays can penetrate car and office windows as well as those big rain clouds. To stay protected all year round and prevent melanoma and early aging, swap your day cream with an SPF moisturiser or BB cream and look for other cosmetics with an SPF rating. Your future self will thank you for it! The Cancer Council has a range of sunscreens and cosmetics available at www.skinhealth.com.au with purchases helping fund cancer research, patient support and education.

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Councillors allowed to tweet again AMELIA PARROTT

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ewcastle’s councillors have re-entered the Twittersphere. News - hungry Novocastrians will once again be able to enjoy the 140- character musings of their elected representatives direct from the Council chamber after a 13- month ban on the use of mobile phones and social media during meetings was lifted last week. The “common sense” motion was brought forward by the City’s Labor councillors after the former conservative Council deemed the use of mobile phones during Council meetings distracting and disrespectful. In bringing the motion to Council, Labor’s Declan Clausen, who tweets @ DeclanClausen, argued that the current ban placed “significant restrictions” on councillors. “I think we can all exercise some common sense and personal responsibility,” he argued. “As long as it doesn’t disrupt the meeting or other councillors.” Cr Jason Dunn (@JasonDunnWard4)

A motion by recently elected councillor Declan Clausen has successfully overturned a ban on the use of mobile phones and social media during Council meetings went so far as to call the banning of mobile phones and social media in Council a “nanny state” policy. Liberal Cr Brad Luke confessed he did not have a Twitter account but maintained that councillors should be giving their full attention to the items being discussed at the meeting. Cr Luke’s Liberal colleague Cr Sharon

Waterhouse (@finsavvy) said before the ban came into effect residents would forward her tweets from councillors that she believed were disrespectful and unprofessional. The new social media policy prohibits the social media commentary from councillors that is “insulting, abusive, or [implies] improper motives”.

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Newcastle City Council to allow meeting diaries to be to the public AMELIA PARROTT

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he diaries of the lord mayor, deputy lord mayor, and general manager of Newcastle City Council will be thrown open to the public in what as being hailed as a state-first for local government. Meetings with residents, developers or organisations will be made available for public scrutiny in a move aimed at promoting openness, transparency and accountability in Council. However, social functions, meetings with Council staff and meetings of political parties will not made public. Labor councillor Declan Clausen, who brought the motion to Council at last Tuesday night’s ordinary meeting, said there needed to be measures in place in light of the city’s reputation being damaged by the resignation of a number of local State MPs and former Newcastle lord mayor Jeff McCloy following evidence heard by the Independent Commission Against Corruption last year. “Open diaries are a cornerstone of transparency in many jurisdictions including for Ministers in the states of NSW and Queensland,” he said. “A number of local government bodies in Australia are

Moves have been made to make Newcastle City Council more open and transparent to the public considering implementation of a similar open diary mechanism, particularly in Queensland.” General manager, Ken Gouldthorp expressed serious concerned over asking individuals to give up their right to privacy, challenging whether the motion was lawful. But Cr Clausen said General Information (Public Act) (GIPA) legislation

would allow matters to be kept private when there is “an overriding public interest against disclosure”. Under the new system, the lord mayor, deputy lord mayor and general manager will be required to maintain a monthly record of their meetings, which will then be published online. Records will be available to view online from July.

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NUATALI NELMES Newcastle City Council Lord Mayor

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Have your say on Council’s draft delivery program and operational plan The fast response to the recent storm events by Newcastle City Council teams shows the importance of strong planning, civic leadership and community consultation. The dedication of Council staff in transforming so many damaged areas of our City needs to be applauded. While life begins to return to normal we continue to embrace the consultative leadership approach, and refocus our efforts on delivering on the Council’s long term goals of financial stability and a smart, liveable and sustainable city. This month, Council’s draft delivery program 2013-2017, operational plan, fees and charges for the next year are on public exhibition. These documents outline the projects we will undertake and services we will provide to the community to help reach our vision. The delivery program is a

statement of commitment to the principal activities to be undertaken by Council during the next four-year period. In preparing the program, we are demonstrating Council’s stewardship of the community’s long-term goals, outlining what we intend to do to achieve these goals and stating what our priorities will be. It is designed as the single point of reference for all principal activities undertaken by Council. All plans, projects, activities and funding allocations must be directly linked to this program. Supporting the delivery program is an annual operational plan, which is Council’s annual budget. This plan spells out the detail of the delivery program, specifying costs and savings and outlining the individual projects and activities that will be undertaken each year to achieve the commitments made in the delivery program. In this year’s operational plan,

Council is focusing on reducing the infrastructure backlog, improving Council’s financial prospect and continuing with important revitalisation work across Newcastle. The operational plan includes information on: • road construction and rehabilitation • playground replacements • improvements to sportsgrounds eg. floodlighting, cricket wicket restoration, repairs to grandstands • maintenance at community and senior citizen centres • major projects including the Bathers Way, Blackbutt, cycleways, City Hall facade restoration and upgrades at Summerhill Waste Management Centre • footpath and pedestrian improvements in Beresfield, Lambton, Hamilton, Newcastle and Kotara. We want to hear from you. You can have your say by visiting www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au

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Thanks again to all who helped our City I’d like to again commend the selfless and courageous efforts of the emergency services, service providers and volunteers who worked tirelessly for the benefit of our communities in the midst of the recent storm event. Lake Macquarie is among one of 12 local council areas that have been declared natural disaster zones as a result of the storm. The declaration enables affected councils, businesses and those suffering hardship to access financial assistance to aid the recovery process. The situation in Dungog has particularly touched a nerve with us all. A beautiful and well-loved district in our region is now facing an arduous recovery. I am pleased that, using the provisions of the disaster relief agreement, Lake Macquarie City Council has made some skilled staff and services available to Dungog Council. We also continue to support our residents in their clean-up efforts, and I remind Lake Macquarie residents that they can drop off storm-affected general waste at Awaba Waste Management Facility at a discounted rate until Tuesday 19 May, and drop off green waste for free at Teralba Worm Farm until Sunday 10 May. The suburb-bysuburb green bulk waste collection is still underway and we estimate it will take several weeks to complete. There are no restrictions to the size or amount of green waste that residents can leave on the kerb.

Awaba House back in action After severe storm damage Awaba House is back in full swing and will be hosting a fun murder mystery night on 16th May at 7pm. Positioned on the waterfront of picturesque Lake Macquarie, Awaba House is set amongst 15 acres of parkland with an Art Gallery and Sculpture Garden as well as a deep water jetty for boat access. The house, with its elaborate roof, leadlight glass windows and art- deco interior will be the perfect setting for The Grapes of Frath, set on a cruise ship in the Mediterranean. Find out who killed the Ships Captain Archibald Frath. Archibald was found

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World Asthma Day, which was on May 5, is an annual event organised by the Global Initiative for Asthma, which works with health care groups around the world to help raise asthma awareness and improve asthma care. World Asthma Day is also supported by the World Asthma Foundation (www. worldasthmafoundation. org), and this year’s theme was ‘You Can Control Your Asthma’. People with asthma have sensitive airways in their lungs which can make breathing difficult, when

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Asthma affects more than two million Australians. It cannot be cured, but can be well controlled. The management of asthma aims to prevent asthma symptoms. Avoiding triggers and using asthma medicines correctly can help you manage your asthma and also prevent your lungs from being damaged from asthma. It is important to remember to visit your doctor or health clinic regularly so they can assess your asthma symptoms, review your asthma management and medicines, and help you write an Asthma Action Plan for when your asthma gets worse. You can get more information on asthma and asthma medicines from pharmacies around Australia providing the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia’s Self Care health information. Self Care Fact Cards available from these pharmacies include topics such as Asthma and Asthma medicines. For the nearest Self Care pharmacy location phone the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia on 1300 369 772, or go to www.psa.org.au ‘Supporting practice’ then ‘Self Care’, and then ‘Find a Self Care pharmacy’.

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Edgeworth Community Baptist Church: Meets at 9.30 am Sunday morning at Edgeworth Public School Hall Cnr Minmi Road & Oakville Road, Edgeworth. Ph: 0450 245 987 Fun run: Saturday, 9 May. The Beaches parkrun and Rethink Financial Group are inviting all runners, walkers and cheerers to join in the fun. Starting at 8am from Bar Beach it’s a free 5km event, register prior via: www.parkrun. com.au/thebeaches Heart Foundation walk: Friday 8 May: 10.30am at Anzac Memorial Walk (Strezlecki car park), Newcastle. The event is in step with Heart Week celebrations being held nationwide to support the Heart Foundation’s campaign about physical inactivity and the call for all Australians to Move More, Sit Less! To register for the walks, phone 49221546 or go to Events on www.walking.heartfoundation. org.au or call 1300 362 787 Lake Singers: Rehearses at the Uniting Church Hall, First Street, Booragul at 7.30 pm on Wednesdays. New (female) choristers always welcome. 49430531 Legal Information Expo: Representatives from Legal Aid, NSW Fair Trading, Hunter Com-

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MEN OF LEAGUE

Wednesday 6 May 2015 « the newcastle post

Nelson Bay fundraising events The Men of League Foundation’s Newcastle Hunter Committee are stepping it up a notch with back to back fundraising events - a two course Hand in Hand Dinner on Saturday 23 May at Nelson Bay Golf Club followed by a golf day on Sunday 24 May. The dinner will be a star studded event for the local committee with ex-NRL greats and Men of League team members Stuart Raper and Michael Buettner attending as special guests, alongside Bulldogs legend Andrew Ryan. The evening will be hosted by Gerry Collins from ABC radio’s Grandstand program and will raise money to support the Foundation that supports the rugby league community. The following morning, everyone is invited back to the Nelson Bay Golf Club for the annual golf challenge which will tee off at 10am. “We are really excited to be able to offer two amazing events over two days,” event organiser Max Pride said. “There will be some great entertainment and we are really looking forward

to getting the chance to speak with our special guests.” Men of League CEO Corene Strauss said committee events such as these were the foundation of what our organisation is about. “Men of League works tirelessly to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those who need our help,” Ms Strauss said. “Whether it be financial hardship relief due to sudden crisis or life changing circumstances, assistance for urgent and important medical procedures, home modifications, mental health support or something as simple as social contact. It is only through the help of our committees that we are able to continue with this support.” The Hand In Hand Dinner will get underway at 6pm and costs $50. For the Golf Challenge, registration will be at 9am, shotgun start at 10am. The cost is $90 per person - includes golf, breakfast, sausage sizzle, cap, shirt & ball RSVP to Max Pride at Nelson Bay Golf Club by Sunday 10 May on 02 4981 1132, 0428 612 736 or golfclub@nelsonbaygolf. com.au

Lawn Bowls

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Shipley claims Masters title Beresfield’s Bowls Coach and Co-Ordinator Warren Shipley has convincingly won the 62nd Annual Newcastle City Masters Singles Tournament played at Lowlands. Shipley beat his Beresfield clubmate Daniel Hill 31/12 in the final. The semi-finals were a lot closer with Shipley downing Michael Beesley (Beresfield) 31/25 and Hill edged out defending champion Nathan Dawson (Kurri Kurri) 31/28. Central Coast defeated Newcastle 96/65 in the annual representative Reserve side fixture played at Halekulani last Sunday. Jeff Kellie led the way for the Central Coast defeating Stephen Sobolowski 29/9, Alan Joss beat Jamie Lee 23/15 and Steve Gilmartin downed Shane Evans 23/19.

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Sport

the newcastle post // www.thenewcastlepost.com.au

Wednesday 6 May 2015

Knights looking to regain lost momentum against Sea Eagles PAUL MONFORTE

t’s back to work this week for the Knights as they seek to arrest a four-match losing streak in the clash with Manly at Brookvale Oval on Sunday. The Sea Eagles are at the bottom of the NRL ladder but are coming off a gutsy win away from home against Melbourne and are always hard to beat at home. The Knights are likely to encounter another heavy playing surface, with extensive repair work having been done at Brookvale in recent weeks. There were 13 Knights players involved in the various representative matches last weekend, with James McManus, Akuila Uate and Tariq Sims each scoring a try in Country Origin’s 3422 win over City Origin at Wagga on Sunday. Prop Kade Snowden also contributed strongly to Country's victory with his cut- out pass setting up a try for Jack Wighton. Newcastle coach Rick Stone steered Fiji to a 22-10 victory over Papua New Guinea. Sunday’s NRL match gets underway at 2pm with the under 20s kicking off at 11.45am. The Knights’ NSW Cup team will be in action against the North Sydney Bears on Sunday afternoon at 3pm at No.1 Sportsground.

The NSW Cup side is sitting in third place after eight rounds with experienced players such as Clint Newton, Paterika Vaivai and Nathan Ross leading the way. The next home game for the Knights will be on Sunday, May 17 at 4pm against the Wests Tigers. In the local Newcastle Rugby League competition, all matches last weekend were washed out and they will be played on the weekend of May 23 and 24, which had been set aside for deferred games. All teams will be raring to go this weekend, having not played since the weekend of April 18 and 19 due to the break for Anzac Day. Cessnock will play the Macquarie Scorpions at Cessnock Sportsground on Saturday at 3pm, Maitland is up against Lakes United at Maitland Sportsground on Saturday at 3pm, Western Suburbs will take on Kurri Kurri at Harker Oval on Sunday at 3pm and Central Newcastle meet South Newcastle at St John Oval on Sunday at 3pm. The current competition ladder is: Lakes United 4pts (+25), Cessnock 3pts (+16), Maitland 3pts (+2), Macquarie Scorpions 2pts (+21), South Newcastle 2pts (+2), Western Suburbs 2pts (-10), Kurri Kurri 0pts (-26), Central Newcastle 0pts (-30).

The Knights during training on Monday Photo: Courtesy of Newcastle Knights

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