Source: Newcastle Jets
A place in the Grand Final awaits the winner of the Newcastle Jets Vs Central Coast Mariners Major Semi-Final tie. The second leg of which will be played at Gosford’s Bluetongue Stadium on Sunday 10th February.
The Jets’ legion of travelling supporters has been brilliant throughout the 2007/08 Hyundai A-League campaign, and this will be the case once again during the Finals. A huge contingent of Newcastle supporters are expected to converge on Gosford for the second leg, and The Squadron have again organised a bus service for those fans wanting to travel down to the game.
Newcastle Permanent Cinema Under the Stars
This Saturday 2 February Newcastle Permanent’s Cinema under the Stars presented by Live Sites invites you to get ready to set sail for a swashbuckling adventure with everyone’s favourite pirate Captain Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean – At World’s End (M).
Source: Newcastle KnightsTalented Newcastle Knights utility, Todd Polglase has announced his retirement following a recurring battle with a hamstring injury.
Polglase, 26, broke the news to team mates and coaching staff at training this morning.
“I would like to thank the club for its patience and for giving me every opportunity to overcome my injury but I had to make a decision that was right for the future, Polglase said.”
Source: Newcastle Jets
The Newcastle Jets have taken the first steps to entering the 2008 Grand Final, after defeating the Central Coast Mariners inside a sweltering EnergyAustralia Stadium, which was filled to capacity with passionate supporters.
Both teams set out their stall cautiously, opting for balance in their sides as they began their two-legged tie. A Joel Griffiths free-kick from 20 yards would prove to be the best strike of the opening 10 minutes, as his goalbound effort forced a good save from Danny Vukovic in the Mariners’ goal.
Moments later and it was the turn of the Mariners top striker, John Aloisi, to take aim. But just as it seemed the Socceroo striker’s back-post header was going in beyond Ante Covic, Jets’ Captain, Jade North, made a fine goal line clearance over the bar to deny Aloisi a crucial away goal.
Source: Newcastle City Council
The City of Newcastle Australia Day 2008 will be awarded at the Australia Day Breakfast at Cooks Hill Surf Club on Wednesday 23 January between 7.30am and 9am.
The awards recognise the outstanding achievements and contribution of individuals and groups within the community of Newcastle.
CITIZEN OF THE YEAR – GARY WEBB
In June 2007 when the Pasha Bulka became stranded off Nobby’s Beach Gary Webb (CEO Newcastle Port Corporation) was the commander in Chief of the recovery mission. He lead a team at times working around the clock 24 hours a day going above and beyond his role as CEO to ensure the safe rescue of stranded workers from the ship.
In addition his role involved the protection of the people of Newcastle from an oil spill or explosion and to keeping the world informed of any news in the recovery mission. Gary is also actively involved in the community through his church where amongst other things he sings in the choir.
Source: Newcastle Jets
Leading into the 2008 Finals Series, the Newcastle Jets are full of confidence after notching up 3 consecutive wins. To add to this wonderful run of form, the Jets have been given a boost by having more players named in the extended Qantas Socceroos squad than any other Hyundai A-League club.
Seven Jets players have had the privilege of being named by new boss Pim Verbeek in his preliminary squad, which will be whittled down to 18 on Monday 4th February, before the team takes on Qatar at Telstra Dome in Melbourne in a fortnight.
Mark Bridge, Ante Covic, Adam Griffiths, Joel Griffiths, James Holland, Stuart Musialik, and Newcastle Jets’ Captain, Jade North, have all been named today, along with 13 other Hyundai A-League players, and 19 overseas based players.
Source: Newcastle JetsThe Newcastle Jets and their biggest A-League rivals, the Central Coast Mariners, will face-off in the Major Semi Final over two legs on Sunday 27th January, and Sunday 10th February. Lying in front of the winner of the tie will be a place in the 2007/08 Grand Final.
Tickets for this epic duel will be available for purchase by the general public on Wednesday 23rd January. Prices and categories will have a variance to the Hyundai A-League 2007/08 regular season, and patrons are reminded to take note of these changes when purchasing their tickets. See the seating chart below for full details.
The game at EnergyAustralia Stadium on Sunday January 27th kicks off at 6pm, and is sure to attract a massive crowd, if not a sell-out. Patrons are therefore advised to purchase their tickets as early at their earliest point of convenience.
ProTicket will be selling tickets to the general public from the ProTicket website, by (02) 4915 2345, or from any of the following local ProTicket outlets:
Belmont 16 Foot Sailing Club
Cessnock Rugby League Supporters Club
Club Macquarie
Hexham Bowling Club
Maitland City Bowling Club
Mayfield Ex Services Club
Nelson Bay RSL
Newcastle Jets Sports Club
Swansea RSL
Wallsend Diggers
Western Suburbs (Newcastle) Leagues Club
Wests Mayfield
Source: Newcastle Airport A study conducted by the aviation safety regulator, Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) in October 2007 determined that safety procedures undertaken at Newcastle Airport, including those for traffic control at weekends, meet safety standards. Newcastle Airport participated in this study together with airline operators and pilots. Claims made by Mr Dick Smith in today’s Newcastle Herald that that the Airport was not safe on the weekend as the traffic control tower at RAAF Base, Williamtown was not manned, are unfounded. “Mr Smith may not be aware of the full circumstances surrounding the operations of Newcastle Airport RAAF Base, Williamtown. “Newcastle Airport works very closely with all government departments and regulators relating to aviation safety.
Source: Newcastle Airport
Low cost airline Tiger Airways will, for the first time, pounce on its only New South Wales destination, Newcastle Airport, this week.
The inaugural TT7764 flight from Melbourne will bring up to 180 passengers and be greeted by a roaring reception from local dignitaries, media and Airport staff.
Tiger Airways will operate two return flights daily between Newcastle and Melbourne, with immediate effect.
Newcastle Airport CEO, Paul Hughes, welcomed the airline to Newcastle Airport and highlighted the benefits the new service will bring to tourism and business.
“Tiger Airways will add an additional 5,000 seats on the Newcastle-Melbourne route each week. The timings of the new flights departing Newcastle at 12.05pm and 3.45pm are ideal for both the business and leisure traveller.
Article by Graeme Hooper
The development and promotion of the West Wallsend business area is the focus of a new chamber of commerce.
Business people from West Wallsend, Cameron Park, and Holmesville will meet at West Wallsend tomorrow night to discuss the formation of a chamber of commerce for the area. The meeting is at 6pm on Tuesday 22 January at West Wallsend Workers Club.
Council’s Manager Economic Development, Graeme Hooper, said the area will experience significant growth in the coming years.
“We recognise that areas around West Wallsend are earmarked for significant urban growth over the next few years and this growth presents considerable opportunities to existing businesses in the area,” Mr Hooper said.
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