The Latest Breaking News on NSW

Newcastle's Jason Sangha ruled out of Sheffield Shield match after suffering a concussion

Batsman suffered head knock in day three warm-up.

Newcastle Herald

Newcastle crew make Hockey One debuts for NSW Pride

Estelle Hughes, Rory Walker, Nathan Czinner and Tom Brown have experienced mixed results on debut for the NSW Pride.

Newcastle Herald

Caitlan Johnston's story: Koori kid to feared leader of Knights pack

"Playing with your cousins and mob out there, it is a different game. I think that is where a lot…

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Samoa name six Panthers in World Cup squad

Samoa have named a powerful Rugby League World Cup squad which includes six players from NRL defending premiers Penrith.

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Cricket: Sangha, Bates downed in tight opening-round encounters

Also, players from across the greater Hunter region feature in multiple first XIs for Saturday's opening round of the Sydney…

Newcastle Herald

Cricket: Sangha hopes to 'pick up where I left off' as 2022-23 season arrives

He's been named vice-captain for NSW in Friday's One-Day Cup opener.

Newcastle Herald

Johnston aiming high after whirlwind return from injury to NRLW finals

The Knights prop has played every game this season.

Newcastle Herald

Lauren Smith primed for big WNCL summer after making headlines in England

NSW Breakers all-rounder Lauren Smith is hoping for a breakout summer that might catch the Australian selectors' attention, after spending…

ABC News

Inside the science park 'mirage' on Sydney's outskirts

It was supposed be Sydney's answer to Silicon Valley — but there are now fears plans for a major science…

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Coalmine wastewater spill south of Sydney turns creek in Royal national park to black sludge

NSW EPA investigating third coal pollution incident this year involving Peabody Energy’s Metropolitan mine

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Hunter Sports High rally to beat Tomaree High and collect second Steve Merrick Cup

"For a lot of the traditional rugby league schools it was the first chance for their kids to play rugby."

Newcastle Herald

Newcastle contingent named in Hockey One squads for 2022

The national competition gets underway later this month.

Newcastle Herald

NSW building commissioner David Chandler to keep role for year after resigning

The NSW building commissioner David Chandler is persuaded to stay on in his role after resigning last month over concerns…

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Hockey: Rams leader eyes off shot at 2022 nationals

"Any chance to play at that level, whether that be for NSW, Victoria, Tasmania, I don't care."

Newcastle Herald

Emily Foy led NSW to an Australian schools title, now the sweet shooting guard hopes to have a similar impact with the Newcastle Falcons

A knockdown shooter, Emily Foy averages 12 points and four rebounds for the Falcons.

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Winger Nadolo returns for Super NSW stint

Giant Fijian flyer Nemani Nadolo will return to the NSW Waratahs to play Super Rugby Pacific in 2023 after signing…

AAP

Knights legend James McManus discusses life after a rugby league career ended by multiple concussions

"I've always been one to stand up for myself."

Newcastle Herald

Origin snub fuelling Raider Wighton's fire

Canberra five-eighth Jack Wighton says being left out of NSW's State of Origin game three side has motivated him to…

AAP

Blues duo baffled by 'crazy' passion doubt

Jarome Luai has labelled claims the NSW State of Origin jersey meant less to him because he wants to play…

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Fittler criticises NRL's Origin fines

NSW coach Brad Fittler believes Queensland's Tino Fa'asuamaleaui should have been fined more than Matt Burton in the aftermath of…

AAP

First home buyers blowing their budgets

More than a third of Australia's first home buyers are spending more than they budgeted to get a foot in…

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Big guns back as Newcastle Knights name full-strength pack for clash with Manly

"They've got a team there who are nice and aggressive in the forwards. We need to match that."

Newcastle Herald

Origin puts Jacob Saifiti in NRL spotlight

Dane Gagai is itching to play alongside Newcastle teammate Jacob Saifiti after the NSW prop's impressive State of Origin debut.

AAP

Saifiti: I'll skip the Rugby League World Cup to repay the Knights

The 26-year-old prop is eligible to represent Australia, Fiji and Samoa.

Newcastle Herald

Knights coach Adam O'Brien backs Origin hero Kalyn Ponga for Kangaroos call-up

"I think he's definitely got to be on that trip."

Newcastle Herald