has secured crucial funding to make a local intersection near Edgeworth Primary School safer Ms Gilroy has committed $11.4 million for Minmi Road and Main Road in Edgeworth if elected under a future Coalition Government to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety “Parents would know accessing Edgeworth Primary School in the mornings and afternoons can be frustrating with the heavy local traffic and I am pleased to announce an elected Coalition Government will work to make this area safer,” Ms Gilroy said “This will include lane construction works and pedestrian safety upgrades as well as an off-street bus and drop-off area this upgrade will make students and their parents feel safer It will address the increased congestion on the main arterial road and improve safety issues around the school “I have spoken to many parents and know there is significant support for the upgrade especially after the intersection was widened to accommodate two right turning lanes into Minmi Road I have driven along this road and through the intersection many many times and I am aware its current format is dangerous and needs to be fixed “An elected Coalition Government will ensure this long-awaited upgrade is completed which our local parents and students deserve “This is a common-sense announcement which will benefit the community and is part of the Coalition’s commitment to get Australia back on track.” Privacy Policy Our Customer Service Centre is temporarily located at Speers Point Library opposite Council's Administration Building An Electric Vehicle (EV) charger is being installed at Jack McLaughlin Oval Edgeworth offering two free charging plugs for residents and visitors supported by the NSW Destination Charging Grants program is part of a growing network of EV chargers across Lake Macquarie Residents and visitors can charge their electric car or plug-in hybrid for free while visiting the facility or nearby shops This space was chosen for its strategic location Visitors typically stay for 1–3 hours providing an ideal opportunity to charge their vehicles while enjoying nearby facilities and shops Drivers will need to download a third-party platform - Everty Driver. The driver app makes it easy to locate the charger nearby drivers can start the session with a few taps and monitor the progression on their phone while they go about their activities How much does it cost to charge my vehicle Charging is free of charge for residents and visitors at both locations Lake Macquarie City Council does not charge for the council operated AC public charging network The transition to low emission vehicles by the community is imperative to reducing the city’s greenhouse gas emissions availability of charging infrastructure is an identified barrier to the increased uptake of low-emission vehicles Council is aiming to reduce this barrier by providing these chargers in popular locations at no cost to facilitate a greater uptake of low emission vehicles in the community.  A level two charger will be installed at the site Level two chargers are dedicated AC EV chargers that cover up to 22kW (32 Amp etc – anywhere the vehicle will be parked for a while This method will add 40 to 100km of range per hour of charging depending on the vehicle It will top up average daily vehicle use in an hour How many electric vehicles are there in Lake Macquarie Over 800 electric vehicles are currently registered with the number increasing by more than 140% in the last 12 months Can non-electric vehicles park in these spaces Is there a time limit for electric vehicles Electric vehicles will not have any time limits This aligns with the current parking rules in the car park which don't have any time restrictions.  This venue is home to the Edgeworth Eagles Football club and features a regional level senior field It is one of Lake Macquarie's premier sporting fields and is highly utilized visited and very well maintained .The location is directly adjacent to and shares a carpark with the Edgeworth Sport and Recreational Club (Edgeworth Bowling Club) Sugar Valley Netball Club (Edgeworth) and courts Edgeworth Cricket Club and oval and Edgeworth Little Athletics club and oval Electric Vehicles in Lake Macquarie LGA currently represent 0.4% of total registrations This is anticipated to increase at an exponential rate and given the convenience to charge at the location whilst playing or spectating sport attending the Sport and Recreation club or shopping the chargers are anticipated to be highly utilised We remember and respect the Ancestors who cared for and nurtured this Country It is in their footsteps that we travel these lands and waters Lake Macquarie City Council acknowledges the Awabakal people and Elders past Telephone Interpreting Service 131 450 National Relay Service 133 677 File pictureA TEENAGE boy has been charged with stealing more than $1500 worth of alcohol after he was arrested as part of a new police operation cracking down on young offenders All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueLake Macquarie officers had been investigating the alleged theft of alcohol from an Edgeworth bottle shop in April last year They were also conducting inquiries in relation to the theft of petrol and traffic offences at an Edgeworth petrol station this month Police officers attached to Operation Soteria - the specialist squad announced on Wednesday to tackle youth crime - attended a Charlestown shopping centre in response to information from the public A 15-year-old boy was arrested and taken to Belmont Police Station He was charged with minor enter or remain in a packaged liquor licence area two counts of riding with a passenger without a helmet The teenage boy was refused bail and spent the night in custody before fronting a children's court on the string of charges today NSW Police Deputy Commissioner Paul Pisanos announced the high-level youth strategy - including 60 new dedicated police and rapid response units - to tackle juvenile crime across NSW One of the targeted locations is the Newcastle area Operation Soteria was launched to address an "escalation of violence in offenders aged between 11 to 16 years of age" Deputy Commissioner Pisanos said there would also be a strong focus on diverting young offenders away from criminal behaviour Police and crime reporter at the Newcastle Herald. 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View on X [external link] Fire and Rescue NSW acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of the land and acknowledges and pays respect to their Elders A new ambulance station is slated for Edgeworth with Expressions of Interest (EOI) being sought for a suitable site Under the $615.5 million NSW Ambulance Infrastructure Program the NSW Government will deliver 30 additional premises and more than 2,500 extra staff across the state Health Infrastructure is currently working with NSW Ambulance and other key stakeholders across government to identify a potential locale in Lake Macquarie It includes conducting a thorough land search to find possible locations in Edgeworth that best meet the needs of the community for ambulance operations an EOI process will be undertaken at 10 locations including: Cherrybrook Cessnock MP Clayton Barr welcomed the news “Edgeworth being identified as a potential location for a new ambulance station is fantastic,” he said “The north-west corner of Lake Macquarie is growing at an incredible rate it’s great to see the NSW Government responding to that by investing in infrastructure to the benefit of the Edgeworth “The investment into new ambulance stations will ensure people continue to receive emergency care while helping our hard-working paramedics.” NSW Ambulance receives more than 1.1 million Triple Zero (000) calls for assistance and its vehicles travel more than 46 million kilometres to keep the community safe “The exact sites of the new stations will be confirmed once the land search and acquisition process are finalised,” Mr Barr said “Locations are determined by NSW Ambulance following a comprehensive service planning procedure using best practice modelling software “Construction and operational timeframes will be determined as the project progresses.” visit www.hinfra.health.nsw.gov.au/ambulance-infrastructure-program Get all the latest Newcastle news, sport, real estate, entertainment, lifestyle and more delivered straight to your inbox with the Newcastle Weekly Daily Newsletter. Sign up here Click through to read our latest Issue of Newcastle Weekly Subscribe to Newcastle Weekly. News, Community, Lifestyle, Property delivered direct to your inbox! 100% Local, 100% Free. Lambton Jaffas and Edgeworth FC will represent northern NSW in the 2024 Australia Cup round of 32. The NPL Men’s NNSW clubs won their respective seventh preliminary round matches this week to book their spots on the final rounds of the 2024 competition. Lambton downed Broadmeadow Magic 2-1 at Magic Park on Wednesday night, with Patrick Bond heading home the winner for the Jaffas in stoppage time. Jayden Stewardson had given Magic the lead in the first half after he sliced the ball past goalkeeper Ben Kennedy. But the Jaffas struck back in the 78th minute with a strike from substitute Bailey Newton before securing the win through Bond in the 92nd minute. Edgeworth beat Newcastle Olympic 1-0 at Darling Street Oval on Wednesday night thanks to a 22nd minute goal from Ryan Feutz. It is the second year in a row that Edgeworth have qualified for the round of 32 and the sixth year overall since the start of the competition in 2014. It will be the Jaffas’ second time in the national competition and the first since 2016. Jaffas and Edgeworth will also face each other in the NNSWF Men’s State Cup Final at Darling Street Oval, Hamilton on Saturday 20 July. The day will also see community clubs Newcastle Croatia FC and Inverell FC go head-to-head in the Men’s Community Plate Final. NNSWF General Manager Football Operations Liam Bentley congratulated clubs on their outstanding achievement. “Jaffas and Edgeworth have had great success in our region and we are thrilled that they will have the opportunity to continue that on the national stage,” Bentley said. “The Men’s State Cup Final and Community Plate Final will also be a fantastic chance for the two premier clubs and two community teams to be showcased to the region. “We wish them all the best in the next stages of the competition as they represent northern NSW with the whole nation watching on.” The Australia Cup 2024 round of 32 will be played over two weeks in early to mid-August. Australia Cup 2024 Round of 32 Live DrawDate: Wednesday 19 June 2024Time: 7pm AESTHow to watch: LIVE on 10 Play, Australia Cup Facebook & Football Australia YouTubeHow to follow: Follow Australia Cup Facebook, Twitter and InstagramHow to interact: #AustraliaCup #MagicOfTheCup sparking a warning about the risks the large All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueThe toad was brought into the vets for identification this week after being found in an Edgeworth backyard and has been reported to the Invasive Species Biosecurity Unit Edgeworth Animal Medical Centre veterinarian Dr Kimberley Earl said when threatened cane toads secrete a fast-acting toxin that can be life-threatening to pets and local wildlife "A member of the public found it in their backyard on Sunday evening they contained it in a plastic tub and then they brought it into us Monday," she said but this is the first cane toad that's come to us." The cane toad was easily identifiable due to its size Dr Earl said a cane toad has enough toxin to kill an adult dog in less than 30 minutes and while toxicity in cats is less frequent it can occur they only have to pick them up and stress the frog enough for it to exude its gel," she said "The first thing people will typically see is a really profuse salivation and dogs typically become really frantic and it affects the central nervous system so they go into seizures coma and progress on to death pretty quickly." Signs to look out for include hypersalivation Dr Earl said there is no antidote for the toxin but vets can provide supportive care to the affected animal She encouraged members of the public to bring suspected cane toads to their local vet to be sure they have identified the species correctly before it is euthanised we always want to make sure that we're treating the animal humanely," she said A NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) spokeswoman said the cane toad was reported to its Invasive Species Biosecurity Team The spokeswoman said staff spoke with the finder of the cane toad and gave advice to ensure its appropriate management including surrendering the toad to the local vet as soon as possible "Following surrender and identification of the cane toad by the veterinarian it was humanely euthanised," she said "Cane toads have been present in parts of north-eastern NSW since 1965 and have proven difficult to eradicate using available control tools and techniques due in part to the long-term commitment of the NSW community toward managing cane toads natural dispersal of the species from the area has been limited." The spokeswoman said the majority of the state is free of cane toads but long-distance dispersal can happen when cane toads stow away on vehicles and in produce like firewood "In cases where there has been a long-distance dispersal of cane toads NSW has a good history of investigating and implementing local cane toad management programs where necessary," she said The number of cane toad reports made to DPIRD vary seasonally During warmer months DPIRD can receive between five and 20 suspected cane toad reports per week from across cane toad-free parts of NSW Cane toads pose a range of biosecurity risks for the economy including competing with native fauna for food and disrupting natural ecosystems Members of the community are encouraged to catch cane toads instead of harming them as they may actually be a native frog DPIRD recommends wearing protective clothing like gloves long sleeves and eye protection before touching it and urges members of the public to watch out for poison cane toads can ooze and sometimes squirt poison from glands behind the head it should be kept in a well-ventilated container with a little water in a cool location until the species can be determined To report a cane toad sighting or capture, visit ToadScan or use the online form for suspicious sightings. 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Picture by Peter LorimerIt took just one training session for Maitland coach Joseph Wright to see Marry Ntsweng's quality Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueThe 2012 London Olympian played another key role in setting up Maitland's 2-1 win over New Lambton at Alder Park on Saturday afternoon and could prove the signing of the season in NPLW Northern NSW The 35-year-old South African provided an assist for Renee Pountney's close-range goal in the 59th minute then finished at the near post after a throw-in in the 65th minute to give the unbeaten leaders a 2-0 lead before twice-capped Matilda Tara Andrews pulled one back for the hosts in the 86th minute Andrews is the runaway leading scorer in NPLW after nine rounds with 18 goals well clear of Charlestown's Madi Gallegos (nine) and Hunter Valley-based Ntsweng (eight) Ntsweng was one of three elite-level footballers the defending premiers added to their roster this campaign along with former A-League players Renee Pountney and Josie Morley "[Marry] had just settled in Australia and she was looking to play football in Newcastle," Wright said "We had a conversation and she came and trained with us for a couple of sessions and she decided that that was the place that she wanted to be "As soon as you saw her in the first session you knew that she's everything that she said that she was." Maitland improved to 22 points to open up a six-point gap over second-placed Azzurri as the competition heads towards its midpoint "I've been really impressed with the girls so far this season They put in a lot of work in pre-season to build chemistry between the team," Wright said "All of those players who have come in at the start of the season But I think we're starting to get to a point where we understand how each other plays now and are making sure that we're playing to each other's strengths whilst fulfilling the style of football that we're trying to play." Morley came off the bench in the second half as she returns slowly from what at first was feared a season-ending knee injury The two NPLW matches scheduled for Sunday were washed out Edgeworth striker Ryan Feutz scored in the 13th and 29th minutes to set up his side's 3-0 win over Newcastle Olympic in NPLM at Jack McLaughlan Oval sealed by Xander Woweries in the 73rd minute elevated the unbeaten Eagles into first place on 23 points They opened up a two-point gap on previous leaders Broadmeadow (21 points) whose game against Maitland at Cooks Square Park on Sunday was postponed due to wet weather Feutz's brace took his season tally to 10 goals Lambton almost doubled their goal tally this campaign in a 3-0 win over Valentine at Croudace Bay on Saturday Thomas Waller (21st minute) and James Oates (34th minute) secured a valuable three points for the Jaffas in a lethal 16-minute period Lambton had scored just four goals in seven outings leading into the round-nine exchange The much-needed win moved the Jaffas to seventh spot on 10 points four less than Olympic and Azzurri (both on 14) with a game in hand against Weston in Weston on Wednesday night Liam Wilson scored from the edge of the area to secure a 1-0 win for Cooks Hill (12) against Azzurri at Fearnley Daves Athletics Track in the other game on Saturday The winner came moments after Azzurri had missed a chance at the near post up the other end after a free kick Weston (16) were 4-0 winners over Adamstown (nine) at Adamstown Oval and last-placed New Lambton (two) drew 2-2 with Belmont Swansea (eight) at Alder Park Renee Valentine is a sports journalist with more than 20 years of experience in Newcastle. 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Got a sports story, email Renee at r.valentine@newcastleherald.com.au More from SportNewsletters & AlertsView allDaily Broadmeadow Magic 2-2 Edgeworth FC (Broadmeadow won 4-3 on penalties) Broadmeadow Magic coach Jim Cresnar credited his substitutes for getting them over the line to be crowned champions over Edgeworth FC in a thrilling afternoon at Magic Park on Saturday Magic secured the premiership-championship double after the grand final against Edgeworth went down to the wire and had to be decided on penalties The premiers fired out of the blocks and asserted their early dominance in the first five minutes Magic’s Riley Smith threatened down the right-hand side and Wells caused havoc in the middle of the park but Edgeworth did enough to hold them out The Eagles struggled to get out of their own half but started to get into the game after the 30-minute mark Keanu Moore had a shot after finding space inside the penalty area in the 34th minute for the Edgeworth but Magic goalkeeper Lewis Alvarez was able to see the strike in time and make a strong save The sides went into half-time scoreless with all on the line in the second 45 minutes Magic endured a disastrous start to the second half when Alexander Rose was sent off after being shown a second yellow card in the 48th minute after he missed the ball and struck goalkeeper Ben Conway in the chest with his boot It did not take long for Edgeworth to make the most of their extra-man advantage after a super strike from right back Aaron Oppedisano in the 56th minute Oppedisano received the ball out wide and unmarked before he smashed the ball from long range into the bottom corner of the net But the Eagles’ high was short-lived after they were also reduced to 10 men in the 58th minute when Xander Woweries was shown his second yellow card for a handball that stopped a promising Magic attack Ryan Feutz had the chance to double Edgeworth’s lead with a spectacular bicycle kick inside the penalty area but there was not enough on the shot and it fell straight into the gloves of Alvarez Edgeworth appeared to be creeping towards the title until Magic snatched an equaliser five minutes from full-time after a mistake from Conway The Edgeworth goalkeeper rose highest to collect a high ball but was unable to catch it The ball spilled to the feet of Wells who stuck the ball into the back of the net The two teams showed desperation to edge ahead but neither side could be separated at full-time and the match headed into extra time The Eagles did not wait long to regain the lead after another powerful goal three minutes after the restart Seth Clark carried the ball up the pitch before he sliced a perfectly placed pass through to Riley van Haren The substitute struck the ball with power and it curled past the outstretched reach of Alvarez into the goal Magic coach Jim Cresnar substituted Broadmeadow’s star midfielder Wells as well as Jarrod Baker for Josh Benson and Tom Parkes But the changes sparked life back into Magic as they struck back again in the 105th minute through James Cresnar after he received a ball across the face of the goal and tapped it into the back of the net Broadmeadow thought they had sealed the win in the 112th minute when Parkes smashed the ball on target But Conway pulled off a top-class save to tip the ball over the crossbar The score remained locked up at 2-2 at full-time of extra time which sent the game to a penalty shootout Edgeworth captain Andrew Pawiak stepped up first and converted from the spot before Magic’s Jayden Stewardson netted his strike Alvarez saved Sam Jones’s shot to give Magic the advantage and Josh Benson buried his attempt Mason King netted his strike for the Eagles before Conway got a touch on Sam Kamper’s shot but the ball bounced into the goal Edgeworth’s Chris Fayers hit the back of the net but Magic lost their advantage when Conway saved Nicholas Kacev’s attempt The competition’s leading goal scorer Fuetz’s strike went straight into the hands of Alvarez before Tom Beecham converted the winning penalty for Magic Beecham was awarded the D.G.Williams Medal for the player of the match Broadmeadow coach Cresnar said that he believed his substitutions made a big impact on the outcome of the game “I think just due to the dynamics of the team we needed to make some changes later in the game,” Cresnar said “We needed to freshen up and to be fair to the substitutes they made a difference to have fresh legs like we had that wanted to go out there and win helped us.” The Broadmeadow coach said that the victory meant a lot to the playing group and everyone at the club “The level of resilience and tenacity shown as well as the team culture was outstanding “We were able to get ourselves back into the game with the hard work and effort we showed To have first grade and reserve grade win is massive and shows the quality coming through our ranks Edgeworth coach Pete McGuinness was heartbroken to go down the way they did but was proud of his team’s efforts I think that they have had a fantastic season,” McGuinness said From where we were [without a win] after five weeks to where we have finished up is credit to the hard work “I am very pleased for the boys that they got to be here on the big day “We fell a bit short and maybe could have closed things out a little bit better at times but I mean it was an end-to-end game “I am very happy with the performance but disappointed for them “Edgeworth is back in the finals and that’s where we intend to stay.” It was double delight for Broadmeadow after Magic had earlier taken out the reserve grade grand final defeating premiers Newcastle Olympic 2-1.  a woman has died following a single-vehicle crash in Lake Macquarie Emergency services were called to the accident site on Main Road Officers attached to Lake Macquarie Police District found a car had crashed into a telegraph pole was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics and taken to John Hunter Hospital in a serious condition A crime scene has been established as police investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident Anyone with information or dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 Get all the latest Newcastle news, sport, real estate, entertainment, lifestyle and more delivered straight to your inbox with the Newcastle Weekly Daily Newsletter. Sign up here Picture by Dean OslandTwenty-one years ago Ben Conway was "on the way" when his father led Edgeworth to grand final glory against Broadmeadow as their goalkeeper and captain Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueFrom that point who was born a little more than six months later will be the Eagles keeper when they meet Broadmeadow again to decide the NNSW top-division championship racking up a record 313 top-grade games and winning multiple premierships for the club Picture Marina NeilBen will try to win one at his first attempt on Saturday when the Eagles play the NPL premiers at Magic Park Ben is Edgeworth through and through and has always played with the club except for one season with the Jets academy all I wanted to do was play first grade for Edgeworth," Ben said and now I'm doing it and about to play in a grand final so I'm looking forward to it and hopefully we can get the result because it would be massive Walking into the ground and knowing everyone there and shaking everyone's hand and seeing how excited they are "Last year I played just under half the season in first grade and it was a good experience being the first-grade goalkeeper I think gave me a lot more confidence Dean remembers his "great day" 21 years ago and believed Ben was up to the challenge to create his own against a red-hot Magic attack "He's come through the ranks as a goalkeeper and he's had a great year and I think he's streets ahead of me at the same stage "[Coach] Pete McGuinness has shown belief in him this year and I think that's helped Ben "It's a big deal for us and our family because we are both born and bred Edgeworth people It was big deal for me 20 odd years ago and now my son is doing it "We had a great thing going at Edgeworth back then and it feels like they are building that now." But while it seemed destiny for Ben to stand in the Eagles goals Dean was keen for him to explore his skills up the pitch as a junior "I was a central midfielder up until under 12s," Ben said but our goalkeeper got injured and I'd always wanted to go in but he'd never let me "I'd always be in the front yard in goals and he and my brother would be kicking balls at me Dean said while he didn't want Ben to be a keeper initially he has savoured the experience of sharing his knowledge "He was a pretty handy field player and then I ended up saying 'I can tell you are dying to do it'," Dean said "We have a great relationship and he's a cracking kid "There's a lot of little things only goalkeepers understand We have some great conversations about his saves and the goals he's let in It's all really constructive stuff and I really enjoy that part of it Ben's confidence is high heading into the decider a standout year "There's not many 20 year-old first-grade goalkeepers let alone someone playing in the grand final," he said There's been a couple of games where maybe I should have done better in some circumstances but overall I think I've had a pretty good year and hopefully I can finish it off with a bang "I think we've just come together a lot as a group The camaraderie in the team is very good and I think a lot of team success is built on that "That's shown on the field because we've knocked over some big teams and now we're into a grand final." 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Fresh daily! was refused bail in Toronto Local Court on January 24 on a dozen charges File picture A MAN is behind bars accused of leading police on pursuits through Lake Macquarie suburbs in a vehicle with stolen number plates Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinuePolice said they went to Shelly Street at Toronto at about 11am on Thursday to speak with Noel William Sampson about "a traffic matter" when he allegedly fled in a car before all responding units had arrived Highway patrol officers attempted to stop the vehicle which police believe had stolen number plates attached to it but launched a pursuit when the 46-year-old man allegedly failed to stop where it was called off due to the "manner of driving" A second alleged pursuit was sparked on Cary Street a short time later and continued through Fennell Bay and into Edgeworth The daytime drama drew attention from the community as multiple highway patrol crews the PolAir helicopter and the dog squad joined the operation officers attended a home on Windsor Street at Edgeworth a short time later Police allegedly discovered a substance believed to be methamphetamine during a search of him Sampson was taken to Toronto Police Station and hit with a dozen charges unlawfully possessing number plates and using a vehicle with unauthorised number plates He was also charged with drive motor vehicle menaces another with intent possessing a prohibited drug and hindering or resisting police in the execution of their duties police said Sampson was also charged after his arrest on Thursday with police pursuit and driving disqualified in relation to an earlier alleged incident He spent the night behind bars before facing Toronto Local Court for the first time today where he was refused bail and both matters were adjourned to next month She has been with the Newcastle Herald since June 2020 Sage Swinton is a news reporter who was born and bred in the Hunter Anna FalkenmirePolice and crime reporter at the Newcastle Herald. Email: afalkenmire@austcommunitymedia.com.au Students at Edgeworth Heights Public School (EHPS) received top honours at the recent Wakakirri Story-Dance Festival in Sydney participated in the award-winning performance titled Connection The Wakakirri Story-Dance Festival is an Australia-wide program “helping schools develop student engagement and wellbeing through participation in the performing arts” With more than 200 institutions taking part in this year’s competition it’s the largest event of its kind for schools In alignment with the 2024 festival theme “belonging” staff and pupils were tasked with constructing a seven-minute dance performance recounting a story EHPS’s Connection followed the journey of an Indigenous student finding community through after-school activities with the youngster trying their hand at all kinds of endeavours it finishes with the student finding belonging in a cultural group including the major Spirit of Wakakirri accolade they were invited back to perform at the state competition at NIDA on 18 September where they were given the NSW Harmony and Cultural Unity Story Award While the group was unsuccessful in progressing to nationals performance coordinator Kim McQuillan was very impressed with their achievement “We are extremely proud of the effort our students have put into their display,” Ms McQuillan said “From rehearsals to prop creation and input into choreography they have really taken the 2024 Wakakirri theme of ‘belonging’ and made it their own.” Get all the latest Newcastle news, sport, real estate, entertainment, lifestyle and more delivered straight to your inbox with the Newcastle Weekly Daily Newsletter. Sign up here Edgeworth’s Tim Lamb was recently crowned as the state’s best Cat machinery operator now he’s digging into the international competition The 34-year-old snared the title after the NSW final of the Global Operator Challenge which took place in a dig pit in Tomago on Friday 28 March Lamb outperformed the nine other finalists in a series of obstacle courses The challenges also had to be conducted across three different Cat machines of varying difficulty and expertise Lamb will join Western Australia’s Max Harris on an all-expenses-paid trip to Japan where they will compete against international operators at the Asia-Pacific Regional Finals in October WesTrac NSW Construction general manager Ryan Boslem said those competing in the NSW tournament had to put their skills to the ultimate test “This year’s challenge was our toughest one yet with operators having to navigate a tight obstacle course over rough terrain while also keeping safety front of mind,” he explained “These highly-skilled employees have come from various construction companies across NSW we’ve been hugely impressed with the talent this year with these 10 finalists being selected from more than 100 applicants.” only three operators will be selected to travel to Las Vegas in 2026 where they will vie against the best of the best in the Caterpillar Global Operator Final at CONEXPO 2026 WesTrac chief executive for NSW/ACT Adrian Howard said the state event was an excellent showcase of the possibilities of the latest equipment “The Global Operator Challenge puts the spotlight on just how far Cat machinery has come and this next century will undoubtedly bring a new level of evolution to how mining energy and transportation industries operate supported by our most advanced equipment and technology,” he added “We are extremely proud to have hosted this exciting event at our Tomago facility “We wish both Tim from NSW and Max from WA every success when they head to the Asia-Pacific Regional Finals in Japan later this year.” Get all the latest Newcastle news, sport, real estate, entertainment, lifestyle and more delivered straight to your inbox with the Newcastle Weekly Daily Newsletter. Sign up here Preschool students from Edgeworth Public were given a taste of “big-school” life at one of the most colourful events on the annual calendar The youngsters joined more than 700 pupils and staff for this year’s Book Week parade shares grounds with Edgeworth Public School providing the perfect platform for the keen leaners to transition into the next chapter of their educational journey Relieving principal Rebecca Baird said Book Week readied the preschoolers to face the upcoming shift to Kindergarten “We find it to be a valuable thing to make those students feel part of our whole school community and prepares them for what’s to come,” she explained Book Week aims to foster a love of reading is being showcased through classroom activities competitions and the much-anticipated schoolbook parade it’s not just the kids who look forward to the day it’s a real celebration of not only books and a love of learning but an opportunity to bring in the community as well.” the event allows students to dress as their favourite fictional characters “We usually have a few pupils who are withdrawn they get involved and come out of their shell.” Preschool to Year 2 deputy principal Kadi Carr added the staff rocked out their best costumes “The children realise everyone gets very involved… and it’s felt nicely within our community “They love the fact every single staff member has some form of outfit on There is barely a child here that hasn’t turned up with some form of costume today.” Students and families also have the chance to purchase books via a distribution company to raise money for the school library Ms Baird said despite the uptick in device use for the pupils an unwavering love for physical literature was still prevalent we really do value those books and giving the kids the access to those resources,” she added “The kids can use their imagination and live in different worlds through literature building that love of learning and reading.” It’s a sentiment shared by preschool assistant principal Clair Callinan Book Week also instils a lifelong habit of reading which is linked to academic success and a deeper understanding of the world,” she said “It encourages children to explore different genres discover new authors and engage with stories and their imagination it helps learners to develop literacy skills promotes critical thinking and enhances creativity.” Picture by Jonathan CarrollRyan Feutz's goalscoring celebrations were short-lived in Edgeworth's crucial win over defending champions Broadmeadow while Newcastle Olympic's new-look forward line all fired as they also posted a first-up victory in NPL Northern NSW over the weekend as well as the fact the season was kicking off earlier than ever before Players barely had time to digest their Christmas turkeys and round one was upon them 5-2 win over Adamstown at Blacksmiths Oval on Thursday night the grand final rematch pitted defending champions and premiers Broadmeadow against Edgeworth finally broke the deadlock in stoppage time to secure a 1-0 victory and send the Eagles' home crowd at Jack McLaughlan Oval into raptures The New Zealander was mobbed by teammates on the sidelines then booked for taking off his shirt amid celebrations The yellow card was Feutz's second of the match - the first for a challenge - and was consequently followed by a red It means the Kiwi will be suspended when the Eagles travel to Blacksmiths in round two to face the competition newcomers it was all about getting a result," Edgeworth coach Peter McGuiness said we didn't want to get off to that start again so it's important to get some points up straight away." Olympic's investment in their front third quickly paid dividends Jared Muller and Kane Bradbery all scored as Olympic beat Cooks Hill 4-2 at Darling Street Oval Olympic took a 1-0 lead when Cooks Hill conceded an own goal on a corner in the 16th minute Muller made it 2-0 in the 56th minute before teenage talent Cody Nancarrow (63rd minute) pulled one back for Cooks Hill with a spectacular long-range effort O'Donovan notched his first goal in Olympic colours in the 74th minute but Alex Gillespie fired back for the visitors in the 81st minute Bradbery sealed the three points with four minutes of regulation time remaining we're very happy with that." Olympic coach Paul DeVitis said it was pretty imperative that we started with three points I think the difference was our finishing was very good there was a lot of games where it was one or two goals last year That was a big reason why we wanted to recruit in the top third and all of our three attackers scored so that was fantastic." The Magpies led 2-0 after goals to Tyrell Paulson (16th minute) and Aden Raftery (25th minute) But Phoenix responded through Carter Smith (53rd minute) and substitute Toby Jensen (68th minute) Braedyn Crowley restored a one-goal advantage for the hosts from the penalty spot in the 83rd minute before Campbell Ross forced an equaliser in the 88th minute New Lambton's goalkeeping stocks were already thin and things quickly went from bad to worse as their NPL Women's campaign got underway with a 6-1 loss to defending champions Charlestown at Alder Park on Saturday With Isabella White set for an extended period on the sidelines due to an ankle injury Golden Eagles coach Aaron Stedman looked to reserve shot-stopper Ngawai Pirini he was looking at what his next option was when Pirini got caught off her line and was red-carded for handling the ball outside of the area to deny Madi Gallegos centre-back Finley Woodforth took the gloves Azzurri led 3-0 at the break after Gallegos produced a first-half double scoring headers in the 23rd and 39th minutes Melina Ayres made it 3-0 on the stroke of half-time New signing Caitlin Pickett won a foot race to get New Lambton on the scoresheet in the 48th minute before Gallegos added her fourth goal of the game with a tap-in in the 65th minute then Ayres completed a match brace with an outside-of-the-foot effort in the 87th minute defending NPLW premiers Maitland trailed for 80 minutes before drawing 1-1 with newcomers Lake Macquarie at Cooks Square Park fielded four players with national league experience - Sophie Nenadovic Renee Pountney and Josie Morley - in their starting side plus former South African representative Marry Ntsweng stunned the hosts to take a 1-0 lead with the game just five minutes old Tahlor Thackray buried the rebound after goalkeeper Annabella Thornton spilled Ani Jensen's free kick from the edge of the box to score the club's first goal in NPLW Emily Loader Weston had the chance to double the advantage three minutes later but The competition's newest side looked fit and fast The Magpies pushed and probed to no avail before Stapleford finally found the leveller with a curling left-footed free kick from close to the right corner in the 85th minute Charlestown's men's side beat Weston 3-1 at Lisle Carr Oval Jarryd Sutherland opened the scoring in the 10th minute then Tyron Cousins made it 2-0 from the penalty spot in the 31st minute after Sutherland was felled in the area by Weston's Dominic Archbold Blake Archbold pulled a goal back for the Bears when he scored from a tight angle in the 35th minute Cousins restored the home side's two-goal buffer in the 67th minute dual A-League Women's championship-winner Rhali Dobson announced her return to NPLW with a hat-trick in Olympic's 8-2 rout of Magic at Magic Park Dobson, who is back in action after starting a family scored either side of Jemma House's individual effort to have Olympic 3-0 up after 25 minutes Elodie Dagg made it 4-0 with a volley off a corner before Olivia Oto found the back of the neck for Magic one minute before the break House and Laura Hall made it 6-1 before Lilly-Jane Babic added a second goal for the hosts Teenage talent Amelie Hingston showed good skill to pick up the ball in the middle of the park step inside Magic's Jannali Hunter then score into the top left corner from outside the 18-yard box Dobson completed the demolition from the spot in stoppage time after Olympic fullback Danielle Nicol was felled in the box Lambton Jaffas beat New Lambton 2-0 at Arthur Edden Oval to round out round one of the men's competition A long ball found Riley Taylor deep in Golden Eagles territory He outmuscled Caleb Reed then scored from a tight angle in the 10th minute Japanese import Shusuke Kirihari made it 2-0 with a darting run in the 34th minute police involved in alleged police pursuits on January 23 File picturePOLICE attempting to speak with a man about a "traffic matter" leapt into action at Toronto on Thursday after he allegedly fled in a vehicle with stolen plates and led officers on a chase Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinuePolice said they went to a home on Shelly Street at Toronto about 11am on January 23 but the man left the address before all responding units had arrived Highway patrol police attempted to stop the vehicle but allege the man failed to stop and a pursuit was launched The alleged chase continued to The Boulevarde at Toronto A second pursuit was sparked on Cary Street at Toronto a short time later and continued through Fennell Bay and into Edgeworth where police lost sight of the vehicle Investigations led police to an address at Windsor Street in Edgeworth He was assisting police with their inquiries on Thursday afternoon and no charges had been laid at that time The daytime pursuit drew attention from the community as multiple highway patrol crews the PolAir helicopter and the dog squad responded to the unfolding 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and/or subscribing to our free daily Newsletter Support our mission and join our community now you can subscribe for as little as €0.50 per week which will also give you access to all of our premium content and archived articles Thank you for supporting Ireland's best local journalism the Maria Edgeworth Festival continues to be an immersive experience the Maria Edgeworth Festival returns for another weekend of art this event is to be full of entertainment for families and creators alike Sponsors include: Longford Community Resources Read more: Housing is needed for derelict Longford town site Linda Doyle will be addressing the attendees she reiterates the long connection between Edgeworthstown and Trinity College Dublin since 300 years ago Friday afternoon will include a historical walk towards Maria Edgeworth’s ancestral home The heritage walk will end at the Maria Edgeworth Centre The evening will have a 6 o’clock performance by the Monstrim Youth Theatre and an open mic opportunity 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Picture by Marina NeilTEENAGER Reece McManus has been part of an A-League system before and Charlestown Azzurri coach James Pascoe wants to springboard the winger back there Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueA McManus goal in first-half stoppage time was the difference as Azzurri edged Newcastle Olympic 1-0 in heatwave conditions at Darling Street Oval on Sunday Broadmeadow Magic accounted for New Lambton 5-3 at Alder Park He made a run to the far post and climbed above the defenders to head home but he is unbelievably powerful and quick," Pascoe said "He needs to polish up his end-product but that will come with time." whose dad Todd played more than 100 games as a centreback for Newcastle in the old national league joined Azzurri from the Mariners youth system midway through last season The difference between him in December to now is huge "I would love for him to get back in an A-League environment You only have to do well in this league for a consistent period and your name gets seen and talked about." Azzurri deserved the lead at half-time but had to batten down the hatches to secure three points Kale Bradbery and Ben Hay both hit the crossbar and replacement Blake Green forced two saves from Azzurri keeper Ben McNamara late "You have to hang tough here," Pascoe said "I came and watched Olympic against Weston last week It was blue wave after blue wave in the second half You have to be prepared for that and be able to deal with it and we did "It was very hot and that affected the quality of the game Both teams are much better footballing team than they showed today "Early doors it is about putting points in the bank Olympic coach Paul De Vitis lamented a poor first half We didn't get in behind and didn't test their keeper enough," he said but we are already down so we are fighting "We had two big chances at the end but just lacked that little bit of quality "Charlestown are very good when they are one-up Marquee Olympic striker Roy O'Donovan is sidelined with a disc injury in his lower back The 39-year-old had a cortisone injection last week and hopes to return after Olympic's bye in three weeks "It comes down to how quick it heals," De Vetis said he inspires players and is a calming influence Charlestown are also sweating on injury reports Midfielder Tyran Cousins suffered a serious knee injury and Taylor Regan damaged his groin we will know more when the swelling goes down "Taylor Reigan at 36 or 37 has done his groin for the first time "You need depth if you want to be a team who can make finals and hopefully do something." Pascoe expects English defender Richie Danquah to arrive this week It would be lovely to get him in before Magic next week," Pascoe said IT wasn't the win Lambton Jaffas coach Dave Tanchevski craved but it was a much better performance A week after getting thumped 5-0 by Northern NSW NPL premiers Broadmeadow Magic Jaffas produced a resolute effort in a nil-all draw with competition heavyweights Edgeworth in stifling 34-degree heat at Jack McLaughlan Oval the visitors had a chance to snatch all three points Replacements Yuhei Sato and Lachie Griffiths had golden opportunities late but failed to convert "When you get smacked like that you start to think: 'Are we up to that level To come out and put on a decent performance against Edgeworth was important Nikolai Topor-Stanley returned from a calf injury and was enormous in the heart of defence "Nikolai showed his experience," Tanchevski said "I have a fair few young boys in the starting team at the moment It was good to have some experience around them He came into the midfield this week and was probably the best for us Gun striker Ryan Feutz returned from suspension for Edgeworth The match was played in swelting conditions which required a drinks break in each half Jaffas defender Riley Mcnaughton had a header sail wide in the 28th minute in the only real effort on goal The best chance of the half came on the counter-attack for Edgeworth in the 39th minute Captain Andrew Pawiak burst down the left touchline and released Fuetz with a ball in behind The Kiwi drove into the box and hit a stinging effort which was parried away by Jaffas keeper Ben Kennedy The rebound fell to Finn Goodman but his put-back was cleared off the line by lachy Graham but it took a crucial tackle by Tyler Harrison on Archie Finn in the box to ensure they stayed on level terms at the break Edgeworth continued to mount pressure early in the second half Goodman stung the gloves of Kennedy and Feutz had a freekick fizz past the left post Tanchevski introduced Yuhei Sato and Lachie Griffiths on the hour All of a sudden the visitors started to threaten Sato nearly snatched three points in stoppage time dribbling past two defenders along the 18-yard box but he pulled a left-foot effort just wide of the right post Players from both teams slumped to the ground Kane Woolston scored with a wonder strike to snatch Belswans a 2-all draw with Valentine at Croudace Bay Complex Maitland held on to beat Adamstown 4-3 at Adamstown Oval James Gardiner, chief football and rugby writer at the Newcastle Herald. Broadmeadow Magic v Edgeworth FC  Magic Park, Saturday 3pm Edgeworth FC coach Pete McGuinness believes his Kiwi duo will play a vital role in winning the championship against Broadmeadow Magic on Saturday. The two established clubs will go head-to-head in the grand final at Magic Park to be crowned champions. The Eagles struggled to kick-start their season, with no wins in the first five matches. But they went from strength to strength with the help of the addition of New Zealand youth internationals Seth Clark and Ryan Feutz, who have taken them to their first grand final since 2020. McGuinness said that Clark and Feutz were crucial to the Eagles’ success this weekend. “They [Clark and Feutz] are pretty important,” McGuinness said. “They both had great games last weekend and stood up on a big occasion. They produced something special and both goals were brilliant. “In Ryan’s case, he is someone who really knows how to find the target. We have always created opportunities but were notorious for not scoring from them. Ryan has come in and hit the ground running.” McGuinness said that everyone at the club was thrilled to be involved in another grand final. “It has been a number of years since we have been up there,” McGuinness said. “It is nice to be back in finals and in the grand final. “The club is excited and everyone is thrilled but there is still work to do. “It is a big prize to make it to the grand final. “It is a big reward for a lot of the people who have worked behind the scenes to get the club going in the right direction. But a better reward will be when we win it. “I have tried to shield everyone away from the hype but I am sure that all the Edgeworth supporters will be out there and let's hope that it is a bumper crowd.” Edgeworth fell short to Magic in the major semi-final after they went down 2-0 but bounced back to defeat Charlestown Azzurri 3-2 in the preliminary final to advance to the grand final. McGuinness said that the group took a lot of confidence away from their win over the Blues and hoped they could continue their momentum on Saturday. “The win has given us a little bit more confidence in being a bit more physical and in how we approach the game,” McGuinness said. “It gave us a good opportunity to feel what it is like to know that it is all over if you don’t win. “It has put us in the right frame of mind to come out swinging. “We are all upbeat and are a pretty focused group.” But McGuinness admitted that the game plan may have to change from their last hit out against Magic, with pitch and field conditions predicted to be less than ideal. “The conditions affected us massively the last time we went there,” McGuinness said. “We tried to play a bit of football and the conditions with the field combined with the wind made it near impossible.” Magic’s men have not lifted the championship trophy since 2018 but featured in the 2023 grand final where they went down 2-1 to Lambton Jaffas. But this year the premiers hoped to settle the score and be crowned champions once again. Broadmeadow coach Jim Cresnar looked forward to the club’s second grand final in a row in front of a home crowd. “We are feeling good, very excited,” Cresnar said. “The main thing is for the players to enjoy the occasion and take in the moments. “Experience is an important part of controlling nerves. Experience is important but the youth and enthusiasm of the younger players are too. “We are very fortunate to have both reserve grade and first grade teams in the grand final. We expect massive crowds. It is very exciting for the club. “It is great for the club to be potentially back in the winning circle. “Our goal is to make the match a great experience and hope that a bit of luck goes our way.” Broadmeadow got the better of the Eagles in the major semi-final but Cresnar said that he expected the toughest match yet this weekend.            “I think that every time we play against Edgeworth we seem to struggle against them. We need to make sure that they don’t dominate,” Cresnar said. “It will be a difficult game for us. We need to make sure that we stay in the game. “I think the biggest thing is that Edgeworth has been a strong team overall and has dangerous players such as Seth and Ryan who have been dominating the league and have set the benchmark. But they also have so many other players who have been very consistent and can hurt us. “We will need to make sure that we do our job well and hope for a bit of luck.” Everyone will be available for Magic on the weekend, which Cresnar said was a nice problem to have. “It is a difficult task selecting the starting lineup. Everyone deserves to start with their dedication shown,” Cresnar said. “The good thing about our squad is that we have depth. I think that may play a part in the outcome of the game with some of our experienced players coming off the bench.” In reserve grade, Broadmeadow Magic will take on Newcastle Olympic for the championship. The match kicks off at 12pm.  Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueAbout 1.40am Thursday December 19 emergency services were called to Main Road Lake Macquarie police attended the scene and found a car had crashed into a pole The female passenger of the vehicle was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics before she was taken to John Hunter Hospital in a serious condition No further details have been released at this time Anyone with dash cam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 Information can also be submitted online via https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au Information is treated in strict confidence The fatality comes ahead of police launching their annual road safety blitz across NSW roads Operation Christmas/New Year 2024 runs from Friday December 20 until 11.59pm on New Year's Day Double demerits apply throughout that period for speeding Swansea MP and Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism Yasmin Catley urged drivers to do their part in keeping the road toll as low as possible "This is such a special time of year - a chance to celebrate with family and friends but it's also one of the most dangerous times to be on the road," Minister Catley said "Some people think it's okay to check a text but road rules exist to keep everyone safe "While police will be out and about patrolling this holiday season it's up to all of us to take responsibility - and if you do the wrong thing you can expect to see red and blue lights in your rear-view mirror "You don't want to get a fine in the mail or lose your licence you don't want to be the reason someone misses out on celebrating with their loved ones this Christmas drive like your life depends on it - because it does." said six people died during the same period last year "Every choice you make on the road can save lives," she said "With many people expected to be on the roads travelling across the state to celebrate the festive season I remind everyone to be vigilant and allow extra time to travel "It's easy to become complacent about road safety but unsafe driving can have tragic consequences "I urge everyone to obey the road rules and make safe decisions every time you're behind the wheel so everyone can reach their destinations safely to enjoy the holidays with their loved ones and more importantly avoid hurting yourself or other people on the road correctly wearing a seatbelt and giving yourself plenty of travel time I also urge you to follow this advice and always wear a helmet and protective gear," Minister Aitchison said Acting Assistant Commissioner Tracy Chapman said the upcoming holiday period is traditionally the busiest time of year for drivers we have seen an increase of fatal crashes on our roads in recent weeks friends and whole communities," Acting Assistant Commissioner Tracy Chapman said "Our traffic enforcement activities seek to ensure all road users get to their destinations safely and I urge people to consider the potential impacts of irresponsible behaviour - which can change lives forever "The risk of a fine or the loss of demerit points should deter people from breaking the law not putting the lives of others at risk should be the incentive to use our roads safely "People can expect to see a highly-visible police presence on all roads across NSW - from major motorways to backstreets this means not driving while you are tired driving to the conditions and not getting behind the wheel if you have been drinking alcohol have taken illicit drugs or are impaired in any way," Acting Assistant Commissioner Chapman said Police said 330 people had died in NSW crashes up to December 17 Those include a spate of deaths in the Hunter in recent months, including several within days on the New England Highway earlier this month Road Trauma Support Group founding member Duncan Wakes-Miller lost his 17-year-old son in a crash in 2020 where he was a passenger in a car being driven by a drunk and speeding P-plater "The ripple effect of road trauma is profound and long-lasting for our family and in our community "Dangerous and drunk driving should be treated as socially unacceptable by everyone If you drive drunk you will get caught and if you drive too fast you will lose your licence "Please everyone 'speak up and step in' to prevent road deaths." Jessica began her journalism career in 2009 as a cadet at The Port Stephens Examiner before moving to London for a two-year stint working in magazines and digital publishing. The Lake Macquarie local returned to Australia where she took up a reporting role at The Maitland Mercury. She worked across several rounds including local council, police and property before moving into digital journalism and joining the team at The Newcastle Herald in 2017. Picture SuppliedNew Zealand play-maker Seth Clark joined the Edgeworth Eagles aiming to make a name for himself and potentially climb the football tree in Australia Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueMission accomplished After helping propel the Eagles to the NNSW NPL men's grand final Clark on Friday night collected the Graham Jennings medal for the player of the year 19 clear of Broadmeadow Magic attacker Bailey Wells who was ineligible after receiving a red card during the season Cooks Hill teenager Cody Nancarrow was next on 43 votes one ahead of Clark's Edgeworth teammate and fellow Kiwi Ryan Feutz Retiring Azzurri defender and former Jets captain Nigel Boogaard rounded out the top 10 with 26 votes arrived at Edgeworth from San Diego State University and had five caps for the New Zealand under-23s "I want to play A-League and I think it's a pretty realistic goal but I'm just taking it step by step," Clark told the Newcastle Herald in June "I've set myself some targets so hopefully I can move to the next level but I definitely have ambitions to keep pushing while I can." Feutz netted 27 goals in 17 games to win the Golden Boot Peter McGuinness won the coach of the year after taking the Eagles to the grand final and securing a place in the Australia Cup Round of 32 Picture by Marina Neil Maitland striker Bronte Peel dominated the NPL women awards collecting the Emily van Egmond Medal (player of the year) as well as the players' player and golden boot awards well clear of Newcastle Olympic striker Jemma House (39) and New Lambton's Cassidy Davis (38) Maitland's Keelan Hamilton collected a consecutive coach of the year award Charlestown Azzurri defender Kirstyn Pearce earned the NPL women's media award Belmont Swansea attacker Adam Woodbine was the NNSW league One player of the year with 28 votes two ahead of Kahibah striker Tyson Masters I am genuinely buzzing with excitement here Back at the start of the year when I was reviewing the Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy I had a troubling moment of recollection when I realised that I had forgotten all about the Ace Attorney Investigations spin off game A side experience helmed by the oh-so brilliant Miles Edgeworth and starring other members of his incredible family New gameplay experiences that focused on the investigative side of things A cursory Google reminded me of what I had missed but further added to my dilemma when I discovered that the game also had a sequel that was never localized An entire limb of the Ace Attorney tree was not just out of reach – it was inaccessible So I spared a thought to how cool it would be if the Ace Attorney collection efforts would stray into the territory on AA: Investigations – and Capcom you scoundrel Not only has the Ace Attorney Investigations Collection been announced With all the accoutrements one would expect from the standard Ace Attorney remaster faire the Ace Attorney Investigations Collection bundles up the classic Nintendo DS titles of Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth and Ace Attorney Investigations 2: Prosecutor’s Gambit – sexying up the visuals and bringing the games to every modern platform your can imagine Awesome features seen in the previous collections are all present but the big win here is the fact that the second game has a full range of language options to ensure that all the people external to Japan can now play it without resorting to a crowd-sourced ROM translation from the dark web This includes new voice dubs for each language This collection means that Ace Attorney fans that missed Edgeworth’s second outing can also finally enjoy his logic based “Mind Chess” (seriously what a cool feature name) to beat opponents in a match of wits delving into their person and figuring out where the truth lies You literally knock their piece off their mind board to figure out why they are fibbing Slated for release on September 6 this year, the platform list is also magnificent – with preorders live across Steam, Nintendo Switch eStore and both Microsoft Xbox and PlayStation store offerings There is also the tasty thought to dwell on that if these are indeed the final Ace Attorney outings left to remaster and re-release – could we possibly be looking at an opportunity for Capcom to greenlight a new entry in the series Are you excited to get reacquainted with the Edgeworth method of investigation Tell us all about it in the comments or on social media Known throughout the interwebs simply as M0D3Rn, Ash is bad at video games. 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Follow him on YouTube @Bad at Video Games After "careful consideration given market conditions and the rising cost of development" A Nostalgic Punch Hidden Inside a Soccer Ball The Stadium experience is more than a gimmick A great look at what to expect from Four-derlands Ace Attorney Investigations Collection is due out for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store on September 6 Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without acknowledgment of Gematsu is prohibited Use of this site is governed by all applicable laws Website by 44 Bytes Experience both Ace Attorney Investigations games in one gorgeous collection that prosecutor of prosecutors from the Ace Attorney mainline games!Leave the courtroom behind as you walk with Edgeworth around the crime scene gathering evidence and clues and talking with persons of interest Use your wit and what you discover to solve tough intriguing cases through logic and deduction.- Both games have been given the full HD treatment including all-new designs for the chibi characters Classic pixel art style is also available for a more retro vibe!- Quality of life improvements including Chapter Select have been added making it a breeze to replay your favorite parts!- Autoplay and Story Mode have also been added Autoplay will progress the dialogue for you while Story Mode will solve even the toughest puzzles on your behalf -- perfect for those who just want to sit back and enjoy a good mystery!*You can turn Story Mode on and off at any time.- A Gallery section packed with bonus materials that are sure to please is also included View in-game illustrations and character animations along with character design sketches and more Listen to the background music of each game or bask in the beauty of some orchestral arrangements!- Play the games in English Software description provided by the publisher Game file sizeNintendo Switch: 7 GBNintendo Switch 2: 7 GBSupported play modesTV modeTabletop modeHandheld modeSoftware compatibility and play experience may differ on Nintendo Switch Lite Additional accessories may be required(sold separately) SystemNintendo SwitchWhich system(s) will play this game?Learn more A Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) is required for Save Data Cloud backup. As Romney acknowledges, a decades-long tradition of feminist scholarship has enabled academics and students to appreciate the works of these authors, previously dismissed as inferior forerunners of Austen, if not omitted altogether from histories of the novel. But neither their writings — nor their eventful lives — have been embraced by popular culture like Austen’s, despite the availability of many of their works in modern editions and online. Romney downplays both Edgeworth’s sophisticated engagements with post-union Ireland, and her complicated legacy in Irish literary history Romney never fully confronts all the possible reasons why the Austen mystique continues to obscure these writers’ achievements — but she vividly communicates her sometimes surprised enjoyment of their works, finding them in some ways superior to Austen’s (Burney and Smith are credited with greater frankness concerning the sexual double standard, and the subjection of women under 18th-century British law). Facebook pageTwitter feed© 2025 The Irish Times DAC Match of the Round Lambton Jaffas v Edgeworth FC Arthur Edden Oval Edgeworth FC coach Pete McGuinness believes his side are up for the test against Lambton Jaffas when they face off at Arthur Edden Oval on Saturday afternoon.  These two sides are presently the most two in form teams in the competition with Jaffas not losing a game all season and the Eagles on a seven-game winning streak.  But the Jaffas were toppled for the first time this season in their Tuesday night catch-up match against New Lambton where they had to settle for a 1-1 draw while Edgeworth scored a dominant 7-0 victory over Adamstown Rosebud in their rescheduled fixture on Wednesday night.  Edgeworth enters the contest sitting fourth on the table four points behind Charlestown Azzurri in third.  McGuinness acknowledged the impact that the draw will have on the Jaffas but remained confident that his side was ready to cause an upset on Saturday it will be a big test,” McGuinness said.  “Lambton have been doing the business all year and they have a lot of good quality and experienced players amongst them but one that I believe we are up for.  “We’ve been on a bit of a roll with our performances and results “We are steadily improving; we just need to keep getting better as the season goes on “I thought that the draw for Jaffas was a bit of a surprise but at the end of the day what that will do to them is fire them up a bit more “I don’t think that one game would define a season but this one is a pretty important one for us for a number of reasons because we have been winning games and we have a bit of momentum which we are looking forward to a strong performance to test ourselves and test them a big result will help hold us in good shape for the rest of the season.” The Eagles coach is thrilled with the recent form of his side and was pleased with how new signing Ryan Feutz has seamlessly slotted into his attack.  He debuted with a hat-trick and then scored two against Olympic,” McGuinness said “Ryan is a talented young footballer with a really good work ethic and his combinations with the other boys already is really good The comradery is very good and the work rate is magnificent Jaffas coach David Tanchevski was pleased that his side finally lost points this season and believed it would help to reignite their hunger going forward in the competition “It’s not a bad thing for the boys to get a draw to realign,” Tanchevski said.  “We have played the last few games and looked a little flat We were complacent and turning up to games expecting to win “We have been going into games nervous about the winning streak Now we will be able to play a bit more freely “I think we will really get up for this match against Edgeworth It may not be the week you want to play us after coming off a draw.”  But the Jaffas’ coach is expecting nothing less than a tough battle on Sunday and recognised Edgeworth’s strong form in recent weeks.  “The first time we played them (Edgeworth) I thought they were a strong team,” Tanchevski said They are on a run and have high confidence as well we know that we are going to have to be on our game and play at our best They are the in form team in the competition.” Jaffas may be without Shaun Pratt as he is battling illness and will also miss Sam Webb as he is slowly returning from injury.  A win for the league leaders would help them to extend their lead at the top further and start to secure their premiership title for a third time.  Broadmeadow Magic v Cooks Hill United  Magic Park Broadmeadow Magic will look to make it five from five when they welcome Cooks Hill United to Magic Park on Friday night.  James Cresnar’s men have gone on a winning run after two straight defeats and will be eager to secure another win in their hunt for the premiership.  seven points behind league leaders Lambton Jaffas with Charlestown Azzurri on their coattails by two points.  Broadmeadow leads the competition with goals scored as they have netted 42 in 12 matches with Bailey Wells and Jayden Stewardson in the top five of the golden boot race.  But the side has also conceded more goals than any of the top four sides which is something that they have wanted to improve on.  The last time these two sides met in the competition in round three Magic narrowly took all three points in a 4-3 thriller Another hotly contested battle is expected again under Friday night lights as well as plenty of goals Cooks Hill continues to prove themselves against the best teams after they narrowly went down 3-2 to Jaffas last week in round 13.  The side sits ninth on the table with nine points and trails Maitland in eighth position by five points.  A win against Magic would be a big boost for Cookers as it would help them stay in touch with the teams above them extend the gap with those below and reduce their risk of falling into the relegation zone It will be important for Cooks Hill’s defensive unit to shut down the onslaught of attacking options Magic have as they search to keep their first clean sheet of the season.   Lake Macquarie City FC v Charlestown Azzurri  Macquarie Field Lake Macquarie City FC will be looking to cause an upset when they host Charlestown Azzurri at Macquarie Field on Saturday.  The last time these two sides went head-to-head in the competition The Roosters have shown big signs of improvement as the competition has progressed but have failed to pick up the points to show for it which will be something that they are eager to change this weekend Pete Preston’s side put it to Broadmeadow Magic FC last week in round 13 after they went 1-0 up against the second-placed side But they were unable to hold onto their lead and went down 3-1 in the end.  But Preston has been pleased with how much his side has improved and is hopeful that they can work their way out of the relegation zone and move up the table They sit 11th on the table with three points but could move up to 10th if they can secure a win and other results go their way.  Azzurri looked to have well and truly returned to form after a small dip in results and enters Saturday’s match off the back of five games undefeated.  James Pascoe’s side sits third on the table nine points behind league leaders Lambton Jaffas and trails Broadmeadow Magic in second by two points.   Valentine FC v Adamstown Rosebud FC Croudace Bay Complex Valentine FC will look to make it back-to-back wins when they host bottom-of-the-table side Adamstown Rosebud FC at Croudace Bay Complex on Saturday afternoon.  The Phoenix snapped their five-game losing streak last weekend after a 2-0 win over New Lambton FC.  Adam Hughes was pleased with his side’s resilience to bounce back and acknowledged the impact his new recruits have already made on his side.  A win for the Pheonix could see them leapfrog Edgeworth back into fourth position on the table if other results go their way.  Adamstown finds themselves at the other end of the table and is desperate to pick up points to avoid relegation at the end of the season.  Rosebud continues to sit at the foot of the table with two points and are one point behind Lake Macquarie City FC in 11th position.  The side has had some big changes in the last couple of weeks including a new head coach Chris Moylan and new players recruited Moylan’s side has had a 2-0 loss to Lambton Jaffas in the Australia Cup a 4-0 loss to Charlestown Azzurri and a 7-0 loss to Edgeworth FC Moylan and everyone at the club will be hopeful that they can turn their fortunes around and score a vital upset against Valentine away from home.   Maitland FC v New Lambton FC Cooks Square Park New Lambton will hope to rock the boat for a second time this week when they travel to Cooks Square Park to take on Maitland FC on Saturday.  The Golden Eagles will enter the match full of confidence after they had a 1-1 draw with league leaders Lambton Jaffas They are the first side in the competition to take points off the Jaffas in the 2024 season.  Shane Pryce’s side continues to sit 10th on the table with five points and trails Cooks Hill United by four points.  New Lambton will be eager to secure a vital three points for their campaign and close the gap between themselves and the rest of the competition.  The last time these two sides met in round three of the competition Maitland came from behind to secure a last-minute 2-1 victory with two stoppage-time goals.  Maitland also has a quick turnaround between games as they went head-to-head with Charlestown Azzurri to score a 2-2 draw on Wednesday night Mick Bolch’s side has had mixed results so far this season and find themselves in the middle of the table.  A win will be crucial for the Magpies to keep up with the congested table and begin to build their way into finals contention Newcastle Olympic v Weston Workers FC Darling Street Oval Newcastle Olympic will be eager to bounce back when they host Weston Workers FC at Darling Street Oval on Sunday afternoon Olympic suffered their worst loss of the season in round 12 after they went down 4-0 to Edgeworth FC.  They will be desperate to regroup before Sunday’s match-up and return to the winner’s circle to keep up with the congested finals race A win for Olympic could see them move up to fifth on the table if other results go their way.  Olympic walked away with a 1-0 win away from home The Bears will want to get their revenge at Darling Street and return back to Rockwell Automation Park with nothing less than a victory Weston has continued to have an inconsistent season but will enter this weekend’s match with some confidence after a 1-0 win over Maitland FC in round 13 They are seventh on the table but three points could see them climb back up the table and ease the pressure of the teams chasing them below.  the two sides will be desperate to secure three points.