Newcastle and Central Coast land 2027 Australian Masters Games

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1. Newcastle and Central Coast to host 2027 Australian Masters Games

   Newcastle has secured the 2027 Australian Masters Games, with up to 12,000 athletes across 50 sports expected. The city previously hosted a record-breaking edition of the festival in 2001.

   nbnnews.com.au

2. Record numbers expected as Newcastle hosts national, multi-sport event in 2027

   Record numbers are expected as Newcastle hosts the national, multi-sport event in 2027. Organisers say they expect to break the 2001 record.

   newcastleherald.com.au

3. NEWRL: Central set up semi-final showdown with Maitland

   Kurri Kurri's return to the Newcastle Rugby League finals was short lived after being knocked out by The Entrance. Central has set up a 2025 grand-final rematch with Maitland after a hard-fought win over Souths.

   nbnnews.com.au

4. Record eight goals: The story behind the NPL's newest scoring sensation

   The NPL's newest scoring sensation needed four goals to win the Golden Boot and scored eight in a record single-game haul.

   newcastleherald.com.au

5. TAFE improvements in Gosford already underway says Harris

   Minister for the Central Coast David Harris has hit back at claims that the future of Gosford TAFE is under a cloud, saying improvements there are already underway.

   coastcommunitynews.com.au

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