We loved Roos' haka response, say Kiwis Nov 24, 2008
"At least they faced us," Kiwis star Benji Marshall said, referring to England's tactic of turning their backs on the haka when the two teams clashed in Newcastle two weeks ago. "It's great to be able to eye your opponent out face to face. I think it was great of them to walk forward, I'm all for it. It was great for the game." Hooker Issac Luke, who had some guests at the New Zealand hotel on edge before the game when he dived into the swimming pool from the balcony of his room, had no problems... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Special Albert after Miracle lead Nov 24, 2008
Special Albert ($21) was invited into the Miracle Mile after rating a slick 1 minute 54 seconds in winning the Newcastle Mile in which driver Michael Dawson was fined $2000 and has a suspension pending for causing interference when crossing to the front at the start ... Special Albert has won 34 of his 62 starts and Dawson said: "He's led to win most of them. The horse is very good, we have been very happy since he won at Newcastle. He is doing everything right." ... NSW stars Divisive (gate 7)... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
No Gallas, but plenty of gall Nov 24, 2008
The top three were all held to goalless draws - leaders Chelsea at home to Newcastle, second-placed Liverpool at home to Fulham, and United away to Aston Villa ... Chelsea had 25 shots at Stamford Bridge but failed to score as their once imperious home form took another knock with a 0-0 draw against strugglers Newcastle, who failed to get a shot on target. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Coal buyers wait, sellers panic and nothing is as it seems Nov 23, 2008
The world's busiest coal port used to be Newcastle, England, and then it was Newcastle, Australia ... The price of Newcastle coal will hinge on the flow of those Chinese exports. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Playboy in a pickle Nov 22, 2008
PS's nautical spies report the Virgin billionaire Sir Richard Branson's catamaran, Lady Barbaretta, is still sitting in a Newcastle boatshed awaiting a refit. The Lady Barbaretta has become a "slightly painful experience" for the billionaire after the 32-metre tub was caught up in the financial troubles of the shipyard hired to undertake the work. (The Age, Australia)
Up-in-the-air Jet lands on ambitious Gold Coast Nov 21, 2008
TENACIOUS Newcastle Jets midfielder Adam Griffiths has agreed to a three-year deal with A-League expansion club Gold Coast United ... As late as yesterday evening Newcastle Jets chief executive John Tsatsimas was hoping Griffiths, 29, would stay ... Very much the heart and soul of the Newcastle midfield, Griffiths's departure will leave a huge hole for coach Gary van Egmond to fill, particularly considering Griffiths's ability to impose himself physically in the centre of the park. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Not enough horses for the merry-go-round Nov 21, 2008
"Looking at our [NSW] horses in Melbourne recently, it's not the depth or strength of NSW horses that's the problem. Sydney fields on Saturday are small because in some cases trainers would rather start at Gosford, Illawarra or Newcastle. They talk about [winning] strike rates. Do people really take notice of strike rates? "I'm told trainers will only enter horses in races they think they have a very good chance of winning. Trainers rely more and more on publishing strike rates to get more... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Year of living dangerously Nov 21, 2008
" Rudd places great stock in honouring his election commitments and, for the purposes of the anniversary, had his office compile a 70-page progress report. He still refuses to countenance a budget deficit, suggesting ideas floated after the election - such as government-paid maternity leave - appear likely victims of the funds shortage. But he refuses to acknowledge his reform agenda needs to be severely curtailed. "However long the global financial and economic crisis proves to be, the key... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Climate Activists Set to Rally at New South Wales Coal-Fired Power Plant Nov 21, 2008
A ``couple of hundred'' demonstrators are expected to rally at the gates of 's 2,640-megawatt plant on Lake Macquarie north of Sydney, said Steve Phillips, a campaigner with Newcastle-based group ... The UN climate talks are very important and we want to put pressure on Australia to carry themselves appropriately at those talks and highlight the need for emissions to stop rising and start falling,'' Phillips said by telephone from Newcastle. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Alcohol Sponsorship Linked To Hazardous Drinking In Sportspeople Nov 20, 2008
Researchers from The University of Manchester and the University of Newcastle in Australia quizzed nearly 1,300 sportspeople and found alcohol-related companies sponsored almost half of them. The sponsorship ranged from financial incentives, such as payment of competition fees and the supply of sports kit, but nearly half of the sponsorship deals included free or discounted alcohol for sporting functions and post-match celebrations. (Science Daily)
Medical journalists need improved conflict-of-interest standards, say Dartmouth researchers Nov 20, 2008
Co-authors on the paper, titled "Who's Watching the Watchdogs? Medical Journalism and Entanglement," are Lisa Schwartz, associate professor of medicine and of community and family medicine at DMS, and Ray Moynihan with the School of Medicine and Public Health at the University of Newcastle in Australia. Schwartz and Woloshin are also affiliated with the Veteran's Affairs Outcomes Group and the Center for Medicine and the Media at The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice. (EurekAlert!)
Meet Camden men 38-50 Nov 19, 2008
Age: 58 Gender: Male Height: 5'2/157 cm Last action: 19-Nov-08 Location: Newcastle, New South Wales. Wanted : 1 female,low km's,good maintenance record. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
It's the latest crays Nov 18, 2008
Growth industry (from left) Stuart Hole, Neil Meyrick and Rob McCormack farm yabbies (below) north of Newcastle ... His findings are validation for yabby farmer Stuart Hole, of Aussie Crays at Pindimar, north of Newcastle ... Growth industry
(from left) Stuart Hole, Neil Meyrick and Rob McCormack farm yabbies (below) north of Newcastle. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Alcohol sponsors down the tube Nov 18, 2008
A survey of athletes co-written by a senior research fellow from the school of medicine and public health at the University of Newcastle, Kypros Kypri, found players in teams sponsored by alcohol companies drank heavily as a result ... " Two years ago Test selector David Boon was the face of Victoria Bitter. Now the former batsman - famous for drinking 52 cans of beer on a flight to England in 1989 - will promote responsible drinking at the cricket. But Dr Kypri said sporting codes could no... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
It's their shout: how alcohol sponsors encourage binge drinking Nov 17, 2008
The survey of 1279 athletes, co-authored by a senior research fellow from the school of medicine and public health at the University of Newcastle, Kypros Kypri, found close to half received sponsorship that included free or discounted alcoholic drinks. The study showed that when free alcohol was provided, drinking rose to harmful levels - which for most participants was more than six drinks in one sitting. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Emerton injury cuts into squad Nov 17, 2008
Newcastle Jets defender Mark Milligan has also been ruled out with an Achilles injury after being one of three players - along with fellow A-League players Jade North and Mile Jedinak - who received late call-ups as injury replacements last week. Emerton and Milligan will not be replaced, reducing the squad to 22. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Coke rejects Lion Nathan bid Nov 17, 2008
In Europe, Carlsberg and Heineken teamed up to buy Scottish & Newcastle, while SABMiller snapped up Grolsch. Meanwhile Belgian-Brazilian company InBev is close to completing a $52 billion takeover of US beer maker Anheuser-Busch. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Greenpeace blocked Indonesia palm oil shipments Nov 17, 2008
JONATHAN MOYLAN Newcastle, NSW, Australia. I totally support Greenpeace in their effort to block palm oil shipments because palm plantations are a horrible natural catastrophe for our sacred forests and our lovely and holy mother land. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
'Human-animal' embryo green light Nov 17, 2008
Two teams from Kings College London and Newcastle University have already applied to the HFEA to use hybrid embryos ... Lyle Armstrong, of Newcastle University, added: "This is excellent news. It is a positive outcome not just for our work but for the progress of British science in general and we hope that this will lead to new technologies to benefit everyone.". (Yahoo News -- Human Stem Cell Research)
Fiji look to heavens and prepare for hell Nov 16, 2008
He's since become a key member of the Newcastle Knights and the leader of the Bati in an honour he will forever cherish ... "There were times there where I thought, 'Is it all worth it?' I was just so close to giving it away. I'm glad I hung in there. It's all turned around for me and now we're playing in a semi-final to get into a final of the World Cup. It's amazing. It's been a pretty good turnaround. "It was tough at times to get through but I had good support from my family and was given... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Grapple could cost Cam the Boot Nov 16, 2008
Stewart's rip-roaring year with Manly could have made him a contender but he was omitted from the Centenary Test and relinquished the NSW starting fullback's role to Newcastle utility Kurt Gidley. Those two selection disappointments will cost him any hope. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Emerton out of World Cup qualifier Nov 16, 2008
Newcastle Jets defender Mark Milligan has also been ruled out with an Achilles injury after he was one of three players that received late call-ups as injury replacements last week, along with fellow A-League stars Jade North and Mile Jedinak. Emerton and Milligan will not be replaced, reducing the squad to 22. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Reds shine Asian light for Mariners Nov 15, 2008
BUOYED by the success of Adelaide United in the Asian Champions League, the Central Coast Mariners and Newcastle Jets are already well on their way to mapping out a path for success in the hope they can emulate the feats achieved by the Reds. Both clubs have watched closely as Adelaide made their way to the final, overcoming the likes of Japanese side Kashima Antlers and Uzbekistan giants Bunyodkor at the knockout stage. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Rival codes get behind 2018 Cup bid with stadiums deal Nov 15, 2008
But Adelaide and Perth would require new stadiums or substantially upgraded ones, while Newcastle and the Gold Coast are also being considered as possible match hosts. The spirit of camaraderie from other football codes would also satisfy another important requirement from soccer's world governing body, FIFA: that the World Cup bid is seen to have complete national support. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Orica, Incitec say their growth hinges on China Nov 15, 2008
Orica is building a new ammonium nitrate plant in Indonesia and is expanding its Australian plant, near Newcastle. Incitec has commissioned a new ammonium nitrate plant at Moranbah, in Queensland's coal-mining Bowen Basin, where Orica also has a newly built plant. (The Australian)
Fearless Fury looking North in bid to go native Nov 14, 2008
North, 26, remains the only confirmed signing for the Fury, although the club is due to unveil more signings today - Sydney FC teammates Jacob Timpano and Robbie Middleby, and former Newcastle Jets defender Paul Kohler, among them. There has been criticism that North does not tick the boxes of a genuine marquee player, but North Queensland chairman Don Matheson maintains the doubters are ignoring his key role as an indigenous ambassador for the club. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Battling Big Australians Nov 14, 2008
Kathy Ridge was a university science student when she first visited the ancient sand dunes of Stockton Bight, north of Newcastle. While surveying the sandy slopes during a field trip, she found a beautiful hand-carved tool and sneaked it into her backpack. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Meet Penrith girls 28-40 Nov 13, 2008
Age: 56 Gender: Female Height: 5'3/160 cm Last action: 13-Nov-08 Location: Newcastle, New South Wales. Fun Fantastic and 50 Something. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Jets boss takes seat in stand after outburst Nov 13, 2008
NEWCASTLE JETS coach Gary van Egmond will spend the next two matches in the stands after being found guilty of bringing the game into disrepute for his outburst after last Sunday's 2-2 draw against Perth Glory ... The incident which sparked the FFA's intervention occurred in the moments just after full-time when Newcastle were left seething after a last-minute penalty was awarded to Adrian Trinidad, who appeared to hit the deck theatrically after colliding with Jets defender Jade North ... While... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Hayne's pain turns to gain - snub paves way for spiritual awakening Nov 13, 2008
Hayne said he had been rejuvenated since being involved with the Fijian squad, which consists of relative no-names with the exception Newcastle winger Wes Naiqama, Broncos prop Ashton Sims and Bulldogs centre Daryl Millard. Reputation, he says, means nothing to them. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Cancer sidelines Moore Nov 13, 2008
They have been replaced by Newcastle Jets pair Jade North and Mark Milligan and Central Coast midfielder Mile Jedinak. Verbeek, who welcomed Moore back from international retirement only last month for the 4-0 win over Qatar, said he was pleased to hear of the promising outcome from the operation. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
2) Pom-bashing from the Herald Sun: "England is now a ghastly, quivering wedge of impotence" Nov 13, 2008
Malcolm Reilly, who now lives in Newcastle where he coached the Knights to the 1997 premiership, was the star of that fabulous Lions team. Like other expat Lions living in Australia, he is disturbed by England's capitulation: "They (England) needed to win that game (against NZ)," he said. (Guardian Unlimited -- Sport)
Kinnear facing FA rap over 'Mickey Mouse' attack Nov 12, 2008
Newcastle manager Joe Kinnear faces disciplinary action from the English Football Association after he was asked to explain remarks describing referee Martin Atkinson as a "Mickey Mouse" official. Kinnear's outburst came after Newcastle's 2-1 defeat at Fulham on Sunday, during which Atkinson awarded Fulham a penalty which enabled them to win the match ... The Newcastle boss, who has a week to explain himself, has already received a slap on the wrists from the FA this season following an... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Van Egmond banished to the stands Nov 12, 2008
Newcastle Jets coach Gary van Egmond has been banished to the stands for two A-League matches after being found guilty of bringing the game into disrepute. Football Federation Australia (FFA) announced the sanction today over the incident where van Egmond angrily confronted Glory striker Adrian Trinidad on the field after their teams' 2-2 draw in Perth on Sunday. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Newcastle's van Egmond banned from sidelines Nov 12, 2008
Newcastle coach banned from sidelines - - SI.com ... Newcastle coach banned from sidelines ... SYDNEY, Australia (AP) -Newcastle Jets coach Gary van Egmond has been banned from the sidelines for two A-League matches after a Football Federation Australia tribunal found him guilty of bringing the game into disrepute. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Australia defender Moore out after cancer surgery Nov 12, 2008
Former Glasgow Rangers and Newcastle United defender Craig Moore has had surgery for testicular cancer and withdrawn from Australia's team for next week's World Cup qualifier against Bahrain. The 32-year-old center back released a statement announcing his condition Wednesday, a day after an operation and five days after being diagnosed. (International Herald Tribune)
Van Egmond banned Nov 12, 2008
Newcastle Jets coach Gary van Egmond has been handed a fourth-match ban and a $2000 fine by Football Federation Australia after being found guilty of bringing the game into disrepute. The punishment comes after van Egmond stormed onto the field to berate the referee and Perth players at the completion of Newcastle's controversial 2-2 draw with the Glory in last Sunday night's Hyundai A-League fixture at Members Equity Stadium ... FFA found the Newcastle head coach breached clause 2. (sportal.com.au)
Baulkham Hills girls 28-40 Nov 11, 2008
Age: 52 Gender: Female Height: 5'7/170 cm Last action: 11-Nov-08 Location: Newcastle, New South Wales. I want friendship and romance. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Bula boys bulldoze Ireland, now for more men in green Nov 11, 2008
The Newcastle connection of Naiqama and Akuila Uate had been two of Fiji's most dangerous players throughout the tournament, and they were always going to be hard to handle for the 'Hounds. And so it was that on the half hour, Uate drifted across the field and barged over Lee Doran, scoring his first of two tries, and the Fijians charged into the lead. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Diego's the one for me: Kosmina Nov 11, 2008
The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. Michael CockerillNovember 12, 2008. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Cash-strapped Fiji hit World Cup jackpot Nov 11, 2008
"Money was never an issue," Fijian captain, Newcastle star Wes Naiqama said. "We all play because we're passionate about the game.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
* Fiji batter Irish to earn spot in World Cup semis Nov 11, 2008
Exciting 21-year-old Newcastle Knights winger Akuila Uate scored two tries to take his tournament tally to five ... Newcastle Knights center Naiqama added five goals for a match haul of 14 points. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Kewell among big guns recalled by Australia Nov 11, 2008
Former Glasgow Rangers captain and Newcastle United defender Craig Moore is the only player in the squad from Australias domestic A-League. The 32-year-old centre back, now contracted to the Queensland Roar, made his return to international football against Qatar after a brief retirement. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Luhrmann bows to studio pressure, changes Australia's ending Nov 10, 2008
Posted by: ian jones, newcastle. YOUR SAY. (LIVENEWS.com.au)
Who's your Dadi? Perth steal Jets' glory Nov 10, 2008
NEWCASTLE JETS coach Gary van Egmond lost his cool at the end of a dramatic match against fellow strugglers Perth Glory at Members Equity Stadium last night, and not for the first time this season Glory's Argentine import Adrian Trinidad was at the centre of the drama ... Newcastle thought they had snatched a priceless win, and almost did. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Jets coach could be sent to stands Nov 10, 2008
Newcastle coach Gary van Egmond could be banished to the stands over his part in a melee after Sunday night's A-League game against Perth. The Football Federation of Australia (FFA) has confirmed van Egmond had breached the its national code of conduct when he confronted Glory striker Adrian Trinidad after the 2-2 draw at Members Equity Stadium. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
English succeed only in offending rivals as cup campaign losessteam Nov 10, 2008
English succeed only in offending rivals as cup campaign loses steam. English succeed only in offending rivals as cup campaign loses steam. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Bookies cheer again and again as longshots claim the major carnivalprizes Nov 10, 2008
To think the Kris Lees-trained filly headed from Newcastle to the stable of Ross McDonald at Caulfield. So Samantha Miss and Weekend Hussler were stabled alongside each other. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Key players get behind Kumuls NRL side Nov 10, 2008
After Saturday night's 36-24 loss to New Zealand in Newcastle, sources close to the England camp blame the military style of the coach ... "They're not even rooting in this town," The Times quotes the proprietor of the Ducks Nuts Hotel in Newcastle, who told visiting scribes covering the England-New Zealand World Cup match the credit crunch was having such an effect, the local brothel didn't get its first customer the previous Saturday until 2am. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Climate Activists Disrupt Australian Power Plant Nov 10, 2008
In July, environment groups staged a six-day protest aimed at shutting Australia's Newcastle coal terminal, which is the world's biggest coal port, while power stations and the office of Prime Minister Kevin Rudd have also been targeted. In December, the Australian government will announce its target for greenhouse emissions by 2020, and details of its plan for carbon trading, due to start in July 2010. (Planet Ark, United States)
* Vatuvei scores four tries as Kiwis stun England Nov 9, 2008
AFP, NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA Sunday, Nov 09, 2008, Page 20. New Zealands Manu Vatuvei scores his third try in the second half against England during their rugby league World Cup match in Newcastle, Australia, yesterday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Murphy's lore suggests England's only hope is getting underKangaroos' skin Nov 8, 2008
England play New Zealand tonight in Newcastle with one team certain to play Australia in the final on November 22 ... Insofar as Inglis, Folau, Slater and Smith are pivotal to victory, England would be advised to study the video of Melbourne's losses to Newcastle and Manly, even the Warriors ... Newcastle coach Brian Smith, the brother of England's Tony, was the first NRL coach to cast the Storm to sea. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Plenty of interest in the hot Rodd and Kavanagh combo Nov 8, 2008
The Newcastle jockey rides the $1 million yearling buy Triumphant Choice in the second event, having won on his stablemate Wanted at Rosehill last Saturday. Triumphant Choice has had two recent trials and has drawn barrier four. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Search: Sales jobs Nov 7, 2008
Your job search found 4602 Sales Jobs. Viewing matches 1-20. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Thurston set for show of strength, says Stuart Nov 7, 2008
AUSTRALIAN coach Ricky Stuart has no doubts the mental strain on halfback Johnathan Thurston will hold up to a Test match on Sunday just six days after the funeral of his uncle - and believes the experience may even help him grieve. Thurston was named to take on Papua New Guinea on Sunday night, and after speaking with the playmaker this week, Stuart said yesterday he would "definitely play" despite the bashing death of his uncle, Richard Saunders, in Brisbane on October 25. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Kossie blows up over early-season trading Nov 7, 2008
Kosmina's ideal solution would be to have these such windows closed completely in an attempt to restore team unity, which he believes is under threat from the mid-season deals being struck, such as Jade North's move to North Queensland as their marquee player - despite still being captain of Newcastle ... One of the Newcastle players had a whinge about it in the press and I think it's fair. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
NSW Minerals Council Is `Extremely Concerned' at Higher Coal Royalty Plan Nov 7, 2008
The proposed royalty increase comes on top of rising costs for miners caused by bottlenecks at Newcastle port. Port constraints at Newcastle must be resolved before a single additional cent is extracted from the industry,'' the council said in the statement ... Prices for thermal coal exported from Newcastle, the world's biggest export harbor for the fuel, were at $100. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Meet Sydney men 18-30 Nov 6, 2008
Age: 41 Gender: Male Height: 5'11/180 cm Last action: 06-Nov-08 Location: Newcastle, New South Wales (somersetpark). Newly separated looking to meet new people. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Road to ACL riches about to get even more congested Nov 5, 2008
For the Central Coast Mariners and Newcastle Jets - Australia's representatives next year - the bar is about to go up a notch. For Adelaide United, who have been punching above their weight on the continent all year, even delivering the knockout blow in the final might not be enough to alter the course of history. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Meet Sydney women 48+ Nov 4, 2008
Age: 41 Gender: Female Height: 5'5/165 cm Last action: 04-Nov-08 Location: Newcastle, New South Wales (Lake Macquarie). Looking for an easy going man with a good heart, nature, honest and loveable. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Hope for New Zealand fans Nov 4, 2008
On the back of his performance against the Kumuls, Luke will be difficult to dislodge from the top squad and will be pushing hard for a starting berth in Saturday's clash with the English in Newcastle. Luke said even though he sat out the drubbing against Australia, he still felt the pain of a loss which his captain Nathan Cayless described as a let-down for the entire country. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Benji playing Poms appears a stretch Nov 4, 2008
STAR playmaker Benji Marshall was reduced to a few hamstring stretches when the New Zealand team arrived in Newcastle yesterday ahead of Saturday night's World Cup clash with England at EnergyAustralia Stadium. The Kiwis trained at Balance Oval at Mayfield in hot conditions yesterday afternoon, and the England team flew into Newcastle Airport last night after their 52-4 loss to Australia in Melbourne on Sunday night ... Marshall worked his hamstrings with several exercises yesterday, which was... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Study: Woman Loses Leg to Bird Peck Nov 4, 2008
The woman, 84, went to an emergency room in Newcastle, New South Wales with pain, swelling and redness to her lower left leg, near the site where her daughter's magpie had attacked her 11 days before. She was admitted to hospital and prescribed antibiotics and anti-fungal drugs, but her condition continued to worsen. (Fox News)
Sydney will get 300 extra buses: govt Nov 4, 2008
November 4, 2008 - 5:10PM. The NSW government's promise to deliver 300 extra buses from next year is on track following assurances from manufacturers, Transport Minister David Campbell says. (The Age)
Elderly woman loses lower leg after magpie's infectious peck Nov 4, 2008
The Newcastle woman reported that within a week of the pecking incident she experienced pain, swelling and redness near the injury site. Doctors at the Calvary Mater Newcastle treated her with antibiotics and anti-fungal drugs. (The Canberra Times)