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The Advertiser
09-07-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Knights flyer's brother joins Newcastle Rugby League club
Alex Young, the brother of Knights winger Dominic Young, is set to land in the Newcastle Rugby League. The Cessnock Goannas announced Alex's signing late Tuesday night. "Welcome to Cessnock Goannas," the club wrote in social media posts. Alex's recruitment comes after Dom returned to the Knights a few weeks ago. The brothers were previously at the Sydney Roosters together. Alex, now 26, played in the lower grades in England before joining his younger brother at the Roosters ahead of the 2024 NRL season. Dom, 23, left Newcastle after the the 2023 campaign and a three-year stint at the Knights, but returned last month and is contracted for the next two seasons. Alex, who pursued a legal career whilst playing in England, was on a development deal at the Roosters. The Jamaican international only played a handful of NSW Cup games, mostly turning out for Glebe Dirty Reds in the Ron Massey Cup, which is essentially the third tier of rugby league in NSW. Dom has shared Cessnock's Instagram post with the news of his brother's signing. After some mixed form in the first half of the season, Cessnock are placed fifth heading into round 13. The 5-5 Coalfields club beat Wests 28-20 last round and travel to Toronto to face Macquarie, who are second last, on Saturday. It's not yet clear how many points Alex will be worth towards Cessnock's player points cap. Newcastle Rugby League is yet to update the database on its website. Alex Young, the brother of Knights winger Dominic Young, is set to land in the Newcastle Rugby League. The Cessnock Goannas announced Alex's signing late Tuesday night. "Welcome to Cessnock Goannas," the club wrote in social media posts. Alex's recruitment comes after Dom returned to the Knights a few weeks ago. The brothers were previously at the Sydney Roosters together. Alex, now 26, played in the lower grades in England before joining his younger brother at the Roosters ahead of the 2024 NRL season. Dom, 23, left Newcastle after the the 2023 campaign and a three-year stint at the Knights, but returned last month and is contracted for the next two seasons. Alex, who pursued a legal career whilst playing in England, was on a development deal at the Roosters. The Jamaican international only played a handful of NSW Cup games, mostly turning out for Glebe Dirty Reds in the Ron Massey Cup, which is essentially the third tier of rugby league in NSW. Dom has shared Cessnock's Instagram post with the news of his brother's signing. After some mixed form in the first half of the season, Cessnock are placed fifth heading into round 13. The 5-5 Coalfields club beat Wests 28-20 last round and travel to Toronto to face Macquarie, who are second last, on Saturday. It's not yet clear how many points Alex will be worth towards Cessnock's player points cap. Newcastle Rugby League is yet to update the database on its website. Alex Young, the brother of Knights winger Dominic Young, is set to land in the Newcastle Rugby League. The Cessnock Goannas announced Alex's signing late Tuesday night. "Welcome to Cessnock Goannas," the club wrote in social media posts. Alex's recruitment comes after Dom returned to the Knights a few weeks ago. The brothers were previously at the Sydney Roosters together. Alex, now 26, played in the lower grades in England before joining his younger brother at the Roosters ahead of the 2024 NRL season. Dom, 23, left Newcastle after the the 2023 campaign and a three-year stint at the Knights, but returned last month and is contracted for the next two seasons. Alex, who pursued a legal career whilst playing in England, was on a development deal at the Roosters. The Jamaican international only played a handful of NSW Cup games, mostly turning out for Glebe Dirty Reds in the Ron Massey Cup, which is essentially the third tier of rugby league in NSW. Dom has shared Cessnock's Instagram post with the news of his brother's signing. After some mixed form in the first half of the season, Cessnock are placed fifth heading into round 13. The 5-5 Coalfields club beat Wests 28-20 last round and travel to Toronto to face Macquarie, who are second last, on Saturday. It's not yet clear how many points Alex will be worth towards Cessnock's player points cap. Newcastle Rugby League is yet to update the database on its website. Alex Young, the brother of Knights winger Dominic Young, is set to land in the Newcastle Rugby League. The Cessnock Goannas announced Alex's signing late Tuesday night. "Welcome to Cessnock Goannas," the club wrote in social media posts. Alex's recruitment comes after Dom returned to the Knights a few weeks ago. The brothers were previously at the Sydney Roosters together. Alex, now 26, played in the lower grades in England before joining his younger brother at the Roosters ahead of the 2024 NRL season. Dom, 23, left Newcastle after the the 2023 campaign and a three-year stint at the Knights, but returned last month and is contracted for the next two seasons. Alex, who pursued a legal career whilst playing in England, was on a development deal at the Roosters. The Jamaican international only played a handful of NSW Cup games, mostly turning out for Glebe Dirty Reds in the Ron Massey Cup, which is essentially the third tier of rugby league in NSW. Dom has shared Cessnock's Instagram post with the news of his brother's signing. After some mixed form in the first half of the season, Cessnock are placed fifth heading into round 13. The 5-5 Coalfields club beat Wests 28-20 last round and travel to Toronto to face Macquarie, who are second last, on Saturday. It's not yet clear how many points Alex will be worth towards Cessnock's player points cap. Newcastle Rugby League is yet to update the database on its website.
ABC News
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- ABC News
Australian James Webb places third at Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest
Cranberry juice and minimal chewing. That's how Sydney man James Webb said he was able to eat 45-and-a-half hot dogs in just 10 minutes. The massive feat landed the 36-year-old a podium finish at Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest in New York. He finished behind Patrick Bertoletti, who ate 46-and-a-half hot dogs, and 17-time champion Joey "Jaws" Chestnut, who managed to finish 70-and-a-half. Speaking to ABC News Breakfast after the competition, Webb described himself as "a little bit tired and hot dogged out". The competition comes after months of interesting training. As Webb described it, he had to "eat more to eat more". "So, grill up a bunch of hot dogs, line them up, and set the timer and off you go," Webb said. "It's been a crazy month of every second day eating hot dogs. "To be honest, I'm kind of glad it's over for another year." As a former gym owner, Webb is familiar with training. "I love lifting weights, I love training. But I also love to eat," he said. "So, trying to balance the two lifestyles — it's a fun challenge." Webb first rose to competitive eating notoriety after finishing a 5 kilogram hamburger with fries, wedges and onion rings in 27 minutes and 37 seconds at the Khartoum Hotel in Cessnock in 2021. He is the only person to do so in under 30 minutes. From there, he has become Australian #1 and world #4 in Major League eating and holds seven records, including 70 glazed donuts in eight minutes, 338 pistachios in eight minutes and 224 Chicken Wings in 10 minutes. "[It's] crazy how a random burger challenge on a random Saturday afternoon had such an impact," Webb said. "It's changed my whole life, my whole family's life. Eating is my life now." He said the competitions have led to some pretty cool things. "We're in New York City as a family on the Fourth of July, which is pretty significant for the Americans. "So to be a part of that in New York City, competitive eating has got me here, you know? So [I'm] super grateful." Alongside Webb on the hot dog podium was world #1 Major League eater Joey Chestnut. He returned to the hot dog contest after missing last year's due to a contract dispute over a brand deal with plant-based meat company Impossible Foods. Chestnut, 41, holds the title for the hot dog competition after eating 76 in 2021. This year marked the 17th win in 20 appearances for the Westfield, Indiana, eater at the internationally televised competition. "I wish I ate a couple more. Sorry guys," Chestnut told the New York crowd. "I'll be back next year." Defending champion in the women's division, Miki Sudo of Tampa, Florida, won her 11th title, downing 33 dogs, besting a dozen competitors. Last year, she ate a record 51 links. She also was apologetic for her performance. "I feel like I let the fans down a little bit. I heard people in the crowd saying, 'Go for 52,'" Sudo told ESPN. "Obviously, I'm always setting my goals high, but the hot dogs weren't cooperating. For some reason, the buns felt larger today." The annual eat-a-thon, held outside the original Nathan's Famous restaurant in Coney Island, Brooklyn, has been running since 1972. Chestnut bested 14 fellow competitors from across the US and the world, including Australia, the Czech Republic, Ontario, England and Brazil. ABC/AP
The Advertiser
25-06-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Pickers premiership hero Alchin returns for Coalfields derby as a Bulldog
Maitland Pickers three-time premiership hero Reid Alchin returns to the Maitland Sportsground on Saturday as a Bulldog. It will be Alchin's first game against his old club after taking up a contract to play for St Gaudens in the French Elite 1 competition after winning his third premiership with Maitland in the Newcastle RL in 2024. Alchin's father Mick is a former Bulldogs president and his brother Jono plays with the club, so the pull back to his junior club proved too strong for his on his return from France. "Jono my brother and I got to play our first game together at Kurri on the weekend and we won against Cessnock. It was pretty special," Alchin said. "I spoke to a lot of people before I came back. I've had a bit of success in the last years, and it's just another sort of challenge at Kurri. "My first job was as a boilermaker and I spoke to my old boss, Glen Messenger who played in the (1993-95) grand finals for Kurri before coming back and just a lot of community people. "My family links and their support to go back made it the right call." Alchin was a surprise inclusion in the Bulldogs memorable Magic Round win against the Northern Hawks, which ended a 43-game losing streak. The Bulldogs defeated Cessnock for the second time this season last Saturday to take their season record to four wins and four losses. Alchin said he expects a tough game against Maitland, but has nothing but affection for the club which gave him so many opportunities and cherished memories. "I don't have any grudges with anyone there. They're all my good friends," he said. "I have a lot of respect for Maitland and everyone that was there. I've got mates for life from there. "Even though I chose not to go back there this year, it's got nothing to do with footy or anything. It's just purely I wanted to play with my family." Alchin said he wasn't going to make any predictions about the result other than to say the Bulldogs will be very competitive and trying their utmost. "We're just going to show up and, do our job and hopefully come away with a win," he said. "I know (coach Paul) Stringer is going to be passionate about it. "He loves his footy. He's doing an awesome job at Kurri. "We got an absolute serving at half-time against Cessnock, and I think the boys pulled their finger out after that, which was good." Alchin is impressed with the players Stringer has brought with him including his son Jack and his good mates Brae Verheyen and Connagh Takairangi. "Jack is just an absolute workhorse. If there's no play called, he will just say, 'Get out the way and throw me the ball'," Alchin said. "Jack and Brae are best mates along with Connagh and they all played footy together down in Sydney. They've all got similar traits. They just put their hand up and go as hard as they can for as long as they can." Another new teammate Mitch Garbutt was nearly Alchin's coach at St Gaudens until Garbutt's deal fell through. Alchin said playing in France was an awesome experience and one he will always cherish. "My partner went over with me. We had Joseph Besgrove from the Entrance and Jay Bell, from Lakes, as well. So we all played together. "It was just a great experience. I encourage anyone who gets the chance to go there and experience something different." Maitland Pickers three-time premiership hero Reid Alchin returns to the Maitland Sportsground on Saturday as a Bulldog. It will be Alchin's first game against his old club after taking up a contract to play for St Gaudens in the French Elite 1 competition after winning his third premiership with Maitland in the Newcastle RL in 2024. Alchin's father Mick is a former Bulldogs president and his brother Jono plays with the club, so the pull back to his junior club proved too strong for his on his return from France. "Jono my brother and I got to play our first game together at Kurri on the weekend and we won against Cessnock. It was pretty special," Alchin said. "I spoke to a lot of people before I came back. I've had a bit of success in the last years, and it's just another sort of challenge at Kurri. "My first job was as a boilermaker and I spoke to my old boss, Glen Messenger who played in the (1993-95) grand finals for Kurri before coming back and just a lot of community people. "My family links and their support to go back made it the right call." Alchin was a surprise inclusion in the Bulldogs memorable Magic Round win against the Northern Hawks, which ended a 43-game losing streak. The Bulldogs defeated Cessnock for the second time this season last Saturday to take their season record to four wins and four losses. Alchin said he expects a tough game against Maitland, but has nothing but affection for the club which gave him so many opportunities and cherished memories. "I don't have any grudges with anyone there. They're all my good friends," he said. "I have a lot of respect for Maitland and everyone that was there. I've got mates for life from there. "Even though I chose not to go back there this year, it's got nothing to do with footy or anything. It's just purely I wanted to play with my family." Alchin said he wasn't going to make any predictions about the result other than to say the Bulldogs will be very competitive and trying their utmost. "We're just going to show up and, do our job and hopefully come away with a win," he said. "I know (coach Paul) Stringer is going to be passionate about it. "He loves his footy. He's doing an awesome job at Kurri. "We got an absolute serving at half-time against Cessnock, and I think the boys pulled their finger out after that, which was good." Alchin is impressed with the players Stringer has brought with him including his son Jack and his good mates Brae Verheyen and Connagh Takairangi. "Jack is just an absolute workhorse. If there's no play called, he will just say, 'Get out the way and throw me the ball'," Alchin said. "Jack and Brae are best mates along with Connagh and they all played footy together down in Sydney. They've all got similar traits. They just put their hand up and go as hard as they can for as long as they can." Another new teammate Mitch Garbutt was nearly Alchin's coach at St Gaudens until Garbutt's deal fell through. Alchin said playing in France was an awesome experience and one he will always cherish. "My partner went over with me. We had Joseph Besgrove from the Entrance and Jay Bell, from Lakes, as well. So we all played together. "It was just a great experience. I encourage anyone who gets the chance to go there and experience something different." Maitland Pickers three-time premiership hero Reid Alchin returns to the Maitland Sportsground on Saturday as a Bulldog. It will be Alchin's first game against his old club after taking up a contract to play for St Gaudens in the French Elite 1 competition after winning his third premiership with Maitland in the Newcastle RL in 2024. Alchin's father Mick is a former Bulldogs president and his brother Jono plays with the club, so the pull back to his junior club proved too strong for his on his return from France. "Jono my brother and I got to play our first game together at Kurri on the weekend and we won against Cessnock. It was pretty special," Alchin said. "I spoke to a lot of people before I came back. I've had a bit of success in the last years, and it's just another sort of challenge at Kurri. "My first job was as a boilermaker and I spoke to my old boss, Glen Messenger who played in the (1993-95) grand finals for Kurri before coming back and just a lot of community people. "My family links and their support to go back made it the right call." Alchin was a surprise inclusion in the Bulldogs memorable Magic Round win against the Northern Hawks, which ended a 43-game losing streak. The Bulldogs defeated Cessnock for the second time this season last Saturday to take their season record to four wins and four losses. Alchin said he expects a tough game against Maitland, but has nothing but affection for the club which gave him so many opportunities and cherished memories. "I don't have any grudges with anyone there. They're all my good friends," he said. "I have a lot of respect for Maitland and everyone that was there. I've got mates for life from there. "Even though I chose not to go back there this year, it's got nothing to do with footy or anything. It's just purely I wanted to play with my family." Alchin said he wasn't going to make any predictions about the result other than to say the Bulldogs will be very competitive and trying their utmost. "We're just going to show up and, do our job and hopefully come away with a win," he said. "I know (coach Paul) Stringer is going to be passionate about it. "He loves his footy. He's doing an awesome job at Kurri. "We got an absolute serving at half-time against Cessnock, and I think the boys pulled their finger out after that, which was good." Alchin is impressed with the players Stringer has brought with him including his son Jack and his good mates Brae Verheyen and Connagh Takairangi. "Jack is just an absolute workhorse. If there's no play called, he will just say, 'Get out the way and throw me the ball'," Alchin said. "Jack and Brae are best mates along with Connagh and they all played footy together down in Sydney. They've all got similar traits. They just put their hand up and go as hard as they can for as long as they can." Another new teammate Mitch Garbutt was nearly Alchin's coach at St Gaudens until Garbutt's deal fell through. Alchin said playing in France was an awesome experience and one he will always cherish. "My partner went over with me. We had Joseph Besgrove from the Entrance and Jay Bell, from Lakes, as well. So we all played together. "It was just a great experience. I encourage anyone who gets the chance to go there and experience something different." Maitland Pickers three-time premiership hero Reid Alchin returns to the Maitland Sportsground on Saturday as a Bulldog. It will be Alchin's first game against his old club after taking up a contract to play for St Gaudens in the French Elite 1 competition after winning his third premiership with Maitland in the Newcastle RL in 2024. Alchin's father Mick is a former Bulldogs president and his brother Jono plays with the club, so the pull back to his junior club proved too strong for his on his return from France. "Jono my brother and I got to play our first game together at Kurri on the weekend and we won against Cessnock. It was pretty special," Alchin said. "I spoke to a lot of people before I came back. I've had a bit of success in the last years, and it's just another sort of challenge at Kurri. "My first job was as a boilermaker and I spoke to my old boss, Glen Messenger who played in the (1993-95) grand finals for Kurri before coming back and just a lot of community people. "My family links and their support to go back made it the right call." Alchin was a surprise inclusion in the Bulldogs memorable Magic Round win against the Northern Hawks, which ended a 43-game losing streak. The Bulldogs defeated Cessnock for the second time this season last Saturday to take their season record to four wins and four losses. Alchin said he expects a tough game against Maitland, but has nothing but affection for the club which gave him so many opportunities and cherished memories. "I don't have any grudges with anyone there. They're all my good friends," he said. "I have a lot of respect for Maitland and everyone that was there. I've got mates for life from there. "Even though I chose not to go back there this year, it's got nothing to do with footy or anything. It's just purely I wanted to play with my family." Alchin said he wasn't going to make any predictions about the result other than to say the Bulldogs will be very competitive and trying their utmost. "We're just going to show up and, do our job and hopefully come away with a win," he said. "I know (coach Paul) Stringer is going to be passionate about it. "He loves his footy. He's doing an awesome job at Kurri. "We got an absolute serving at half-time against Cessnock, and I think the boys pulled their finger out after that, which was good." Alchin is impressed with the players Stringer has brought with him including his son Jack and his good mates Brae Verheyen and Connagh Takairangi. "Jack is just an absolute workhorse. If there's no play called, he will just say, 'Get out the way and throw me the ball'," Alchin said. "Jack and Brae are best mates along with Connagh and they all played footy together down in Sydney. They've all got similar traits. They just put their hand up and go as hard as they can for as long as they can." Another new teammate Mitch Garbutt was nearly Alchin's coach at St Gaudens until Garbutt's deal fell through. Alchin said playing in France was an awesome experience and one he will always cherish. "My partner went over with me. We had Joseph Besgrove from the Entrance and Jay Bell, from Lakes, as well. So we all played together. "It was just a great experience. I encourage anyone who gets the chance to go there and experience something different."
The Advertiser
09-06-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Maitland Opens women finish fourth as Cessnock men win state netball title
Maitland Opens netball team finished fourth and the Cessnock won the men's open title at the State Senior Netball Titles which finished in Campden on Monday. The Maitland Opens and Cessnock men's result capped off an incredible three-days for the Coalfields, with the Maitland All-Abilities team finishing runners up, and top-10 finishes by the Maitland U-17s in Championship Division, and Cessnock's Opens (Div 2), U-17s (Div 2), and U-15s (Div 3). The Maitland U-15s, whose preparations were hampered by injury, finished 15th with six wins, but should retain their Championship Division status next year. Maitland's U-17s finished ninth with 10 wins and a draw from their 19 games. Cessnock's open men's team went through the tournament undefeated winning all 10 games in the top flight. Kurri Kurri's open men's team finished sixth of 12 teams in division 2, with a five win, six loss record. The Maitland Opens teams had gone into the final day in fifth place, two points or one win behind four teams sharing top spot. Their title hopes were unfortunately dashed with a 25-18 loss to Wyong in their first game on Monday. They rallied and came home strong winning their final five games beating Liverpool City (22-17), Woolgoolga (22-12), Charlestown (18-17), Blacktown City (19-11) and St George (21-7). They finished with a 15 win, three loss record, eclipsing Newcastle who were seventh with 10 wins, and Charlestown ninth with nine wins and a draw. Cessnock's Open team were eighth in Division 2 with 10 wins and seven losses. They finished 10th in U-17 Div 2 with seven wins and nine losses, and 10th in U-15 Div 3 with nine wins and a draw from their 16 matches. Kurri Kurri Opens finished 10th in Division 3 with six wins, 12th in U-17 Div 3 with five wins, and 14th in U-15 Div 3 with four wins and two draws. Maitland Opens netball team finished fourth and the Cessnock won the men's open title at the State Senior Netball Titles which finished in Campden on Monday. The Maitland Opens and Cessnock men's result capped off an incredible three-days for the Coalfields, with the Maitland All-Abilities team finishing runners up, and top-10 finishes by the Maitland U-17s in Championship Division, and Cessnock's Opens (Div 2), U-17s (Div 2), and U-15s (Div 3). The Maitland U-15s, whose preparations were hampered by injury, finished 15th with six wins, but should retain their Championship Division status next year. Maitland's U-17s finished ninth with 10 wins and a draw from their 19 games. Cessnock's open men's team went through the tournament undefeated winning all 10 games in the top flight. Kurri Kurri's open men's team finished sixth of 12 teams in division 2, with a five win, six loss record. The Maitland Opens teams had gone into the final day in fifth place, two points or one win behind four teams sharing top spot. Their title hopes were unfortunately dashed with a 25-18 loss to Wyong in their first game on Monday. They rallied and came home strong winning their final five games beating Liverpool City (22-17), Woolgoolga (22-12), Charlestown (18-17), Blacktown City (19-11) and St George (21-7). They finished with a 15 win, three loss record, eclipsing Newcastle who were seventh with 10 wins, and Charlestown ninth with nine wins and a draw. Cessnock's Open team were eighth in Division 2 with 10 wins and seven losses. They finished 10th in U-17 Div 2 with seven wins and nine losses, and 10th in U-15 Div 3 with nine wins and a draw from their 16 matches. Kurri Kurri Opens finished 10th in Division 3 with six wins, 12th in U-17 Div 3 with five wins, and 14th in U-15 Div 3 with four wins and two draws. Maitland Opens netball team finished fourth and the Cessnock won the men's open title at the State Senior Netball Titles which finished in Campden on Monday. The Maitland Opens and Cessnock men's result capped off an incredible three-days for the Coalfields, with the Maitland All-Abilities team finishing runners up, and top-10 finishes by the Maitland U-17s in Championship Division, and Cessnock's Opens (Div 2), U-17s (Div 2), and U-15s (Div 3). The Maitland U-15s, whose preparations were hampered by injury, finished 15th with six wins, but should retain their Championship Division status next year. Maitland's U-17s finished ninth with 10 wins and a draw from their 19 games. Cessnock's open men's team went through the tournament undefeated winning all 10 games in the top flight. Kurri Kurri's open men's team finished sixth of 12 teams in division 2, with a five win, six loss record. The Maitland Opens teams had gone into the final day in fifth place, two points or one win behind four teams sharing top spot. Their title hopes were unfortunately dashed with a 25-18 loss to Wyong in their first game on Monday. They rallied and came home strong winning their final five games beating Liverpool City (22-17), Woolgoolga (22-12), Charlestown (18-17), Blacktown City (19-11) and St George (21-7). They finished with a 15 win, three loss record, eclipsing Newcastle who were seventh with 10 wins, and Charlestown ninth with nine wins and a draw. Cessnock's Open team were eighth in Division 2 with 10 wins and seven losses. They finished 10th in U-17 Div 2 with seven wins and nine losses, and 10th in U-15 Div 3 with nine wins and a draw from their 16 matches. Kurri Kurri Opens finished 10th in Division 3 with six wins, 12th in U-17 Div 3 with five wins, and 14th in U-15 Div 3 with four wins and two draws. Maitland Opens netball team finished fourth and the Cessnock won the men's open title at the State Senior Netball Titles which finished in Campden on Monday. The Maitland Opens and Cessnock men's result capped off an incredible three-days for the Coalfields, with the Maitland All-Abilities team finishing runners up, and top-10 finishes by the Maitland U-17s in Championship Division, and Cessnock's Opens (Div 2), U-17s (Div 2), and U-15s (Div 3). The Maitland U-15s, whose preparations were hampered by injury, finished 15th with six wins, but should retain their Championship Division status next year. Maitland's U-17s finished ninth with 10 wins and a draw from their 19 games. Cessnock's open men's team went through the tournament undefeated winning all 10 games in the top flight. Kurri Kurri's open men's team finished sixth of 12 teams in division 2, with a five win, six loss record. The Maitland Opens teams had gone into the final day in fifth place, two points or one win behind four teams sharing top spot. Their title hopes were unfortunately dashed with a 25-18 loss to Wyong in their first game on Monday. They rallied and came home strong winning their final five games beating Liverpool City (22-17), Woolgoolga (22-12), Charlestown (18-17), Blacktown City (19-11) and St George (21-7). They finished with a 15 win, three loss record, eclipsing Newcastle who were seventh with 10 wins, and Charlestown ninth with nine wins and a draw. Cessnock's Open team were eighth in Division 2 with 10 wins and seven losses. They finished 10th in U-17 Div 2 with seven wins and nine losses, and 10th in U-15 Div 3 with nine wins and a draw from their 16 matches. Kurri Kurri Opens finished 10th in Division 3 with six wins, 12th in U-17 Div 3 with five wins, and 14th in U-15 Div 3 with four wins and two draws.
News.com.au
29-05-2025
- Business
- News.com.au
With no first division winner for Thursday's Powerball $30m prize, the jackpot will rocket to $50m next week
The Powerball jackpot has rocketed to $50m with no winning entry for the first division winning entry for Thursday night's $30m draw. The winning numbers were 21, 35, 26, 23, 15, 10, 7 and the Powerball number was 18. However, four lucky Aussies managed to score big after splitting the division two prize of $483,505.80, with each of the foursome now $120,876.45 richer. With no winner for draw number 1515 on Thursday, the Powerball jackpot the prize will now soar to a staggering $50m for the June 5 draw. This comes just days after the Oz Lotto's $50m prize also failed to go off. Next Tuesday's prise has soared to $70m. That means two whopping jackpots – totalling $120m – will be up for grabs next week. Previously, an Aussie man bagged the $30m Powerball jackpot on 9 May as the sole division one winner. The NSW man from Cessnock, was ecstatic at the news of his win, and said 'there would no more worrying about bills now'. 'For a start, I'll look at buying a new house and looking after the family. Then, I'll take it from there,' he said.
