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Thursday 3 September 2026

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Newcastle morning briefing

Knights injury woes deepen as Burwood Inn sets reopening date

Morning, Newcastle. A clear 16 degrees out there, so here is what is happening around town on Thursday.

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  1. Knights suffer another injury blow as home semi hinges on rested Roosters

    The Knights have suffered another injury blow as their home semi-final hinges on a rested Roosters outfit, with another Newcastle player sidelined for the rest of 2026.

    newcastleherald.com.au

  2. 'I'm spewing': Inside Knights forward's horrific injury, finals heartbreak

    A Knights forward has opened up on his horrific injury and the finals heartbreak, saying he didn't realise how bad it was at first and thought he'd just rolled his ankle.

    newcastleherald.com.au

  3. Rising from the ashes: The Burwood Inn's 'reopening' date is revealed

    The Burwood Inn's reopening date has been revealed, with the popular Merewether watering hole closed since a June 2023 fire tore through the building.

    newcastleherald.com.au

  4. Medowie KFC dishes up a national victory

    Medowie has been crowned home to Australia's best KFC team after taking out the national final of the KFC Games on Sunday, beating seven of the country's top KFC restaurant teams.

    newcastleweekly.com.au

  5. Newcastle's smartest team is trying to work out how to end a 38-year drought

    Newcastle's university team is hoping to end a 38-year title drought, with the side on course to end their long wait for a championship.

    newcastleherald.com.au

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