Cat, Don chiefs warn footy 'arms race' to force team to Tasmania

AFL football is in the middle of a spending "arms race" that will result in the relocation of one Victorian club to Tasmania.

Capsicum spray used to quell anti-Israel protesters

CAPSICUM spray was used on pro-Palestinian demonstrators who tried to storm a hotel where Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard spoke last night.

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? Maryland Multipurpose Centre will host domestic violence awareness activities for White Ribbon Day. The event is from 10.20am to 2.30pm and will include trivia, guest speakers, live music and lunch at 207 Maryland Drive, Maryland. Cost is $5 for lunch. Phone 4955 8111.

Message Board

Your chance to say a brief "thanks" or contact people. Phone (02) 49795980 between 9.30am and 1pm Monday to Friday or email letters@theherald.com.au.From Marion Lamb, of Bonnells Bay: The Older Women's Network Newcastle meets at 10am on the first Thursday of the month at The Loft, Wolfe Street, Newcastle (off the Hunter Street Mall) for discussion, guest speakers and social outings. Visitors always welcome. The next meeting is September 4. For details contact Marion, 4970 4447.

'bomber' Guest At Thirroul

THIRROUL RLFC will hold a sports lunch at Thirroul Bowling, Leagues and Recreation Club next Friday, July 18.

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? The Scottish Battlefield Band, right, will play at Belmont 16 Footers tonight, promoting their album Dookin. The band was named after area in Glasgow where they formed. The concert starts at 7.30pm. 4945 0888.? The Institute of Strata Title Management is holding a free seminar at Newcastle Town Hall tonight. Guest speakers will give consumers insight into the rights, roles and responsibilities of those living in strata-titled properties in NSW. Starts at 6.15pm. Phone 9904 8499.? Newcastle ...

Young Lead The Way

THE 2008 National Young Leaders Conference gave students from all over Australia including six from Clarence Town Public School the opportunity to listen to a wide variety of very inspirational guest speakers.

Project Worthy Of Support

IT is my pleasure to welcome you all to our District Conference. We are sure that you will enjoy the content and calibre of guest speakers, and the fellowship provided over the next few days.

Welcome To Our Delegates

ALMOST 400 delegates representing Rotary Clubs across a vast area of NSW from Swansea and Nelson Bay to Bourke and Cobar are enjoying the hospitality of Newcastle as they come together for this year's District 9670 Conference. Under the theme "Rotary Shares", the delegates will spend the weekend discussing Rotary community projects, hearing from guest speakers (including former NSW Governor Rear Admiral Peter Sinclair, Australian cricket legend Max Walker and Newcastle-based prostate cancer ...

Junior Suits In The City On The Fast Track To Success

JUNIOR Chamber International Illawarra will kick off 2008 with two guest speakers at its first Suits in the City networking event on February 11.

Top Cast For League Luncheon

ONE of rugby league's biggest and best forwards, together with an incisive writer on the game who also made a name for himself as a coach, will be guest speakers at Men of League Illawarra's annual NRL finals luncheon at Dapto Leagues Club tomorrow.

International Week

Members of the public are invited to a week-long international festival which will include a blend of free performances, displays, guest speakers, games, activities, movies and food at the University of Wollongong.

Nrl Heavyweights Lend Pickers Support

KNIGHTS coach Brian Smith and back-rower Cory Paterson joined Robert and Brett Finch among the guest speakers at a Save The Pumpkin Pickers fund-raising function on Wednesday night.

Champs Have Time For Tegan

Tegan Sharpe suffers from cerebral palsy requiring 24-hour care and the many friends of the 15-year-old and her family have organised a fundraising sportspersons' luncheon at Thirroul Bowling Club on February 16. Dual Commonwealth Games marathon champ Kerryn McCann, former Test prop Mark Carroll and champion ironman Darren Mercer are the guest speakers, with i98FM's Marty Haynes the MC. It's a great opportunity to share an afternoon with champions from three sports and aid Tegan and her family. ...

Marathon Innings For Dapto

FORMER Test stars Doug Walters and Steve Rixon will be guest speakers when Dapto Cricket Club celebrates its 150th season next month. The club is holding an anniversary dinner on Saturday, January 27, preceded by a Past v Present cricket match on Australia Day, January 26. Former players can still register to play in the game by contacting Mark Simula on 0401 752 620. Tickets for the dinner are available from Troy Redman or Ross Hawksworth, or at the foyer of Dapto Leagues Club. Cost is $55 or 10 ...

Star Speakers To Kick Off Jamberoo's Season

MARK Waugh and Darryl Brohman will be guest speakers at a combined sportsmen's dinner hosted by the Jamberoo Cricket Club and Jamberoo Rugby League Football Club at Jamberoo Bowling Club on Saturday.

A Load Of Bull - All For A Good Cause

TWO of rugby league's hardest forwards - Fred Jones and Peter Kelly - were guest speakers at the Wollongong-University Bulls sport luncheon at the Steelers Club last month.

Speakers Sure To Inspire

A number of inspiring guest speakers will take to the podium this weekend at the Rotary District Conference.

Simmons, Head Join All-star Line-up At Collies

ROYCE Simmons and Mathew Head have been added to the list of guest speakers for Keira Cricket Club's sportsmen's luncheon at Collegians in Wollongong on Friday.