Milestone Archives

Magic milestone for Knights legend as Kalyn Ponga reaches 150 games

Sport Tianna Sadaj - May 9, 2026

Kalyn Ponga will bring up his 150th NRL appearance this weekend, a reminder of how central he has become to the Newcastle Knights.

Union ref Richard Parker ready to blow whistle on 200th first grade game

Sport Rod Thompson - May 30, 2023

Newcastle referee Richard Parker will officiate his 200th Hunter Rugby first grade game at Maitland's Marcellin Park this weekend.

Sky’s the limit for Red Bull star Hall at Belmont Golf Club

Entertainment Rod Thompson - November 19, 2022

It will be par for the course for Red Bull Air Race world champion Matt Hall when the Belmont Golf Club celebrates an important milestone.

Lake Macquarie Private Hospital celebrates cardiac surgery milestone

Lifestyle Rod Thompson - September 28, 2022

The team at Lake Macquarie Private Hospital is celebrating its 8,888th cardiac surgery, ironically, just ahead of World Heart Day.

Maitland women’s passion for World Vision pays off

News Rod Thompson - March 23, 2022

A group of local women who have a passion for World Vision will celebrate a unique milestone, 40 years, this month.

Lingard celebrates 1,000 robotic surgeries in regional first

News Rod Thompson - March 7, 2022

Newcastle urological surgeon Dr Albert Tiu etched his name in the history books with the 1000th robotic surgery at Lingard Private Hospital.

Referee Peter Cooke blows ‘game on’ for 1000th time

Sport Rod Thompson - July 1, 2021

He’s probably lost count of the number of times he’s blown the pea out of his whistle, but Newcastle’s most-capped referee Peter Cooke will officiate his 1000th match at No 2. Sportsground this month.

Joan and Keven, 70 years of living in Harman-y

News Rod Thompson - June 17, 2021

In 1951, Prime Minister Robert Menzies retained power following the federal election, the Australian Financial Review was first published, South Sydney defeated Manly Warringah 42-12 in the rugby league grand final and...

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