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St Peter's Catholic College, Tuggerah
St Peter's Catholic College is an Independent school, independent Roman Catholicism in Australia, Roman Catholic Mixed-sex education, co-educational Secondary school, secondary day school, located in the Central Coast (New South Wales), Central Coast suburb of Tuggerah, one hour north of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Broken Bay, the college currently has 1,050 students. College history Site origin St Peter's Catholic College is within the region of Tuggerah, which according to Aboriginal tradition means savannah, and marshy grassland is evident on the site. The land, on which the college stands, , was owned by the Alison family, a wealthy Scottish family, from 1875 - 1897. The site was purchased by the Diocese of Broken Bay in 1982. Corpus Christi and Mater Dei amalgamation The College has developed through three major building phases since its foundation in 1983. In the beginning, Mater Dei College was built to operate as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tuggerah, New South Wales
Tuggerah () is a large commercial hub and a List of Central Coast suburbs, suburb of the Central Coast (New South Wales), Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. It is located approximately 91 km north of Sydney and 68 km south of Newcastle, New South Wales, Newcastle. It is the second largest business hub, major shopping area and financial district for the Central Coast after Erina, New South Wales, Erina. It is a mixture of semi-rural, residential, and light industrial. Historically it was, like much of the Wyong District, a dairy area, and still has the Pioneer Dairy Wetlands. There was an airstrip for some years which has now been built over. The Wyong South sewerage plant is also located in Tuggerah. Tuggerah is located in the Central Coast Council (New South Wales), Central Coast Council local government area. History Etymology Tuggerah was originally an Aboriginal word, but its true meaning is not agreed upon by all sources. Some say that it origina ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jarrad McVeigh
Jarrad McVeigh (born 7 April 1985) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for the Sydney Swans in the Australian Football League (AFL). He is the younger brother of former Essendon midfielder Mark McVeigh. He was co-captain of the Sydney Swans alongside Adam Goodes in 2011 and 2012 and Kieren Jack from 2013 to 2016. Early life McVeigh was born on the Central Coast in New South Wales to mother Margaret (a former Victorian basketball player) and father Tony (a former Williamstown Football Club player).A Family Affair for Mark and Jarrad By Neil Cordy 27 July 2020 Following their move from Melbourne to the Central Coast, Tony began coaching and captaining the Killarney Vale Bombers where Jarrad and his brother Mark would eventually play junior football. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ingrid Jonach
Ingrid Jonach (born 6 May 1983) is a children's and young adult author who lives in Canberra. She graduated with a bachelor of communications from the University of Canberra with a Bachelor of Arts in Professional Writing in 2005. She has worked as a journalist and in public relations. Her books include children's picture book ''A Lot of Things'' and children's novels ''The Frank Frankie'' and ''Frankie goes to France'', which are about a young girl who starts her own newspaper. Her début young adult novel ''When the World was Flat (and we were in love)'' was published by global science fiction and fantasy imprint Strange Chemistry in 2013. Works *''When the World Was Flat (and we were in love)''. (Strange Chemistry, 2013) *''Frankie goes to France''. (Pan Macmillan, 2008) *''The Frank Frankie''. (Pan Macmillan, 2007) *''A Lot of Things''. (here publications, 2005) References Further reading Official websiteGood Reading Magazine review*When the World Was Flat (and we were ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Natalie Imbruglia
Natalie Jane Imbruglia ( , ; born 4 February 1975) is an Australian and British singer and actress. Born and raised in New South Wales, Imbruglia became widely known in the early 1990s playing Beth Brennan in the soap opera ''Neighbours''. After leaving the series, she moved to the UK to begin a recording career. Her 1997 debut single, a cover of Ednaswap's song " Torn", quickly became a worldwide hit, topped the US ''Billboard'' Radio Songs Chart for eleven weeks in 1998, and was listed on the 50 Best Songs of the 1990s by ''Rolling Stone''. Her debut album, '' Left of the Middle'' (1997), was a commercial success — earning multi-platinum certifications in the US, the UK and Australia, and selling seven million copies worldwide. Subsequent albums, including '' White Lilies Island'' (2001) and '' Counting Down the Days'' (2005), were both met with commercial declines, but received gold certifications by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI). As of 2021, Imbruglia has re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Belinda Emmett
Belinda Jane Emmett (12 April 1974 – 11 November 2006) was an Australian actress and singer. She was best known for her roles in the TV drama series ''Home and Away'' and '' All Saints'' as well as the sitcom '' Hey Dad..!''. She was married to Australian television host, comedian and media personality Rove McManus. Early life Emmett was born in Gosford to Michael and Laraine Emmett and grew up in Umina Beach, on the Central Coast of New South Wales. She had three siblings named Matthew, Shane and Lesley. Emmett went to school at St John's at Woy Woy, St Joseph's at Gosford and Corpus Christi College. Career Emmett worked at the local Coast Rock FM radio station and sang lead vocals in the band Big Baby Jam. In 1994, she gained her first major role on Australian television as Tracy Russell in the sitcom '' Hey Dad..!''. In 1995, she joined ''Home and Away'', playing Gail, a local fisherman's daughter, who fell for Travis Nash, played by Nic Testoni. In 1996, she beca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Glassock
Michael Glassock (born 4 November 1999), is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a central defender for Sydney United 58. Early life Glassock was born in Gosford, on the Central Coast of New South Wales. He attended St Peter's Catholic College, Tuggerah from 2012 to 2017. Career Pegasus Glassock was announced as a Pegasus player on 16 July 2019. Glassock made his professional debut for Hong Kong Pegasus on 1 September 2019 against Lee Man. Glassock became a regular first team starter in his first season for the Flying Horseman, playing a total of 20 games across the Hong Kong Premier League, FA Cup, Senior Shield and Sapling Cup Competitions scoring 2 goals. However, his stay in Hong Kong was cut short due to the 2020 coronavirus pandemic which caused the 2019–20 season to be suspended. On 8 April 2020, Glassock agreed to a mutual termination with Pegasus. Sydney Olympic FC On 1 December 2020, Sydney Olympic FC announced they had signed Glassock. In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Holland (soccer)
James Robert Holland (born 15 May 1989) is an Australian former football player who played as a midfielder. Born in Newcastle, New South Wales, Holland played youth football at the New South Wales Institute of Sport before making his professional debut for Central Coast Mariners in 2006. He went on to play for the Australian Institute of Sport before spending two seasons with Newcastle Jets. He then moved to Europe, playing in the Netherlands, Germany and Austria, most notably for Austria Wien. In 2016, he returned to Australia to play for Adelaide United. Holland debuted for the Australian national team in 2008. He has gone on to represent Australia over ten times, and was a member of the squad at the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Club career Holland captained the NSW Under-16 side at the 2005 Qantas National Talent Identification Championships in Parklea, a tournament the NSW team ultimately won. He was a 2007 AIS Football scholarship holder and was an influential player in their ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cassandra Kell
Cassandra Kell (born 8 August 1980) is a female Australian football goalkeeper. She was part of the Australia women's national soccer team at the 2004 Summer Olympics The 2004 Summer Olympics (), officially the Games of the XXVIII Olympiad (), and officially branded as Athens 2004 (), were an international multi-sport event held from 13 to 29 August 2004 in Athens, Greece. The Games saw 10,625 athletes .... On club level she played for New South Wales Sapphires. See also * Australia at the 2004 Summer Olympics References External links * * * http://www.soccerpunter.com/players/292023-Cassandra-Kell FIFA.com* http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/13/57/u-s-women-move-on-to-olympic-quarterfinals-with-1-1-draw-with-australia-will-face-japan-on-friday * http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/australian-goalie-cassandra-kell-punches-the-ball-away-from-news-photo/2537779#australian-goalie-cassandra-kell-punches-the-ball-away-from-chinas-picture-id253777 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Damien Brown (soccer)
Damien Brown (born 12 January 1975) is an Australian retired professional footballer. Born in Gosford, Brown played youth football with The Entrance and Central Coast, before making his senior debut for The Entrance in 1992. He later spent several seasons in the National Soccer League before joining hometown side Central Coast Mariners for the first three seasons of the A-League. Early life Brown was born in Gosford, on the Central Coast of New South Wales. He attended St Edward's College, East Gosford until 1990. From 1991 to 1992, he attended St Peter's Catholic College, Tuggerah. Playing career Early years Brown first played youth football on the Central Coast for The Entrance, before being selected for Central Coast in 1986. He remained with the club until 1997, with the exception of seasons spent at The Entrance (whilst completing his Higher School Certificate) and Newcastle Breakers in the National Soccer League in 1995–96. He spent the next several years playi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Olivia Kernick
Olivia Kernick (born 10 January 2001) is an Australian rugby league footballer who plays as a for the Sydney Roosters in the NRL Women's Premiership and the Tweed Heads Seagulls in the QRL Women's Premiership. She has represented New South Wales and Australia. Playing career 2021 On 20 February 2021, Kernick represented the Indigenous All Stars in their 24–0 loss to the Māori All Stars. 2022 In Round 1 of the delayed 2021 NRL Women's season, Kernick made her NRLW for the Sydney Roosters against the Brisbane Broncos. She also played in the Roosters' 2021 Grand Final win over the St. George Illawarra Dragons. Additionally, she was named the team's Rookie of the Year. In September, Kernick was named in the ''Dream Team'' announced by the Rugby League Players Association. The team was selected by the players, who each cast one vote for each position. Kernick was selected for The Jillaroos in the 2021 Women's Rugby League World Cup and in the 2021 Women's Rugby League ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ryan O'Hara
Ryan O'Hara (born 18 August 1980) is a former Australian professional rugby league footballer who played for the Jacksonville Axemen in the USA Rugby League. A New South Wales State of Origin representative forward, he previously played in the NRL for the Canberra Raiders and the Wests Tigers. He played as a . Background O'Hara was born in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Playing career A Hunter Mariners junior, O'Hara made his NRL début as a 20-year-old and won the Canberra Raiders' ''Rookie of the Year'' award in 2001. He made his representative début for Country in the City v Country Origin match of 2003. The following year he was selected to represent New South Wales in Game I of the 2004 State of Origin series. In his first four seasons with the Raiders, he played in 92 games, but only made 3 appearances in 2005. Having joined the premiership-winning Wests Tigers at the close of the 2005 NRL season, O'Hara first played for them in the 2006 World Club Challenge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lauren Moore
Lauren Moore (born 30 January 1998) is an Australian netball player in the Suncorp Super Netball league, playing for Melbourne Mavericks. Moore began playing for the Swifts in 2016, having been signed by the club at the end of the previous year at 17 years of age and whilst still in school. Moore played at both a state and national level as an under-17 player. She was relegated to a training partner position in the 2017 and 2018 Events January * January 1 – Bulgaria takes over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, after the Estonian presidency. * January 4 – SPLM-IO rebels loyal to Chan Garang Lual start a raid against Juba, capital of ... seasons before reclaiming a full-time position at the Swifts ahead of the 2019 season. Ahead of the 2022 SSN season, Moore announced her departure from the Swifts and made the move to GIANTS netball, also a Sydney based team. A successful 2 years playing in GD, WD and GK resulted in the versatile defender ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
