Tag: JT

Evolution Mining has partnered with the Johnathan Thurston Academy (JTAcademy) to improve access to employment and training opportunities for local and Indigenous people. Read the entire article on Australian Mining.  Click here [Sam Ayoub‘s client] JTAcademy managing director Johnathan Thurston said partnerships were important in equipping Indigenous youth with the skills and confidence needed to apply for work. “The work

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Sam Ayoub‘s client North Queensland Cowboys favourite son Johnathan Thurston gives NRL.com reporter Katie Brown a tour of the new stadium and an update of where his famous statue will be placed. Watch the video on NRL.com

On this day, [Sam Ayoub‘s client] Johnathan Thurston and Arthur Beetson were among several of the game’s greats named in the Indigenous Team of the Century, while Jarryd Hayne scored a milestone try. Read the entire write up on NRL.com. Click here

Sam Ayoub‘s client RUGBY LEAGUE legend Johnathan Thurston is heading west this month to celebrate and encourage the region’s youth. In the article written by Ellen Ransley on Balonne Beacon, JT said, “Students will undertake the academy’s JTSucceed and JTBelieve programs, both designed to encourage students to stay at school, value an education and believe they can be successful in

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Sam Ayoub‘s client Rugby league legend Johnathan Thurston will be in town next week for the Isa Street Festival and for workshops in local schools. Derek Barry of the The North West Star writes, JT fans are encouraged to enter the competition to win a signed State of Origin JT jersey, which is currently available through Council’s Facebook competition, with

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Sam Ayoub‘s client Rugby league great Johnathan Thurston has been announced as the first Get Ready Queensland Ambassador, to help raise awareness around being prepared for natural disasters. Mirage News writes, “JT’s most memorable rugby league moments were borne from preparation and resilience. The 2015 NRL Grand Final is a perfect example – JT and the Cowboys never gave up,

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Belinda Sharpe can’t wait for her next NRL assignment after becoming the first woman to referee a first grade game. The Queenslander earned wide praise for her officiating in the Brisbane Broncos game against the Cowboys last Thursday, with former Queensland and Australia great Johnathan Thurston [Sam Ayoub‘s client] describing her as inspirational. “It’s groundbreaking for the NRL and sport

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Sam Ayoub‘s client League legend Johnathan Thurston described Belinda Sharpe as “inspirational” after she became the first woman in Australian rugby league history to referee a first-grade game. In an article written on Fox Sports by Staff Writers with AAP, JT was quoted saying, “It’s groundbreaking for the NRL and sport in general for a female referee to referee the game,”

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Sam Ayoub‘s client Johnathan Thurston is racking up the miles in this milestone weekend – a round where the NRL celebrates 1000 games. Townsville-based Thurston was in Melbourne on Saturday night for Cameron Smith’s 300th and jumped on a plane on Sunday morning to fly to Sydney and then a hire car to drive to Gosford for Gavin Cooper’s 300th.

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A bronze statue of rugby league legend Johnathan Thurston [Sam Ayoub‘s client] will “stand watch” over a time capsule outside the new Townsville stadium. Brisbane Times’ Felicity Caldwell shares this story, “The statue will honour the contribution JT has made to the sport of rugby league and acknowledge the significant role he plays in the north Queensland community,” tender documents

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