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The Gardens Greyhound and Sporting Complex

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The Gardens Greyhound and Sporting Complex is an Australian stadium located in Newcastle, New South Wales. The complex is known as Newcastle Greyhounds when it was used as a greyhound racing venue. It was the former home of the Newcastle Breakers, who played in the National Soccer League (NSL) from 1991 until 2000. It was also the home ground of the short-lived Hunter Mariners rugby league team, who participated in the only season of the Super League in 1997. The stadium is currently used by soccer team Wallsend FC.

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The Gardens Greyhound and Sporting Complex
Sandgate Road, Newcastle Birmingham Gardens

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2287 Newcastle, Birmingham Gardens
New South Wales, Australia
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