While Hunter discuss thrower Benn Harradine withdrew from his final to focus on training, there was still success for the region.
Kurt Fearnley produced a blistering final lap to claim the national 1500-metre wheelchair title.
Meanwhile, Newcastle runner Bridey Delaney also managed a sprint-finish in the women’s 1500.
A big lunge on the line saw her finish fourth – just one second off an Olympic qualifying time.
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