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The rugged trails of the Blue Mountains once again played host to one of Australia’s toughest endurance events this March, as hundreds of runners took on the gruelling Six Foot Track Marathon. Among them was local competitor Jeff Ferrer, who returned to the iconic race with determination and left
As the new soccer season gets underway across the Hawkesbury, Colo Soccer Club is gearing up for another exciting year on the field and the club is encouraging young players to get involved, with spots still available in its Under-12 team. With registrations now open and training sessions beginning, the
Young athletes from Kurrajong Bilpin Little Athletics Centre (KBLAC) have delivered a series of impressive performances at the recent NSW Little Athletics Championships 2026, with personal bests and near-podium finishes highlighting a successful campaign. Competing at Homebush on March 21–22, KBLAC athletes stood out particularly in race walking events,
A competitive field of 107 paddlers descended on Macquarie Park, Windsor on Saturday morning for Race 4 of the Paddle Australia Marathon Series, delivering an impressive display of endurance and skill on the Hawkesbury River. Competitors across 13 divisions took to the water in staggered starts from 9.30am, tackling
A team of 10 talented First Nations young people, aged 14 to 16, is gearing up for the trip of a lifetime. In April 2026, they’ll tour the United States to compete in Junior Varsity-level basketball tournaments as part of PCYC NSW’s new Indigenous All-Stars program. PCYC NSW
To celebrate the launch of the National Seniors Australia Hawkesbury Branch, two lucky winners will each receive two tickets (one extra companion ticket included) to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup clash between India and Chinese Taipei. The match kicks off at 8pm on Tuesday, 10 March 2026, at Commonwealth
More than 100 kayakers will take to the Hawkesbury River on Saturday 14 March launching from Macquarie Park at Windsor for the fourth race of the Paddle NSW Marathon Series. Locally based Windsor Paddlesports Club is hosting the event, which attracts paddlers from all over the state and showcases the
The PCYC NSW Fit for Life Program is now in full swing in the Hawkesbury, giving local young people aged 10 to 16 the chance to improve their health, wellbeing, and confidence. The program has quickly become a hub for students to start their day with physical activity, healthy habits,
For decades, darts carried a familiar stereotype a pub game played by middle-aged men nursing a beer between throws. But over the past 10 to 15 years, the sport has undergone a dramatic transformation, evolving into a high-energy, global spectacle attracting young players, women and elite competitors chasing serious prize
While many people think of cricket as a young person’s game, every second Sunday at Bensons Lane a different story unfolds, one of skill, friendship and enduring passion for the sport. The Hawkesbury Classics Over-50s and Over-60s Veterans teams are thriving as part of the Sydney-wide Senior Cricket Association,
Arrow Porter is a 7-year-old martial artist from the Hawkesbury who has achieved extraordinary success on the international stage. She comes from a family where martial arts is a way of life. Arrow trains alongside her parents and her two brothers, Boston (11) and Rush (9). The Porter family originally
Kurrajong-Bilpin Little Athletics Centre athletes delivered a standout performance at the 2025 State Relays, showcasing determination, teamwork, and resilience against some of the strongest clubs in New South Wales. With the recent merger of ANSW and LAANSW significantly increasing competition numbers, the small Hawkesbury-based club faced fields packed with powerhouse
Here’s another Kurrajong-Bilpin Little Athletics Centre alumni and former Club Captain making waves on the national stage — Alex Sinnett has won Bronze in the U18 5000m Walk at the 2025 Australian All Schools Championships in Melbourne! It marks a brilliant finale to his school athletics journey, with this national
Hawkesbury Teens Selected for Australian-First Indigenous All-Stars Basketball Program
By Olivia Dimech As Western Sydney continues to expand and diversify its sporting landscape, the Hawkesbury Saints Junior AFL Club is stepping forward as a proud advocate for the code’s future in the region. With the population increasing and new families moving into the area, the club believes now
Young athletes from Kurrajong-Bilpin Little Athletics Centre delivered an impressive display of determination and community spirit at the Zone Championships in Lithgow on 6–7 December, competing in challenging conditions at the end of a long season. The two-day event brought together clubs from across the Blue Mountains and north-west
Competing at the 38th FIG Trampoline Gymnastics World Championships in Pamplona, Spain, Ethan McGuinness secured gold in the Men’s tumbling Final, reaffirming his position as one of Australia’s most accomplished athletes in the discipline.
Kurrajong Heights Tucked beside the Kurrajong Heights Bowling Club on Bells Line of Road sits one of the Hawkesbury’s longest-running sporting institutions: the Kurrajong Pistol Club, a community organisation that has spent almost 60 years promoting safe, skilful, and community-focused pistol shooting. Founded on 27 April 1966 by just
A new state-of-the-art basketball training facility, The Lab, has opened in Mulgrave, quickly gaining attention across the Hawkesbury region. Designed to support athletes of all ages, The Lab provides a space to develop skills and build connections. Its welcoming, community-focused atmosphere encourages every athlete to reach their full potential. Founded
Paige Raddatz is racing toward her F1 dreams after a strong debut in India, showing determination and skill on the international stage.
Bligh Park FC’s Under 15 Division 1 Girls team have pulled off a remarkable achievement, sealing both the competition title and the Grand Final win in their first year at the top division.
A strong community foundation and standout on-field results drive another successful season.
Mrs. B’s lifelong passion keeps Poppets Netball Club thriving more than 50 years after she founded it.
At the end of the day, community sport is strongest when the community itself is in charge.
HDAA plans to demolish the Clarendon dressage arenas despite Equestrian NSW’s offer to take over. Council paused demolition but can’t force talks, leaving the future of this long-standing equestrian hub in the hands of State Government.
Motocross is not for the faint-hearted — it demands physical stamina, technical skill, and mental resilience — but for Ashley, it’s the thrill, camaraderie, and personal challenge that keeps her coming back.
The roar of engines, the spray of the Hawkesbury River, and the cheers from the banks!
Despite weeks of wet weather and disrupted training, Hawkesbury’s young track and field stars posted outstanding results at the Sydney West Schools Athletics Championships, held 6–7 August at Sydney Olympic Park. Many of the athletes — products of the Kurrajong-Bilpin Little Athletics program and now training under Wests Athletics
This event Brings two Big Weekends to Sydney – With Strong Hawkesbury Contingent
In a region more often associated with historic homesteads, horse studs, and orchards, golf has quietly carved out a proud legacy in the Hawkesbury. Today it’s recognised not only as a picturesque place to play but as a national stage for championship tournaments and a community hub for generations
Early risers in the Hawkesbury know that Saturday mornings at Ham Common Bicentenary Park mean one thing - parkrun.
Local Students Shine on International Stage at US Open Martial Arts Tournament Windsor’s own Destiny Martial Arts Australia® has made waves on the international stage, with five of its students proudly representing Australia at the prestigious US Open Martial Arts Tournament in Orlando, Florida. Since taking over the Windsor-based
“It feels amazing to represent Australia, especially considering we train in a small local church hall in Windsor that doesn’t even have space for a full competition set-up”
A former Kurrajong-Bilpin Little Athletics champion is now just one throw away from the world podium — and the whole Hawkesbury is behind her.
Eighteen Kurrajong-Bilpin athletes have represented Australia. One has been to the Olympics, several have competed at both the World Championships and Oceania Championships.
Team work, trust and dedication have driven the team to victory.
Hawkesbury local Jeff Ferrara has helped lead New South Wales to an historic sweep in the 2025 Australian Broomball Championships, bringing home three national titles in a sport that’s fast, fierce — and still largely flying under the radar. Ferrara, a long-time resident of the Hawkesbury, President of Broomball Australia,
As the Hawkesbury City Netball Association celebrates more than 50 years of competition, community, and athleticism, the spotlight shines not only on its rich history, but also on the next generation of talent keeping the tradition alive — players like Olivia Myers. The 18-year-old A Grade competitor from Londonderry Netball Club
Cricket in the Hawkesbury region is more than just a summer pastime — it’s a sporting tradition that stretches back well over a century. From dusty paddocks to well-manicured ovals, generations of cricketers have picked up bat and ball in the Hawkesbury, forging not just a strong sporting culture, but
Hawkesbury javelin star Lianna Davidson is aiming high and has set her sights on not one but two Olympic qualifiers.