Sport
Hawkesbury Classics proving age is no barrier to great cricket
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,
Small Fighter, Big Victory for Local Taekwondo Champion
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 Athletes Show Grit at State Relays, Claim Bronze Against the Odds
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
Australian All Schools Performances Continue!
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 Indigenous All-Stars Basketball Champions
Hawkesbury Teens Selected for Australian-First Indigenous All-Stars Basketball Program
Hawkesbury Saints Looking To Keep The AFL Spirit Alive
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
Kurrajong-Bilpin Athletes Shine at Zone Championships in Lithgow
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
Tumbling Triumphs for Hawkesbury Athletes
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 Pistol Club Marks Nearly Six Decades of Community
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
The Lab: Hawkesbury’s Up-and-Coming Basketball Hub
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
Driven to Succeed: Local F4 Driver Paige Raddatz
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 U15 Girls Claim Division 1 Grand Final Glory
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.
Wolves Dominate 2025 Season with Four Grand Final Wins
A strong community foundation and standout on-field results drive another successful season.
The Heart of Poppets Netball Club
Mrs. B’s lifelong passion keeps Poppets Netball Club thriving more than 50 years after she founded it.
Why the Hawkesbury Sports Council Model Could Save Sport Across Australia
At the end of the day, community sport is strongest when the community itself is in charge.
Demolition Standoff between Hawkesbury Ag Association & Equestrian NSW
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.
Ashley Habkouk blazes a trail in motocross for Hawkesbury girls
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.
A River Tradition That Races: Windsor 12 - 14 September
The roar of engines, the spray of the Hawkesbury River, and the cheers from the banks!
Strong Showing from Hawkesbury Athletes at Sydney West Schools Championships
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
Waratah World Cup Showjumping
This event Brings two Big Weekends to Sydney – With Strong Hawkesbury Contingent
Hawkesbury on the Green: A Century of Golfing Pride
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
The 5km Event Bringing Hawkesbury Together Every Saturday
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
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
LOCALS TUMBLING TOWARDS WORLD GAMES IN CHINA
“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”
From Kurrajong to the World Stage: Lianna Davidson Set for Javelin Final
A former Kurrajong-Bilpin Little Athletics champion is now just one throw away from the world podium — and the whole Hawkesbury is behind her.
Little Athletics running strong
Eighteen Kurrajong-Bilpin athletes have represented Australia. One has been to the Olympics, several have competed at both the World Championships and Oceania Championships.
Under-14s Hawkesbury State Rep Netball team scores state title
Team work, trust and dedication have driven the team to victory.
Hawkesbury’s Jeff Ferrara helps NSW claim three national Broomball titles
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,
Hawkesbury netball celebrates 50 years
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
Wickets and legacy: The rich history of cricket in the Hawkesbury
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
Javelin star Lianna takes aim at the world stage
Hawkesbury javelin star Lianna Davidson is aiming high and has set her sights on not one but two Olympic qualifiers.