Sport

If Patrick Beach was applying for a job, he could do a lot worse than asking Jim Fraser for a reference. “He’s a really good kid. He takes advice, is eager to learn, very receptive to change and highly intuitive,” Fraser says. The now 22-year-old goalkeeper may well say he owes Fraser a lot, but […]

By Janakan Seemampillai GWS GIANTS Academy youngster Ethan Matthews has confirmed his credentials as a potential first round draft pick in this year’s AFL National Draft, with a scintillating performance for the Allies against a strong Vic Country outfit in the opening game of the U-18 Boys National Championships at Blacktown Sports Park yesterday. Despite […]

By Matt Austin The Hills Shire will be represented on the world stage this year, with local open water swimmer Daniel Carter and coach Josh Stapley from Waves Fitness and Aquatic Centre earning Australian team honours following standout performances at the national level. Carter has been selected in the Australian Junior Dolphins team to compete […]

By Matt Austin Blacktown Rugby Club is entering a new era in 2026, focusing on rebuilding for the future while continuing to strengthen its proud rugby culture in Western Sydney. The club celebrates 48 years in the region this year and, despite some tough results early in the season, there is a growing sense of […]

By Lorna Gordon Alive ‘n Kicking Hills team welcome Mayor Dr Michelle Byrne to one of their games. If you ever used jumpers for goal posts to enjoy a kick about with mates, played for your school or local team and look back on those moments and wish you could still play football, then there’re […]

The Hills Shire Council has partnered with Alive and Kicking Hills to help residents aged 60 and over stay active, social and healthy through a fun and affordable community soccer program. Alive and Kicking Hills is a local over-60s soccer group that meets every Tuesday from 8.30am at Ted Horwood Reserve in Baulkham Hills. The […]

By Greg Martin Richmond Veterans member Michael Harrison gets in some practice ahead of his tilt at the $25,000 Mega Cash hole-in-one prize at the annual Richmond Club Charity Golf Day. Watching closely are (l–r): fellow member Peter Bazewell, golf club bar manager Ashley Newis, Vets president Ken Powell and club pro Nick Banham. Photo: […]

By Matt Austin Bligh Park Wolves FC players playing Futsal. Credit Hawkesbury PCYC Hawkesbury PCYC has become a valued hub for sport, fitness and community activity since opening on 20 July 2020 at the Hawkesbury Indoor Sports Stadium, formerly operated by Hawkesbury Sports Council. The stadium itself first opened in the early 2000s to meet […]

By Matt Austin It’s not often in sport that you get the chance to be part of a legacy team that is genuinely making history – but the Nepean Ducks Colts gridiron side has done exactly that.   In their third consecutive grand final appearance, the Ducks claimed their third straight premiership, taking out the […]

By Greg Martin Well, I headed off to interview a strong woman — a physically strong woman. But after chatting with the delightful Lauren McMillen, I quickly discovered her strength stretches far beyond muscle. It extends to family, work ethic, and the 75 women of all ages who proudly call her Women’s Fitness Collective gym […]

By Matt Austin Ice skating brings back plenty of memories for many Australians – from Steven Bradbury’s unforgettable gold-medal win at the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics to the laughs of the cult comedy Blades of Glory. Now, locals can create some new memories of their own, with Macquarie Ice Rink officially reopening to the […]

By Matt Austin The Kenthurst Upper Hills Cricket Club is a friendly, community-focused club competing in the Hornsby Ku-Ring-Gai & Hills District Cricket Association in Sydney. Founded in 1896, the club caters for cricketers of all ages – from five-year-olds taking their first swing of a bat to lifelong players still enjoying the game well […]