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Local Equestrian Legend, Colleen Brook, Honoured

by Publishing | Jun 7, 2024 | News, Priority, Sports

With a dedication to equestrian sports which has spanned decades, Colleen Brook, is set to receive the prestigious Distinguished Long Service Award at the upcoming NSW Community Sports Awards, presented by Sport NSW, on Wednesday, June 19. With a passion for horses...

Day at the races with New Haven Farm Home

by Publishing | May 15, 2024 | Sports, What's on

New Haven Farm Home is a local organisation located in Freemans Reach that provides accommodation services as well as support services for people with disabilities, aiming to assist them in developing skills and participating in our community. In fundraising...

Hawkesbury Cup Day Success

by Publishing | May 7, 2024 | Sports

This Saturday, May 4th, the Hawkesbury Race Club had a fantastic celebration for the 19th standalone Richmond Club Hawkesbury Cup meeting. After this successful Hawkesbury Cup Day, Hawkesbury Race Club CEO James Heddon said “the Hawkesbury standalone meeting was...

A Broken and Neglected Horse to Police Hero

by Publishing | Mar 17, 2024 | News

“Suddenly, Toby saw a person shouting and spluttering, fighting to stay afloat. Without any guidance from Sid, he fought against the current and swam over to them, waiting as Sid grabbed the person by the arm. A wave broke nearby, and the man was wrenched from Sid’s...

Council to Debate Fireworks Policy Following Community Anger

by Sam Magnusson | Nov 21, 2023 | News, Priority

More accounts have emerged highlighting the perils of mixing fireworks and horses following the near death of a horse frightened by a fireworks display. The latest incident comes as Hawkesbury Council gears up for tonight’s debate on the proposal of a Fireworks Policy...