Sports - Hawkesbury Post

Paralympian Jasmine Haydon Wins Silver in Paris

Sep 4, 2024

Western Sydney University student Jasmine Haydon has made headlines again, this time for winning a silver medal in the Women’s Boccia BC3 event at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games. Haydon, alongside her teammate Jamieson Leeson and ramp operator Jasmine Hayden, fought their way to the final Gold Medal match but were narrowly defeated by the team from Hong Kong.

At just 23 years old, Haydon, a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy student, is already balancing her academic commitments with her sporting ambitions. Her journey to the Paralympics has been deeply influenced by her personal experiences and her dedication to helping others.

Paralympian Jasmine Haydon Wins Silver in Paris

Christopher Burton’s Silver Triumph

As the epicentre of equestrian sports in Australia, the Hawkesbury boasts many remarkable riders, but Christopher Burton’s performance at the Paris Olympics might have just earned him the title of...

Christopher Burton’s Silver Triumph

Aug 4, 2024

As the epicentre of equestrian sports in Australia, the Hawkesbury...

Hawkesbury’s Courtney Nevin to Join Matildas at Paris Olympics

Jul 19, 2024

The Hawkesbury's own Courtney Nevin is set to compete at the Paris...

Local Studio that is Inspiring the Next Generation of Ballet Dancers

Jul 2, 2024

At just 16 years old, Mikaela Shedden has already danced her way to...

Local Equestrian Legend, Colleen Brook, Honoured

Jun 7, 2024

With a dedication to equestrian sports which has spanned decades,...

Pitt Town Mini Roos Shine Alongside the Matildas

Jun 4, 2024

In a spectacle that captivated a packed Stadium Australia, the Matildas advanced in their Paris Olympics qualifying campaign last night, but it was the Mini Roos from Pitt Town Football Club who truly stole the show. The seven young girls, given the honor of being mascots by Football Australia, ran out hand-in-hand with their idols, highlighting the importance of grassroots passion in the sport’s growth.

Pitt Town Mini Roos Shine Alongside the Matildas

In a spectacle that captivated a packed Stadium Australia, the Matildas advanced in their Paris Olympics campaign last night, but it was the Mini Roos from Pitt Town Football...

Hawkesbury Local Honoured as North Western Sydney Senior Volunteer of the Year

In a heartwarming recognition of community spirit, Pauleen West from North Richmond has been named the 2024 North Western Sydney Senior Volunteer of the Year. The prestigious award celebrates Pauleen’s decade-long commitment to enhancing the lives of seniors in the Hawkesbury region.

The North Western Sydney Volunteer of the Year Awards, held at Castle Hill RSL, also recognised outstanding volunteers in other categories. Final-year medical student Yannick De Silva was named the 2024 North Western Sydney Volunteer of the Year for his dedication and support to community health and first aid as a St John Ambulance NSW volunteer.

Bullseye: Local Girls Bring Home Gold

May 27, 2024

Hawkesbury teenager Emily Griffiths has etched her name into the annals of history at the Australian Youth Archery Nationals, clinching gold in every competition she contested, firmly establishing herself as one of the most promising talents in the sport.

Bullseye: Local Girls Bring Home Gold

by Imogen Abbott Hawkesbury teenager Emily Griffiths has etched her name into the annals of history at the Australian Youth Archery Nationals, clinching gold in every competition...

Pitt Town Mini Roos Shine Alongside the Matildas

In a spectacle that captivated a packed Stadium Australia, the Matildas advanced in their Paris Olympics campaign last night, but it was the Mini Roos from Pitt Town Football Club who truly stole...

Bullseye: Local Girls Bring Home Gold

by Imogen Abbott Hawkesbury teenager Emily Griffiths has etched her name into the annals of history at the Australian Youth Archery Nationals, clinching gold in every competition she contested,...

Hawkesbury Showjumpers to Compete for Top Prize in Europe

May 16, 2024

A team of Australian riders, including two from the Hawkesbury, is preparing to represent Australia at the Kronenberg Nations Cup in the Netherlands. The Nations Cup, the oldest and most prestigious team competition in equestrian sport, has been held since 1909. Teams from around the world compete for one of the most coveted prizes in showjumping.

Amelia Douglas from Glossodia and Gabi Chugg from Tennyson will join their Australian teammates, Tom McDermott from Mulgoa, and Thaisa Erwin, who is based in the Netherlands. They will compete against top equestrian countries, including Great Britain, the USA, Belgium, Germany, and Sweden, with the competition kicking off on Friday.

Hawkesbury Showjumpers to Compete for Top Prize in Europe

Day at the races with New Haven Farm Home

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...