Bianca skates to success
BIANCA Douglas picked up her love of figure skating while she was at preschool and is now an Australian champion.
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Sports events cancelled due to heatwave
WITH sports matches being called off to the extreme heatwave hitting NSW today and the weekend, residents are being urged to take extra precautions for their families and pets.
‘I was no angel but did what any mother would do’
SYDNEY Kings basketball star Jason Cadee’s has found the mysterious angel named Ida who comforted him during his near fatal accident on the M7 near Quakers Hill nearly seven years ago.
Isabella fast tracked to Australian team
ISABELLA Williams does not do things by half: when she was fundraising for MS Readthon while a student at Riverstone’s St John’s Primary, she raised more than $3,000 to be among the top fundraisers in NSW and Australia for the charity initiative.
Sydney King’s search for guardian angel
SYDNEY Kings basketball star Jason Cadee could have been killed seven years ago when his car was hit by a semi-trailer and was trapped for 90 minutes. Now he wants to track down the woman who helped him.
These wheels are built for speed
HERE’S a rare chance for able-bodied locals to try out a racing wheelchair in a 60 metre sprint at Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope on Monday, January 16.
Kyah Simon imparts her skills to youngsters
NOT even the heat could prevent Australian star and Quakers Hill local Kyah Simon from putting her enthusiastic group of girls through their paces at her two-day football clinic at Valentine Sports park, Glenwood.
Cricket makes for a new home
ALI Rizwan and his family were knocked back for a permanent visa by the Australian government. But a last-ditch effort by the president of the Parramatta District Cricket Club enabled them to stay.
Rizwan’s contribution to Australian cricket
FROM being unwanted by Australia due to visa issues, Ali Rizwan is now a much wanted member for the Sydney Thunder Nation Cup All-Stars and is even invited to bowl to international teams at net practices.
Brad Haddin scores with junior cricketers
FORMER Test cricketer Brad Haddin will be an excellent coach with juniors, if his interaction with local cricketers is any indication.
Why Haddin chose family over cricket
IF ANYONE should know there is more to life than cricket it is Brad Haddin. The outstanding cricketer talks about his career, family and his book ‘My Family’s Keeper’.
Ella’s a very special talent
ELLA Buchanan is a rare multi-talented youngster who can excel in three different sports at the same time without being stressed about it.
Mitchell Johnson bowls over fans
FORMER Australian speed demon Mitchell Johnson, gained more fans when he signed copies of his new book at Dymocks Rouse Hill.
Why Courtney Nevin’s a rising star
COURTNEY Nevin’s stock in football is rising dramatically with 2016 being her breakthrough year.
Young Anthony kicking big goals
HEAVY metal fan Anthony Kamber is chomping at the bit as he waits for his international football debut, which has come sooner than he expected.
Joshua‘s promising athletics career
JOSHUA Atkinson definitely has his running shoes on and he pretty much only stops to pick up some of the numerous awards he’s bagged this past year.
NSW celebrate Paralympic football title
NSW won their 12th Australian title with a 3-0 win over Western Australia at the 2016 National Paralympic 7-a-side Football Championships at Valentine Sport Park, Glenwood, on Sunday.
Riverstone takes top football title
Best of mates at school and best of mates on the pitch, that was the secret weapon in Riverstone Schofields win in the PUMA 16 Boys Champion of Champions Final.
‘It takes a big man to say he was wrong’
GREYHOUND trainers and owners in Sydney’s Hills District have praised Premier Mike Baird for his backflip on the ban on their industry and say their lives are back on track.
Australia qualify for Asian handball championships
AUSTRALIA overcame New Zealand in two-match Oceania women’s handball championships at the Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope to qualify for the 2017 Asian Championships.
National champ Cody eyes success in Italy
IT’S BEEN one blistering ride for Cody Brewczynski, Australia’s newest karting champion.
Australia’s handball mission
KELLYVILLE’s Brianna Keyes and Jessie Wood from Acacia Gardens will be joining forces today and tomorrow as Australian challenge arch rivals New Zealand for a spot in the 2017 Asian Women’s Championships.
The Ponds High School footballers are quick learners
THE Ponds High School are looking forward to making it all the way in the Wanderers School Cup football tournament after qualifying for the finals.
Erin heading towards her goals
ERIN Pridmore’s footballing stocks are on the rise given her phenomenal performance as the skipper of the Australian Schoolgirls football team on their recent tour of Britain
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