Sport

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 […]

Western Sydney is a tough marketplace for sports clubs. It’s highly competitive, and the Penrith Panthers’ sustained success since 2020 has only intensified that competition across the region. However, there’s a new kid on the block in the rugby union landscape for 2026, with the birth of Chifley Chiefs Rugby Club, based at Peter van […]

Any weekend warrior involved in grassroots sport knows just how much passion and dedication it takes to pull on the boot’s week after week. And as the years roll on, it certainly doesn’t get any easier. But Stan Gurling is a different kettle of fish. Last season marked Stan’s first year at Doonside Hawks, and […]

Western Sydney is set to spike into action with the opening of the new state-of-the-art Blacktown City Beach Volleyball Courts at Glenwood Reserve, Glenwood. The facility is now officially open to the community, providing an exciting new sporting opportunity for all ages. The $1 million project, funded through the NSW Government’s Office of Sport’s Greater […]

Blacktown City has become BMX central following the grand opening of the City’s very first pump track in Marayong.Riders young and old tested their skill on the looping circuit at Harvey Park, which opened to the community last week. The $400,000 track contains two endless and connected loops, which can be ridden separately or combined, […]

Blacktown City Council has provided a major boost to support Blacktown City FC through a significant new partnership, which will support local youth and female players. Blacktown City Mayor Tony Bleasdale OAM said Council is proud to support the strengthening of programs for women and the kickstart of a brand-new program targeting youth, particularly young […]

Blacktown City Council’s Charlie Lowles Leisure Centre Emerton, has joined up with local National Premier League team, Mount Druitt Town Rangers as they go for glory in this year’s soccer league. The partnership, will help keep the player’s game-ready during the 2023 soccer season and provide indoor facilities during unpredictable weather. “It is so important […]

As the Australian Open Grand Slam Tennis event draws to a close in Melbourne, together Blacktown Council’s Blacktown Tennis Centre Stanhope and Blacktown Tennis Incorporated (BTI) continue to build on the popularity of tennis in the local community and produce tennis stars of the future. Blacktown City Mayor, Cr Tony Bleasdale OAM said; “It is […]

Described as a “watershed moment” by its chairman, Western Sydney International Dragway Ltd (WSID) has just signed a new multi-year sanctioning agreement with the Australian National Drag Racing Association Ltd (ANDRA). WSID at Eastern Creek is now part of the Australian Drag Racing Championships (ADRC) and the Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series (SRESS), starting with […]

Blacktown City FC vs Sutherland Sharks Sunday, 20 June, Lily Homes Stadium, 3pm Blacktown City returns home this Sunday to host Sutherland Sharks at Lily Homes Stadium. They’ll be looking to stretch their lead at the top of the ladder with a big win against Sutherland, who will be confident after a 1-0 victory over Mt […]