Lawrence Machado

Highly experienced and award-winning journalist with a demonstrated history of working in the newspaper and media industry both in Australia and overseas. Lawrence Machado is our Sports Writer.

Jul- 2025 -

1 July

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Spirit Of Nathan Gremmo Lights Up Memorial Shield

The spirit of Nathan Gremmo was very much alive at last Sunday’s memorial match to honour the memory of the young Hills District Bulls player. The annual fixture also promotes promote organ and tissue donations, which was Nathan’s big passion. The 11th Nathan Gremmo Memorial Shield match, played at Crestwood…
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Jun- 2025 -

30 June

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Hawkesbury Jets U12 Girls catch the Eye in Melbourne

The Hawkesbury Jets U12 girls are celebrating their first silver medal at the prestigious Nunawading Basketball Tournament in Melbourne. Coach Arosha ‘AJ’ Jayasinghe said this is a huge achievement for the Hawkesbury & District Basketball Association because the Victorian event is one of the biggest in Australia. “It was a…
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19 June

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Local AFL Hero Ian Parker Honoured by Sports NSW

Ian Parker of Pennant Hills Demons has been recognised by Sport NSW for his extraordinary contributions to ALF as a player, coach, official and senior administrator for more than 60 years. The AFL NSW Senior Life Member will be presented with the Distinguished Long Service Honour on Monday, June 30 at…
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18 June

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Former Socceroo Van Egmond Takes Charge at Hills United

Former Socceroo Gary van Egmond has taken over as coach of the Hills United FC men’s first grade in what should be a major boost to the club’s hopes in the NSW NPL League One championship. The 60-year-old van Egmond has turned around the club’s losing streak into two successive…
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17 June

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Boost for Eastwood Rugby’s Castle Hill Plans

Eastwood Rugby’s elite sporting base in Castle Hill is on the verge of getting off the ground with the opening of the tender process. The Hills Shire Council said there will be three playing fields on the former Pony Club site, which occupies about 6.8ha of the total 58ha Fred…
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2 June

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Kellyville Home to the World’s Biggest RL Training Precinct

Kellyville is officially home to the largest rugby league training facility in the world, making The Hills District a magnet for emerging talent across the NRL. And if the Eastwood Rugby planned move to Castle Hill’s Fred Caterson Reserve takes off soon, it will mean massive growth potential for both…
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May- 2025 -

30 May

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Champion Hills Athlete Alex Hulley Retires

Alex Hully, Australia’s outstanding hammer thrower for more than 14 years, has made the tough decision to retire due to spinal injuries. Alex, 27, also gave up on her dream of competing in the 2028 LA Games. The powerful Rouse Hill athlete dominated junior, state and Australian hammer throwing with stunning…
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22 May

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Parramatta Eels Opens World’s Largest Rugby League Training Facility in Kellyville

The Parramatta Eels today opened the $70m Parramatta Eels Centre of Excellence (COE) and Kellyville Memorial Park Community Centre, the largest rugby league training precinct in the world. Funded by the NSW and Australian Government, The Hills Shire Council and Parramatta Leagues Club, the precinct features five full-sized rugby league…
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19 May

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Veer’s Sporting Goals are Extraordinary

Hills youngster Aaryaveer Tangri is an incredible child. At just 10 years, his sports charity, Golden Wickets, is already well known in several countries. His vision of helping poor children access used sports gear is helping hundreds of girls and boys to take up sports otherwise be unattainable to them.…
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17 May

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Bulls Players Enjoy Lisa Fiola Cup Joy

Several players from the Hills Bulls were a part of the Parramatta Eels team which lifted their first Lisa Fiola Cup Under 17 girls trophy. The Eels outclassed Central Coast Roosters 26-10 in the recent grand final at Leichhardt Oval. Isabella Bell, Hine Rikiti, Temieke Withers, Georgia Wansey, Tegan Nicholas,…
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