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JUNE
Winterfest came to town and took over the front page of our wrap , while Riverstone Police Station held its first open day reported on our cover .
Windsor Mall got a signage makeover thanks to government funding .
We reported on Richmond Veterans Golf Club raising $ 63,800 for Legacy , while a survey by a daily paper crowned Windsor RSL as one of the top two RSLs in Sydney .
Our centre spread featured the life and times of The Rotary Club of Windsor and its 67-year commitment to making Hawkesbury a better place .
James Heddo took over as the CEO of Hawkesbury Race Club , while WEAG – Windsor Experience Action Group – launched its campaign to preserve the town ’ s history by lobbying council to ensure the historical integrity of the township was maintained .
Colo High School ’ s Agriculture department won several medals in the ring with its stock at the Hawkesbury Show . Green Hills Netball Club , part of the Hawkesbury District , showed us why they can net just about anything , as the Windsor Wolves juniors and A-graders showed off just how good they ’ d come through their rebuilding stage . JULY
We heard what made Kurrajong Nursing Home so well regarded in our local life story , while Macquarie MP Susan Templeman spoke on the release of the Western Sydney International flight paths and where they traversed across the Hawkesbury and Blue Mountains .
Sharon Osmond , from K9 Swim Hydrotherapy and Wellness Centre at Kurmond told us about her life ’ s adventures . She was our Finest citizen of the month .
The late Ernie Dunstan bequeathed $ 50,000 to Richmond Rotary Club , as announced by his wife Jo at Rotary ’ s 51st annual changeover . At the event , Lyn Bowen , wife of longtime Richmond Rotarian Phil , received the Paul Harris Fellow medallion .
Our centre lift-out featured the Walker Family Hill Dedication at the Windsor Wolves home ground .
Super Lachie – aka Lachie Gordon – had a great story about his professional gaming career playing Rocket League , the 17-year-old never having missed an international tournament in two years . AUGUST
The campaign to Be a Koala Champion was our cover story for the month .
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Many major flood damaged road projects were completed – of note the $ 15 million 715 metre stretch repair of Greens Road , Lower Portland , which reopened this month to much local fanfare .
Hawkesbury Paddlewheeler was back on the water after being damaged twice by the floods on the river . Captain Ian Burns is again at the helm . His story was the focus of our Finest column this month .
Bush fringe dwellers were being urged to report mobile phone blackspots to the government to secure grants for better future coverage and infrastructure .
Divinia Eather , 22 , marketing manager of family transport company Eather Group , showed off her busking ability which has since drawn attention at the Tamworth Music Festival .
Our Hawkesbury History page featured the life and work of Charles Darwin , while the Sydney Basin Koala Network brought its koala advocate training to the area .
The Duck Man explained what the Kanga Cup was all about , as part of the Girls with Goals football program and wingless sprintcar driver Brayden Shute , 17 , showed us how he tears up a speedway track . SEPTEMBER
Ever popular Clarendon Classic Machinery Rally was back at Hawkesbury Showground .
The all important Get Ready Weekend run by our emergency services , in particular our RFS , urged us to get fire-prepared and ready again .
Our feature local life story was on St John Ambulance ’ s official 75th anniversary , however the Hawkesbury City Division had been serving our district for well over 100 years ! The life and work of tsar of tattooists , Duane James , from Kurrajong , made for an interesting story for our Finest column this month .
The Hawkesbury Art Prize winner was announced – Katherine Barry , of Brisbane , with her work Illumne taking the gong and a residency at David Leach and Tony Kenny ’ s Glenhuntley Estate at Kurrajong Heights .
We heard about the history of Hawkesbury ’ s oldest headstone , the 1804 Howorth sandstone headstone in Wilberforce .
Richmond High ’ s classes of ’ 63 reunion made the headlines again – 60 years on . OCTOBER
The eighth Australian PGA Seniors Championship was held at Richmond Golf Club , with $ 150,000 in prizemoney .
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Our Finest story depicted the wonderful work of open water scuba diver Ashely Miskelly , who operates the Sea Urchin Science Centre in Kurrajong – the one and only centre of its kind in the world .
Federal government Community Wellbeing and Resilience Grants were awarded to : Macdonald Valley Association , Hawkesbury Business Alliance , PCYC Hawkesbury , St Monica ’ s Primary School Richmond , as reported by Macquarie MP Susan Templeman .
My Favourite Place featured horsewoman Amanda Wilson , of Kurrajong ’ s AHS Horsmanship , an 18-acre property where Amanda and partner Nick Bust break horses in a ‘ tread softly ’ approach .
The Ladies Day Cup at Hawkesbury Race Club saw plenty of locals dress to the nines for this annual celebration event .
We welcomed 120 new people from abroad to the Hawkesbury as our newest Aussie citizens .
The history of James and Mary Melville , together with their home Woodside in Mileham Street Windsor c . 1857 , was a fascinating look into our past .
Hawkesbury Hawks Cricket Club was flying high with the return of Stephen O ’ Keefe , Dale McKay and Shane Mott , as well as mentor Trent Johnson .
The Duck Man ventured out to Collector Con to explain the big trade in sports collectables was only continuing to get bigger and bigger . NOVEMBER
We reflected on the sacrifices of countless loved ones in our Defence Forces when marking Armistice Day at the eleventh hour on 11 November .
Schofields Public School celebrated its 100th anniversary by unearthing a time capsule buried 20 years ago .
Paddlewheeler Gala Day was held on the Hawkesbury River to celebrate the return of one of our district ’ s iconic attractions .
The 33rd Convoy for Kids Sydney completed its trek at Hawkesbury Showground with a fun day of fundraising and entertainment .
Larry Collins , retiring general manager of Windsor Leagues Club , was honoured as one of our Finest this month .
Dr Harry Cooper of Better Homes and Gardens TV series fame , dropped into film the amazing work of Sharon Osmond at the K9 Swim and Hydrotherapy
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Centre , Kurmond .
Doug Fountain showed us his equine dental techniques “ in the stable ” at Clarendon ’ s Hawkesbury Equine Veterinary Centre .
Scheyville ’ s historic wartime buildings received a $ 5 million federal grant to transform them into a key community and veteran ’ s centre .
Windsor District Baptist Church reported on their multiple fundraising efforts , including assistance to war-ravaged and destitute Ukrainians half a world away .
Barry Locock , of Turtle Landscapes showed us his restored pride and joy , a 1969 Mammoth Major truck .
Windsor Ten Pin Bowling was the focus of one of our sports stories , detailing how the sport is still popular with younger school-aged players , while we reported on the Windsor Wolves Junior Rugby League Senior Presentation night . DECEMBER
The Mayoral Christmas Appeal was launched in partnership with charity San Miguel by Mayor Sarah McMahon .
Nellie Biddle , Vince and Gerda Head were recognised for their outstanding gardening work at the Kurrajong District and Community Nursing Home .
North West Community Services published Community Experiences of the 2022 Australian Floods – a must-read for any of us here in the Hawkesbury .
Kylie Murphy , former Wonderland employee , and Family of Leagues ’ NSW Ron Coote Volunteer of the Year award winner , was the focus of our Finest story this month .
We visited famed Aussie artist Max Mannix , whose Christmas painting adorned our cover , and joined a very large and rowdy crowd onboard the Hawkesbury Paddlewheeler , to mark its return to our waters .
Journo Greg Martin introduced us to the Death Café , in Ori ’ s Bar in Windsor Mall . It holds sessions to help those grieving loved ones and preparing for funerals .
Richmond Rotary Club ’ s Christmas Carols in the Park was held in the historic Richmond cricket oval in the centre of town .
We found the cutest sheep in the world – Valais Blacknoses – were being bred right here in Kurrajong by Karina and Scott Penfold .
Hawkesbury Jewfish Facebook Page star and Hawkesbury River fisherman Garry Titterton shared his secrets of catching ‘ a big one ’ with the Duck Man , while we heard the Penrith golden oldies rugby players were looking to increase their membership .
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