featured in our history page .

Richmond Players ’ season of Death by Chocolate began ; Council was seeking community representatives for a local planning panel ; we wished mothers a Happy Mother ’ s Day and reported on driving safely to protect wildlife .

Hawkesbury Remakery unveiled its new market wagon , and members of the 1999 Hawkesbury Cawsey Shield U12 cricket team reunited at Windsor Bowling Club to celebrate 25 years .

Hawkesbury Archery Club members had won a ton of championship and individual medals and we were introduced to the UWS solar car project challenge . JUNE

The celebration that is Winterfest , a weekend of history and fantasy , made our cover this month .

Council announced its 2027 target date for introducing a Food Organics Garden Organics service .

Godolphin Australia operations manager Craig Nolan showed us his favourite place – Godolphin ’ s Osborne Park , Agnes Banks .

Volunteer extraordinaire Kerryn Johnson was interviewed about her many community roles , while Hawkesbury CWA Evening Branch announced its new catering service .

MP Robyn Preston reported on the $ 64m redevelopment of St John of God Hospital North Richmond for veterans and first responders ’ mental health care .

The inaugural Windsor Gas Lamp Festival began , celebrating the largest network of restored gas lamps in Australia . The Australian Cat Federation National Show was held in Hawkesbury Showgrounds and Lollies ‘ n ’ Stuff Windsor turned 10 years old .

In sport , we caught up with talented young sportsmen ; sprintcar racer Brayden Shute , 18 , and barefoot waterskiing brothers Archie , 11 , and Gerry , 16 , Hanckel . All look set to become international stars in their respective sports . JULY

Michael Pullin , CEO at Windsor Leagues Club , was interviewed for our Finest column and we sadly farewelled legendary horseman , Ron Males OAM , a giant in the world of Arabian horses .

Council adopted a record $ 245.9 million budget and five Street Speak local art competition winners each received $ 5000 grants and the tree-lined boulevard Windsor Town Centre project began .

1800s artist Henry Grant Lloyd was featured in our history column and drag racer Craig Hewitt , and his Red Ninja team , showed us just how fast they were .

Produce growers and farmers the Sciberras Family and the history of the clan in Hawkesbury made for interesting reading and Richmond Lions Club announced its winter sleepout at Richmond Oval , fundraising for the Jarron Project .

Wrestler Phil Birdman Picasso and the history of wrestling as well as sports callers and commentators , Ken Howard , Johnny Tapp and Ray Warren , were featured in sport . AUGUST

Council scooped three awards at the Local Government NSW Awards - for its Hawkesbury River Safety Campaign ; Bangadyi Nawi , Making a Canoe project and Hayden Jones won a scholarship for professional research or development .

Founding member of NSW Turf Producers Association , Terry Allen , was the focus of our Finest column , while the Hawkesbury Companion Animal Shelter received a $ 375,000 revamp .

Karen Hodges , Hawkesbury RFS fire control officer , retired from her post of 25 years to start a position as Deputy Chief Officer at Queensland RFS .

We read about Escabag tote bags , filled with personal care items and support starters , free for people fleeing domestic violence ; Richmond Lions Club hosting its first sleepout for Hope4U Jarron Project ; the State Gem and Mineral Show ; tackling avian flu and Council ’ s response to the Avian influenza outbreak in Hawkesbury .

Penrith Panthers announced its entry into the Women ’ s Premiership for 2025 ; Panthers Juniors successfully launched Magic Round at Leonay Oval and Nina Walters was interviewed about the Sydney Uni Solar Car Challenge . SEPTEMBER

Marathon open water swimmer Michael Payne

became the youngest and fastest Australian to swim the icy North Channel .

The Eather family honored their mate Maurie Hyde naming one of their Kenworth ‘ legacy trucks ’ after him .

Dr Pritpal Singh , eminent ophthalmologist and specialist eye surgeons , was our Finest for the month .

We reported on the National Flyball championships , hosted by Norwest Thunderdogs Flyball Club at Hawkesbury , and highlighted three long time employees of Coles Richmond as well as the opening of Coles new automatic distribution centre in Kemps Creek .

Woodbury Reserve ’ s new BMX track opened , Scott Morris , professional sports photographer was interviewed about capturing memorable moments and the Henry Lawson U14s Div 4 football team featured in sport . OCTOBER

Our cover featured the Australian PGA Seniors Championship , which was won by Jason Norris at Richmond GC .

A new community-based alcohol and drugs support service WHOS opened in Windsor , historic Fairfield House renovations were nearing completion and we read about the history of the government printing office .

The life of Maurice Hyde , of the Windsor Wolves , was celebrated in our Finest story for the month .

Mary Kinnon and the Wilberforce Woodcraft Co-op were the subject of our My Favourite Place column , and the government announced a new public high school for Schofields / Tallawong .

The annual Clarendon Classic Machinery Rally was a huge drawcard for the Hawkesbury , and the Hills Food and Wine Festival turned five .

Marcus Della Marta recorded his second win in Balmain Rowing Club ’ s prestigious Peter Kemp Sculling Classic on the Hawkesbury River , Hawkesbury Hawks Rugby League Club became three-peat champions , and Duck Man met up with Shadow Cat aka NFL super fan Josh Lee Outland . NOVEMBER

We commemorated Remembrance Day throughout the district and farewelled Kelvin Tsui ,

68 , owner of Rabbit Photos , one of the first shops in Park Mall Richmond in our Finest column .

Scott Hinks reported on the continued lack of government action in safeguarding the community from future flood disasters , following seven major floods in 10 years .

Les Sheather became Mayor , Santa Paws photo shoots began at the Hawkesbury Companion Animal Shelter and we heard about the Nepean Therapy Dogs visiting schools , hospitals and aged care centres .

Our history column celebrated 160 years of rail service in the Hawkesbury and two years down the track , Fernadell Park sporting clubs we wondering how much longer it was going to take a promised $ 9.9m sporting complex to be built .

Savour the Flavour food festival came to Richmond Park , while the Hawkesbury Jets , slot car racing and Richmond Veterans Golf Club ’ s volunteer course work for the Australian PGA Seniors Championship made our sports pages . DECEMBER

The Salvos Christmas Appeal , Rotary ’ s real Christmas Tree sale , Rotary ’ s annual Carols in the Park , in its 48 th year and Light Up Windsor Street Fair and Christmas Trail , led the stories in our end of year edition .

Active golfer Dawn Wells , 90 , a long-time volunteer within the district , was our Finest for the month , while Margaret Thorne Green was honoured for her decades long service to the Richmond School of Arts , having a room named after her .

We read about Team Misfits raising $ 72,000 in Camp Quality ’ s EsCarpade for cancer patients , the work of Sydney Water detection dogs , Joey and Hydro , as well as the opening of Pink Finss ’ clothing store Reloved in Windsor Mall .

The new $ 30m Grose River bridge was approved , connecting Grose River Road with Springwood Road .

In sport , we continued to follow open water swimmer Michael Payne ’ s Ocean ’ s Seven quest of conquering the biggest swims around the world ; the Hawkesbury Hornets BMX Club was encouraging more kids to join and the Box Hill Brumbies cricket and basketball teams were formed to meet local demand for sport