Lawrence Machado

Sydney

Freelance Journalist at Freelance

Versatile journalist. Worked for The Telegraph, News Corp, AP, BBC, Gulf News, Emirates News, Khaleej Times, Al Adiyat, Whats On, The Sun (SL). Views my own

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Articles

Parramatta Eels Opens Largest Rugby League Training Facility

2 weeks ago | hillstohawkesbury.com.au | Lawrence Machado

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.
Griffo’s Legacy Lives On At The Hills Bulls

1 month ago | hillstohawkesbury.com.au | Lawrence Machado

The Hills Bulls took a page from the past to honour one of one of their much loved heroes, Paul ‘Griffo’ Griffin, as they launched their ‘Our Club, Our Legacy’ campaign last Sunday. Griffin, tragically killed last year, will be a permanent part of the Baulkham Hills club with the spanking new gym named after him.
Hills Bulls Plan A Long Lasting Legacy

2 months ago | hillstohawkesbury.com.au | Lawrence Machado

The Hills Bulls, one of the most successful rugby league clubs in The Hills District, is launching Our Club, Our Legacy campaign, to raise $350,000 for their new clubhouse in Baulkham Hills. The official launch is on Sunday, April 13, at their Crestwood Oval headquarters, at 2pm. The club expansion includes a level 1 clubhouse and a multi-purpose function room which will be a valued asset for the Bulls for many years to come.
Local Trio Chase Asian Cup Glory With The Joeys

2 months ago | hillstohawkesbury.com.au | Lawrence Machado

Nickolas Alfaro, Kade Baccus and Thomas Cutuk, the highlyregarded footballers with connections to The Hills and Hawkesbury, will represent Australia at the 2025 AFC U17 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia. Australia has been drawn into Group B and will face Vietnam (April 4), United Arab Emirates ( April 7) and Japan (April 10), with the top eight teams in the competition qualifying for the FIFA U-17 World Cup being hosted by Qatar in November 2025.
Exciting Opportunities For New Rugby League Referees

2 months ago | hillstohawkesbury.com.au | Lawrence Machado |Gisela Horner

If you ever thought of blowing the whistle and officiating at junior or senior rugby league matches, now is the best time to put your hand up. The Parramatta District Rugby League Referees Association is welcoming new referees, saying it’s a wonderful opportunity for girls and boys to start a career in officiating and make some extra pocket money. The PDRLRA provides trained, accredited referees for matches across the Parramatta Junior League, including the Hills District and The Hawkesbury.
Watson, Matta Seal Exciting Opening Win For Hills Bulls

2 months ago | hillstohawkesbury.com.au | Lawrence Machado |Lawrence Machodo

The Hills Bulls overcame a 16-point half-time deficit to charge to an exciting 30-28 victory over Glebe Dirty Reds in the opening round of the Sydney Shield rugby league campaign last Sunday. Man of the moment Edmond Matta converted all five tries for the Bulls, with the last kick in the 71st minute sealing the hard-fought win. Tom Watson planted the equalising try in the 70th minute, his second of the match, after the Bulls played catch up for all but the final 10 minutes.
New-look Hills United Women Team Roar

2 months ago | hillstohawkesbury.com.au | Lawrence Machado |Gisela Horner

A new-look Hills United team have started the 2025 League One Football Women’s competition in a roaring style, scoring 13 goals in their opening three matches while topping both the league and club championship tables. The Hills women are one of the strongest teams in the competition, and some of their new signings, Jess Wootton, Gemma Woolley, Elin Rosenberg Cemazar and goalkeeper Nicola Simmons, have already made their presence felt.
Hills Bulls U16 Girls Reign Supreme As NSW Oztag Champs

Mar 10, 2025 | hillstohawkesbury.com.au | Lawrence Machado |Gisela Horner

The Hills Bulls U16 girls have cemented their reputation as the undisputed champions of Oztag in NSW for the second successive year. The girls were outstanding in their title defence at Coffs Harbour last weekend, running in a staggering 80 tries in nine matches, while conceding a mere three. Their phenomenal performance, under astute coach Mick Withers, sets the bar for the championships.
Hills Grammar Fields Gives Eastwood Rugby In Shute Shield

Mar 10, 2025 | hillstohawkesbury.com.au | Lawrence Machado |Gisela Horner

Eastwood Rugby, one of Sydney’s most successful premier rugby clubs, are using training facilities at a Hills school for valuable pre-season training. They have been training at Hills Grammar, Kenthurst, since October last year in preparation for the season which kicks off on April 5. According to Eastwood Rugby’s GM Robert Frost, they has been making the most of the outstanding facilities at the Hills Grammar as they bid for the blue riband of NSW rugby, the Shute Shield.
Emerging Matildas To Show Their Skills In Glenwood

Mar 8, 2025 | hillstohawkesbury.com.au | Lawrence Machado |Lawrence Machodo

Watch some of Australia’s elite young female footballers in action as they will descend on Valentine Sports Park, Glenwood for the 2025 Emerging Matildas Championships. The exciting event is one of the major competitions being held in The Hills this year, featuring the country’s most promising female talent in the Under 15’s and Under 16’s age groups. It will be held from July 15-20. Valentine Sports Park hosted the event known as the National Youth Championships.