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Realities of the 2021 State BudgetDR HUGH MCDERMOTT THE Berejiklian Government has once again revealed where its priorities are, and these priorities DO NOT lie in Blacktown.
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Residents encouraged to brush up on recycling AN innovative new program encourages Blacktown residents to ‘brush up’ on their recycling habits.
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But authorities warn buyers over contract cons DALLAS SHERRINGHAM BLACKTOWN residents are being urged to be cautious when buying used cars following a recent spate of dealers be...
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We want a sporting identity we can call our own BOB TURNER SOME years ago, I was approached by a major NSW Council to see if I would assist in securing an NBL team for their city.
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New speedway roars into action DALLAS SHERRINGHAM CONSTRUCTION on the new Sydney International Speedway at Eastern Creek has passed the halfway mark and is on track to be hostin...
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Local Business Awards recognise hard workEXCITEMENT is building as finalists in this year’s Blacktown City Local Business Awards are announced in time to dust off their finery...
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It's all just smoke and mirrors MICHELLE ROWLAND IN my last column, I noted the countdown was on to the Federal Government’s 2021 Budget.
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New book reveals birth date benefits ELIZABETH FRIAS IT’S not much of a cultural generation gap between Z, those born from 1995 to 2009, and Alpha, 2010 to 2024, as youngest i...
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First EV charging stations in Blacktown CBDWESTPOINT Blacktown has announced the installation of two state-of-the-art electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in the centre’s c...
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Salvos seeks 10,000 digital doorknockers THE Blacktown Salvos are calling on the local community to volunteer with the annual Red Shield Appealas the Salvation Army seeksto recr...
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Done well, partnerships last long after the association is gone Exclusive by BOB TURNER, Blacktown FC Chairman I WAS watching my six-year-old granddaughter play football last Su...
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Prepare yourself for jousting competition THE stunning sights and sounds of an ancient Medieval Fayre will spring to life in Doonside on the weekend of May 22-23.
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Renee's love story one for the ages DALLAS SHERRINGHAM A LOVE story for the ages is being played out in the busy wards and corridors of Blacktown Hospital – and it all started...
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An opportunity too good to miss BOB TURNER IN 2010 I brought the revitalised Sydney Kings to play a pre-season game at Kevin Betts Stadium in Mt Druitt.
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Fewer babies born in 2020; Oliver tops the listAXEL and Hallie surged up the baby name popularity charts in 2020, although fewer babies were born overall in an unforgettable yea...
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CAMDEN Council has formally objected to the NSW Government’s proposal to build a six-storey social and affordable housing development opposite Camden Hospital.
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SPORTING organisations across Campbelltown are being encouraged to apply for a share of the NSW Government's record $10M Organisation Support Program, aimed at strengthening grassroots sport, supporting volunteers and increasing particip...
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WOLLONDILLY Shire Council will apply to the NSW Return and Earn scheme to undertake a pilot of wire basket recycling units on public litter bins in high-use locations across the Shire, following consideration of a report into the feasibi...
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MACARTHUR'S growing construction sector could benefit from an increase in apprentices entering key trades, as new figures show NSW apprenticeship commencements have risen for three consecutive quarters.
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Camden's best businesses recognisedTHE 2026 Camden Local Business Awards Presentation Evening was an occasion of elegance and excitement.
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We asked an urban heat expert for tips DR Negin Nazarian, an award-winning researcher in urban heat from UNSW Sydney, shares her expertise to help us keep cool at home.
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