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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BREED Australia's business rebuild mission BREED Australia, Western Sydney's only non-for-profit business incubator, is about to launch new small business mentoring and communit...
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Business rallies, as Govt closes the doorDI BARTOK A VITAL youth service in Blacktown is set to close after missing out on important State Government funding.
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Outdoor cinema from Blacktown Workers FROM Friday April 16 to 18 Blacktown Workers Club will transform into a world of fun with the ultimate outdoor cinema experience playing a ...
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Driving excellence at local hospitalsBLACKTOWN and Mount Druitt hospitals’ new Director of Nursing and Midwifery Marie Baxter knew she wanted to be a nurse from age 12.
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Minister approves all 375 showbagsALL 375 showbags on offer at this year’s Sydney Royal Easter Show have been given the thumbs up for sale following a rigorous safety inspecti...
Read more about 2021 EASTER SHOWBAGS GOOD TO GOONE off payments of $1,000 for adults and $400 for children are being made available for flood-affected communities. Residents who have suffered home damage or serious injuries ...
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Resilient retailers reveal solutions DALLAS SHERRINGHAM It’s no secret times have been the toughest on record for Blacktown's bricks and mortar retail industry, but this secto...
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Blacktown International Sports Park connectedMORE than $6M in major works connecting Western Sydney Parklands to Blacktown International Sports Park have been completed at Bunga...
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He's developed super fertiliser from fishELIZABETH FRIAS A RIVERSTONE scientist’s invention of fertiliser derived from barramundi fish excrement has been declared a success by...
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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat CAMDEN Musical Society is set to dazzle local audiences this June with its vibrant new production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
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Delivering new schools in growth areas THE NSW Government will invest $9.2B in school infrastructure over the next four years under the 2026-27 NSW Budget, delivering new schools and major upgrades in key growth areas, including Menangle...
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Solid performance backed by Mayor and staffWOLLONDILLY Shire Council CEO Ben Taylor has been reappointed for a further five years from September 2025 after leading the organisation to exceed key performance targets for the 2024/25 financ...
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From pastureland to community destinationA NEW new recreational space has officially opened in Sydney's rapidly growing south-west, with the NSW Government unveiling the 17-hectare Toggerai Park at Appin as part of its Parks for People p...
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Region's premier program for unsung heroes THE countdown to the highly anticipated 15th annual ZEST Awards has begun and Community Broadcast Network (CBN) has returned as the prestigious event's media partner.
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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.
Read more about How can I keep cooler at home this summer?Macarthur Advocate covers the business and community issues of the Macarthur region. Macarthur Advocate is a prime media source for connecting with the pulse of the region and tapping into it's vast opportunities.