COVID statement from the PremierGIVEN the growing number of infectious cases in the community and unlinked cases of community transmission, COVID-19 restrictions will be tighten...
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Blacktown ranks 2nd for litter reduction BLACKTOWN residents rank second in the list of suburbs that have reported the largest number of ‘tossers’ as part of the NSW Governm...
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Lockdown orders extended until July 9TO protect the people of NSW from the evolving COVID-19 outbreak, current stay-at-home orders will be extended across all of Greater Sydney ...
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Workers Club staff drive fund raiser THE reality is that there are youth in Blacktown’s local government area who are sleeping rough every night.
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DALLAS SHERRINGHAMIF your phone or internet is giving your small business aspirations grief, it’s cold comfort to know you are not alone.
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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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BLACKTOWN cafes and coffee lovers have contributed to saving almost 30,000 single use takeaway cups from going into landfill, in the first 12 months of the Refill Don’t Landfi...
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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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LAWRENCE MACHADO LEA Simic of 1st Kings Langley Ventures Unit has received the prestigious Queen’s Scout Award, completing the necessary tasks in half the usual time.
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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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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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EIGHT Communications has been appointed to lead the strategic communications campaign for the opening of Atura Oran Park, the premium lifestyle hotel set to launch in early Q4 2026.
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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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