Ratepayers, businesses still hurting says Mayor BLACKTOWN City Council has officially ruled out any increase in property rates above the level approved by the Independent Pricin...
Read more about COUNCIL ENDS RATE RISE SPECULATIONBLACXKTOWN City Council will embark on an extensive program of community consultation before deciding on any possible application to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribu...
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DI BARTOK TALENT and sheer grit have seen Western Sydney author Arthur Bozikas become an Amazon Number 1 best seller author as well as a leader in the disability sector.
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From Ballarat to Blacktown DALLAS SHERRINGHAM IT’S a long way from Ballarat to Blacktown but these two regional powerhouses have a lot in common thanks to the amazing success ...
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Blacktown Counsellor named Community Champion NSW Mental Health Commissioner Catherine Lourey will visit Blacktown on October 18 as part of a state-wide series of consultations ...
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A WESTERn Sydney based real estate and fashion identity has taken over the reins as Australian director of Mrs Universe Australia.
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Blacktown prices expected to soarTOWNHOUSES are the most popular among first home buyers in Western Sydney, going by the trend observed by leading real estate expert Ms Marites ...
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As cash reserves climb to $800M BLACKTOWN City Council is proposing that residential rates increase by 20% from about $1,100 to $1,330 (average) and for businesses by 25% plus t...
Read more about BLACKTOWN COUNCIL RATES SET TO RISETHE NSW Government has extended trading hours for venues across the State for the National Rugby League (NRL) Grand Final this Sunday.
Read more about EXTRA CHEERS FOR THE BATTLE OF THE WESTNSW drivers are being urged to use the FuelCheck app to find a cheaper servo and save up to $10 a tank as the fuel excise discount ends on Wednesday. Treasurer Matt Kean said th...
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Sports retailer, Lids, arrives in AustraliaLEADING global sports retailer, Lids has arrived in Australia, expanding its international retail presence with the opening of five de...
Read more about LEADING RETAILER COMES TO WESTPOINTHealthy Western Sydney is an initiative of WentWest and the Blacktown News to deliver practical and usable health information for the people of Blacktown and Western Sydney. Cli...
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Have a PAWsome time at Blacktown Showground ENJOY a PAWsome day out with your furry, feathered or scaly friend at the Blacktown City Pet Festival this October.
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Dig into our city garden competition BLACKTOWN City Council is reminding all those with green thumbs that entries close in a few weeks in the 2022 Blacktown City Garden Competit...
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Tougher penalties for abusers SASWATI MUKHERJEE FRONTLINE emergency workers can look to heave a sigh of relief. A new Bill promises to hand out tougher penalties to offenders wh...
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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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CAMDEN Council will receive $3M from the NSW Government to deliver the Camden Civic Plaza, as part of a $54M statewide investment in 30 high-performing councils under the Faster Assessments Incentive Program (FAIP).
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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.
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