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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City given national heritage status in 2015 DALLAS SHERRINGHAM explores the very far West of NSW AS a young student of Australian history many years ago, one of my favourite boo...
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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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Case for building trains in Australia DALLAS SHERRINGHAM THERE is the potential for thousands of jobs to be created in NSW and to support the State’s economic recovery from CO...
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Council trials network of heat-safe venues VULNERABLE residents will be able to seek shelter during heatwaves through a network of ‘heat refuges’ in an Australian-first tria...
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Helping dads with challenges of fatherhoodA PROGRAM that helps new and expectant fathers through the physical, mental and emotional challenges of parenthood, launched last year,...
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It's vital we stay connected: CHAMBER TREVOR OLDFIELD IT is both exciting and humbling to provide an article for the new Blacktown newspaper.
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Prime CBD block the focus of TEO project BLACKTOWN City Council is inviting residents and business owners to have their say on a proposed sale of Council-owned land in Blacktown...
Read more about PUBLIC CAN INFLUENCE LAND SALEThe TAFE NSW Nirimba campus is set to benefit from its share of a $100M state-wide investment in TAFE NSW facilities and equipment.
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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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