Community news never more importantWHILE COVID-19 has changed life dramatically, the demand for community news has never been more important, with one community radio station fi...
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Payments tapered as vaccination rates rise THE NSW Government will go it alone to fund an extension of the JobSaver program to help NSW businesses re-open their doors and get pe...
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Lanes open at four Blacktown aquatic centresSWIMMERS young and old dusted off their cossies as pools reopened across Blacktown City after months of lockdown closures.
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Popular snacks could be made at Orchard HillsKETTLE Chips, Thins, Cheezels and CC’s could soon be manufactured in Orchard Hills under a proposal for a new facility which is cu...
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Riverstone community launches Dollars for Dignity $10 THE Riverstone community will give a shout out to their mates as the Dollars for Dignity $10 Weekend fundraising drive kick...
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SUCCESS | DALLAS SHERRINGHAM BLACKTOWN author and mum Glaiza De Leon has won two major awards for her heartwarming book that helps young, introverted children find their voices.
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Blacktown Hospital doctor a reality TV star CELEBRITY | DALLAS SHERRINGHAM BLACKTOWN Hospital’s famous Olympian Dr Jana Pittman has swapped her stethoscope for a grueling surv...
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Community turns out in force MORE than 250 Aboriginal people, including children aged 12 to 15, have received their first COVID-19 vaccination at a dedicated outreach event host...
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Prestigious art prize celebrates 25 years THE renowned Blacktown City Art Prize this summer will celebrate 26 years as one of the most prestigious regional art prizes in Australia.
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Blacktown being penalised for its success STEPHEN BALI | VIEWPOINT THE good news is that Blacktown City residents have responded to the call for vaccinations with almost 32% of ...
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Congratulations to the people of Blacktown TONY BLEASDALE OAM I WOULD like to congratulate the people of Blacktown City for getting vaccinated in their thousands.
Read more about MESSAGE FROM OUR MAYORFresh fruit for local hospitalsTWO local charities came together to support our frontline workers, delivering boxes of fresh fruit to Blacktown Hospital for Blacktown and Mount ...
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BLACKTOWN Commuters can relate to Kate Stewart who spent 17 years commuting for three hours every day – and drank a lot of coffee along the way.
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The Ponds stands out as a family suburb DALLAS SHERRINGHAM WHEN it comes to the top places to buy a property in Greater Sydney, Blacktown scrubs up pretty well against the ‘si...
Read more about BLACKTOWN IN TOP 10 PROPERTY LISTTHE Geographical Names Board is seeking community feedback on a proposal by Blacktown City Council to name a reserve in the suburb of Blacktown as Beryl Simes Smith Park.
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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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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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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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