Man astonished to hear the good news A GRANDFATHER from Seven Hills won’t just be blowing out birthday candles at the end of the month, but also celebrating his $100,000 win a...
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Approval for Western Sydney Airport hub UP to 500 new jobs will be created in Blacktown following the NSW Government approving a new industrial precinct close to the future West...
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DALLAS SHERRINGHAM BLACKTOWN Hospital junior doctor Mithila Zaheen is passionate about her work, but she also has challenges far beyond the busy days caring for her patients.
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There’s no letter I in the word TEAM BOB TURNER A FEW weeks ago I was asked to participate in an Executive Mentoring Programme for the School of Business at Western Sydney Uni...
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Late bloomer Bianca designs for 9,000 staffBWS has unveiled new outfits for its 9,000 store team members nationally after collaborating with three Australian designers.
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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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Jemill finds his voice through food reviews WESTERN Sydney teen, Jemill Comertpay, 19, has always been passionate about food. He grew up dreaming of being a food critic.
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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.
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