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...
Read more about PROTECTION FOR FRONTLINE WORKERSCOMMUTERS from across Blacktown region are set to benefit from the newly completed Schofields Station commuter car park. Minister for Transport, Veterans and Western Sydney Davi...
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DURING the next eight weeks, 10 stars will be fundraising and rehearsing for the big evening of Saturday, October 22 at Blacktown workers Club.
Read more about Rehearsals start as 2022 Stars of Western Sydney is launched
Home team secures Premier League ChampionshipBOB TURNERBLACKTOWN City have secured the 2022 National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s Championship with a 2-0 victory over Manly Unite...
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SASWATI MUKHERJEEPODCASTER, a passionate community radio presenter an inspired youngster. Meet Dylan Caple, an 18-year-old who recently won the Western Sydney Outstanding Youth ...
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Go somewhere new in 2022 DALLAS SHERRINGHAM OUR release from the restraints of the pandemic has led to millions of Australians suddenly hitting the road looking for new adventures.
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Personal and professional development at WEXPO WESTERN SYDNEY continues to thrive, with an expo created just for residents, entrepreneurs, wider Sydney, and beyond.
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Chance to access 160 local jobsWESTPOINT has launched its inaugural Jobs Fair initiative this to support local employment in the lead-up to Christmas.
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CAMDEN Council has formally objected to the NSW Government’s proposal to build a six-storey social and affordable housing development opposite Camden Hospital.
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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...
Read more about Local sporting organisations encourage to apply for $10M in funding
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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MACARTHUR'S growing construction sector could benefit from an increase in apprentices entering key trades, as new figures show NSW apprenticeship commencements have risen for three consecutive quarters.
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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.
Read more about How can I keep cooler at home this summer?The Macarthur Advocate covers the business and community issues of the Macarthur region. The Macarthur Advocate is a trusted media source for connecting with the pulse of the region and tapping into it's vast opportunities.