About The Blacktown News
The Blacktown News is the city's trusted local print and digital media resource that connects residents and visitors to the city’s diverse community, its progress, people, business opportunities and lifestyle. Blacktown is one of the state’s fastest growing cities and has undergone a significant transformation over recent years. With a GRP topping $18B Blacktown boasts a growing property sector, thriving retail and education sectors, vibrant sports community, health precinct and visitor attractions.
Where to get the News
The Blacktown News is distributed over more than 70 strategic locations throughout Blacktown LGA and CBD. Combined readership aross web, print and social exceeds 125,000 per edition. Distribution outlets include cafes, clubs, business centres, shopping centres, supermarkets, networking groups, council offices, libraries and more.
Publication dates: The Blacktown News is published on the 8th day of each month.
Some popular distribution points include: Blacktown Workers Club, Blacktown Council Building, Blacktown Council Libraries, Riverstone Memorial Club, Blacktown RSL Club, Fox Hills Gold Club, Toongabbie Sports Club, Blacktown FC, Greater Blacktown Chamber of Commerce events, MP offices, Blacktown Travelodge, Stanhope Leisure Centre and multiple newsgents in the LGA.
Digital edition: The Blaktown News digital edition is available to read free, anytime and is published monthly. Click on the cover on the home page to be lined to the current edition. See archive editions HERE
Our partnerships: The Blaktown News is proud of our strong partnership relationships developed in the spirit of delivering mutual value and support. These include:
Platinum Support Partner: Greater Blacktown Chamber of Commerce.
Media Support Partner: WEXPO business events series.
Media Support Partner: Salvation Army’s Western Sydney Red Shield Appeal.
Media Support Partner: Blacktown City Local Business Awards.
Media Support Partner: ADRA Blacktown.
Media Support Partner: ALIBI Business Awards.
Bidwill Community Media Project: The BCMP is a unique collaboration between Chifley College Bidwill Campus and the Blacktown News whereby students write and create a mainstream digital and print newspaper section that shares news about school life and the Bidwill local community. The BCMP is published quarterly.
Contributors: Blacktown News contributors are leading business and community commentators. To submit a contribution, contact The Editor at info@greaterblacktownnews.com.au
For advertisers: Download our MEDIA KIT for details about deadlines, options and rates. We are always interested in exploring partnerships for sponsorship and support. For a discussion about how we might work together contact The Editor at info@greaterblacktownnews.com.au
Tell us your story: Your business and your community are important to us. If you have a story to share contact The Editor at info@greaterblacktownnews.com.au