Saturday, 07 February 2026 10:43
MONEY EDUCATION SHOULD START EARLY
FINANCIAL literacy is a vital but often overlooked life skill that shapes long-term decision-making. An RMIT expert says money education should begin in childhood using simple tools like pocket money and jars to teach saving and spending. Teenagers benefit from bank accounts, budgeting and understanding credit, while young adults should learn about superannuation and compound growth early. Financial education builds responsibility, confidence and stronger life choices, not just better money management.
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Saturday, 07 February 2026 10:28
Doonside's Pamela Green is a pioneer of women’s rights
By Blacktown News HISTORY EDITOR, LES TOD
PAMELA Thayer Green was a pioneer for women’s rights and the arts and crafts movement.
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Saturday, 07 February 2026 10:23
DAISY TO HELP RESIDENTS LODGE DAs
BLACKTOWN City Council has launched DAISY, a new digital planning assistant designed to help residents better understand planning requirements and prepare residential development applications. DAISY, which stands for Development Application Information System, is an artificial intelligence-powered tool available through Council’s website. It provides 24-hour access to general planning information and guidance to support people at the early stages of the development application process. More than 80 per cent of development applications received by Council come from individual residents seeking to build a new home, renovate or extend an existing property, or subdivide for dual occupancy. DAISY is available now on Blacktown City Council’s website.
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