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06 June 2026
ASHTON KNOCKS IT OUT OF THE PARK
Pittsburgh Pirates come calling
TONY BOSWORTH
A CHILDHOOD dream has become reality for Blacktown baseball star Ashton Kennedy, who has officially signed with Major League Baseball franchise the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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03 June 2026
BLACKTOWN'S WORLD CUP LIVE SITES
Fan festivities, food trucks and more
BE part of football’s biggest showpiece and enjoy free activities and action on the big screen at the World Cup Live Site at Blacktown Football Park, Rooty Hill.
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30 May 2026
BLACKTOWN CITY AQUATIC CENTRES RATED
Three centres receive top marks
BLACKTOWN City Council’s aquatic and leisure centres have achieved their highest-ever safety scores in the latest Royal Life Saving Society Aquatic Facility Safety Assessment.
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26 May 2026
DANCER'S CELEBRATION OF CULTURE
Captivating performance of Indian classical form
A YOUNG dancer from Western Sydney has taken centre stage in a remarkable celebration of culture, discipline and artistic excellence, with Dhwiti Joshi presenting her Bharatanatyam Arangetram at the Bryan Brown Theatre on April 26.
A YOUNG dancer from Western Sydney has taken centre stage in a remarkable celebration of culture, discipline and artistic excellence, with Dhwiti Joshi presenting her Bharatanatyam Arangetram at the Bryan Brown Theatre on April 26.
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25 May 2026
2026 LBA WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Special gala event at Workers Club
THE 2026 Blacktown City Local Business Awards Presentation Evening was an occasion of elegance and excitement.
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12 May 2026
COLOUR OF BLACKTOWN FESTIVAL RETURNS
New attractions complement old favourites
COLOURFUL characters, smooth sounds and free fun will be a feature of the 2026 Blacktown City Festival as part of a bumper lineup of 18 events through May.
COLOURFUL characters, smooth sounds and free fun will be a feature of the 2026 Blacktown City Festival as part of a bumper lineup of 18 events through May.
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03 May 2026
BLACKTOWN AFTER DARK
Time to abandon tired old ways
for NIGHT-time economic strategies aim to enhance activity, cultural offerings, and community engagement during nighttime hours, fostering vibrant and safe environments.
for NIGHT-time economic strategies aim to enhance activity, cultural offerings, and community engagement during nighttime hours, fostering vibrant and safe environments.
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04 April 2026
PENRITH BEACH SEASON EXTENDED
West's favourite swimming destination
PENRITH Beach, is opening for an extra day on the new Anzac Day public holiday and operating with extended hours for the Easter long weekend.
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03 April 2026
COMMENT: DESIGNING FUTURE BLACKTOWN
Is our CBD a community-led or imposed project?
STEPHEN BALI
IT’S obvious that today’s Blacktown Central Business District (CBD) does not suit or match the needs of an aspirational community.
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08 March 2026
GOVT CONSIDERS NEW MAJOR FILM STUDIO
Blacktown locations among the options
THE NSW government is considering Western Sydney as the potential location for a second major film studio to help meet growing demand from local and international productions.
THE NSW government is considering Western Sydney as the potential location for a second major film studio to help meet growing demand from local and international productions.
