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30 October 2025
THE MOUSTACHE IS CALLING AGAIN
Movember wants locals to join the cause
THIS Movember, the moustache is calling again, and it’s calling on Blacktown locals for support.
THIS Movember, the moustache is calling again, and it’s calling on Blacktown locals for support.
21 October 2025
SHAPING OUR FUTURE TOGETHER
SydWest sponsors United Nations confrence
BLACKTOWN based, SydWest Multicultural Services, a leading not-for-profit organisation, is proudly sponsoring the United Nations 80-year ‘Shaping Our Future Together’ conference.
BLACKTOWN based, SydWest Multicultural Services, a leading not-for-profit organisation, is proudly sponsoring the United Nations 80-year ‘Shaping Our Future Together’ conference.
19 October 2025
NEW FACILITIES FOR STAFF AND STUDENTS
Casuarina School upgrade
THE Attorney-General and Federal Member for Greenway, Michelle Rowland opened a new sensory garden at Casuarina School which will improve student educational outcomes for many years to come.
THE Attorney-General and Federal Member for Greenway, Michelle Rowland opened a new sensory garden at Casuarina School which will improve student educational outcomes for many years to come.
06 October 2025
REDUCING E-BIKE RISK ON TRAINS
E-bike fires at Blacktown Station
TRAIN passengers and staff will be less at risk from lithium-ion battery fires because of a ban on converted e-bikes on the NSW rail network.
TRAIN passengers and staff will be less at risk from lithium-ion battery fires because of a ban on converted e-bikes on the NSW rail network.
06 October 2025
SCREENX COMING TO BLACKTOWN
Where movies escape the screen
HOYTS Cinemas is bringing blockbuster experiences to the next level with the launch of SCREENX at Blacktown later this year.
26 September 2025
STREET SIDE MEDICS LAUNCH LOCALLY
Mobile medical service for vulnerable
STREET Side Medics, a not-for-profit, GP-led mobile medical service dedicated to people experiencing homelessness will soon launch to cover the Blacktown and North West regions.
STREET Side Medics, a not-for-profit, GP-led mobile medical service dedicated to people experiencing homelessness will soon launch to cover the Blacktown and North West regions.
25 September 2025
AUSTRALIAN WELCOMES TONGAN ROYAL FAMILY
MOU signed for cyber co-operation
ATTORNEY-General and Member for Greenway Michelle Rowland met with His Majesty King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau’u of Tonga on their first official visit to Australia, alongside Governor-General Sam Mostyn and Tongan Deputy Prime Minister Dr Taniela Fusimālohi.
24 September 2025
MANUFACTURING HUB FOR BLACKTOWN
$28M for building future jobs
THE NSW Government is investing in the jobs of the future by delivering $28M to build a new Renewables Manufacturing Hub in Blacktown.
THE NSW Government is investing in the jobs of the future by delivering $28M to build a new Renewables Manufacturing Hub in Blacktown.
08 September 2025
PET SURRENDERS ARE INCREASING
Cost of living pressures bite
ANIMAL shelters are witnessing a growing number of pet surrenders as Australians grapple with rising living costs, relocations and downsizing, according to research form Companion Animal Network Australia (CANA).
ANIMAL shelters are witnessing a growing number of pet surrenders as Australians grapple with rising living costs, relocations and downsizing, according to research form Companion Animal Network Australia (CANA).
08 September 2025
RATES COMMUNITY CONSULTATION BEGINS
Pop-up sessions over 42 days
ON September 15 Blacktown City Council begins a 42-day consultation from on a proposed Special Rate Variation.