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21 July 2026
MORE BEDS AND OPERATING THEATRES
Expansion progress of Blacktown hospitals
WESTERN Sydney residents are set to benefit from expanded healthcare services, with construction of 30 additional beds at Blacktown Hospital progressing well and on track for completion later this year, 12 months ahead of schedule.
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09 July 2026
NSW BUDGET DELIVERING FOR BLACKTOWN
Govt on track to deliver surplus
Summary by STEPHAN BALI MP
TREASURER Daniel Mookhey has delivered the Minns Labor Government’s third budget.
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09 July 2026
BLACKTOWN COUNCIL BUDGET DEFERRED AGAIN
Meeting slowed by procedural disputes
BLACKTOWN City Council’s proposed $1B budget has been deferred once again following a contentious council meeting marked by procedural disputes and sharp divisions over a proposed Special Rate Variation (SRV).
BLACKTOWN City Council’s proposed $1B budget has been deferred once again following a contentious council meeting marked by procedural disputes and sharp divisions over a proposed Special Rate Variation (SRV).
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07 July 2026
COMMUNITY AND ARTS HUB FOR MT DRUITT
Salvation Army vision for transformation
MOUNT Druitt will soon be home to a major new Community Services and Arts hub run by The Salvation Army, to be known as The Lighthouse.
MOUNT Druitt will soon be home to a major new Community Services and Arts hub run by The Salvation Army, to be known as The Lighthouse.
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30 June 2026
ECONOMIC BOOM FROM WORLD CUP
Beer sales climb 7.4 per cent
AUSTRALIA'S appetite for the world's biggest soccer tournament is delivering a significant economic boost.
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30 June 2026
FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH DISABILITY
Blacktown's Living Hub offers connection
PEOPLE living with dementia and hidden disabilities have a new place to find comfort and connection at The Living Hub at Max Webber Library, Blacktown.
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22 June 2026
LOCAL FIRM TAKES OUT MAJOR AWARD
Express the Hire Company of the Year
BLACKTOWN'S local Hire Express has been recognised at the Hire Industry Excellence Awards and Gala Dinner, held as part of HIRE26, Australia's premier conference and exhibition for the hire and rental industry.
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18 June 2026
FORMER LOCAL COP'S PET DIET BREAKTHROUGH
How Buddha inspired a pet food business
A FORMER police officer from Proespect who was searching for a solution for a health issue in his dog Buddha has led him to create one of Australia’s first and fastest growing pet food companies.
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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.
