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10 February 2026
YOU CAN ENGAGE BETTER WITH GOVERNMENT
FREE event in Blacktown explains it all
DO you want to better understand how to engage government? Have you ever felt strongly about an issue and wondered how to make your voice heard?
DO you want to better understand how to engage government? Have you ever felt strongly about an issue and wondered how to make your voice heard?
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07 February 2026
HOW AN ICONIC SPEECH CHANGED AUSTRALIA
Legends reminiscing at Bowman Hall
LABOR heroes recently returned to Bowman Hall Blacktown to reminisce the nation-changing speeches delivered by the then Labor Leader, Gough Whitlam, including the campaign launch of the 1972 It’s Time.
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26 January 2026
MORE BEDS FOR BLACKTOWN HOSPITAL
As Govt struggles with NDIS placements
THE NSW Government has appointed a builder to deliver the additional beds and services to Blacktown Hospital in late 2026, a year ahead of schedule.
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25 January 2026
BLACKTOWN CITY FAMILY SPORTSFEST
Climb a rock wall, shoot for glory
CHILDREN can try rock climbing, archery, ball sports and more free activities as part of Blacktown City Family SportsFest on Saturday, February 14.
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13 January 2026
GIVING IS THE BLACKTOWN WAY
Community support for local charities
IT seems that when Australians are doing it tough there’s often only one response when asked to help others: WE HELP.
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06 January 2026
PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY SPECIAL EVENT
Facing meaningful employment issues.
FINDING meaningful employment for people with disability continues to be one of the biggest challenges faced by families and communities in NSW.
Many encounter barriers such as limited opportunities, low expectations about capability and systems that feel difficult to navigate.
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03 January 2026
SERVICEMEN RECOUNT STORIES
Bidwill’s tribute to Remembrance Day
MIZACHRO KOKO
ON November 11, Chiefly College Bidwill held a Remembrance Day ceremony to honour Australians who served in war and to recognise the sacrifice the soldiers who have lost their lives.
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18 December 2025
COUNCIL REVERSES RATE RISE DECISION
Now IPART will make the final call
BLACKTOWN City Council has reversed its previous decision and will proceed with an application to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) for a Special Rate Variation (SVR).
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14 December 2025
WOOLWORTHS APPEAL RETURNS TO BLACKTOWN
Make a contribution at the check-out
Blacktown WOOLWORTHS Christmas Appeal has returned in partnership with OzHarvest, aiming to provide millions of meals for Australians during the festive season.
Blacktown WOOLWORTHS Christmas Appeal has returned in partnership with OzHarvest, aiming to provide millions of meals for Australians during the festive season.
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06 December 2025
SUPPORT FOR CHRISTMAS GIFT APPEAL
Council's giving tradition continues
“IT’S phenomenal, the support that the everyday person gives to this appeal,” observed Blacktown’s Lady Mayoress, Norma Bunting.
“IT’S phenomenal, the support that the everyday person gives to this appeal,” observed Blacktown’s Lady Mayoress, Norma Bunting.
