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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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
06 December 2025
ST BISHOY COPTIC ORTHODOX COLLEGE EXPANDS
Unveiling renovated primary facilities
ST Bishoy Coptic Orthodox College in Mount Druitt recently celebrated the official opening of its newly renovated Primary classrooms and amenities, an exciting milestone in the life of the school and its community.
27 November 2025
SEVERE WEATHER CAUSES WIDESPREAD DAMAGE
Blacktown City hardest hit by storms
BLACKTOWN City Council is responding to significant damage caused by severe weather and gale force winds across the City earlier today.
10 November 2025
COUNCILS UNITE TO SAVE THE CATS
Working to prevent cat homelessness
BLACKTOWN Council, Hills Council and Hawkesbury Council areas are among a group of 30 NSW councils included in a joint RSPCA / NSW Government program to promote responsible cat ownership.
05 November 2025
BLACKTOWN NETBALL CONTINUES TO THRIVE
Court upgrades taking place
THE Blacktown City Netball Association (BCNA) is a vibrant and inclusive netball community located in the heart of the Blacktown City Council at International Peace Park.
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.