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25 January 2024
BLACKTOWN BACKS TRADITIONAL AUSTRALIA DAY
Amid mixed approaches from NSW councils
ELIZABETH FRIAS
ELIZABETH FRIAS
THE state’s largest council, Blacktown, including neighbor Hawkesbury Council, has put a stay on January 26 as their traditional celebration of Australia Day amid calls to change the date with a multitude of proposals.
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23 December 2023
THE INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY RETURNS
It's a bright racing future at Eastern Creek
SPEEDWAY racing will make a long-awaited but welcome return to Eastern Creek in early 2024 following the appointment of a new venue manager and operator for Western Sydney International Speedway.
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18 December 2023
HOW CAN I KEEP COOLER AT HOME THIS SUMMER?
We asked an urban heat expert for tips
DR Negin Nazarian, an award-winning researcher in urban heat from UNSW Sydney, shares her expertise to help us keep cool at home.
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16 December 2023
WESTPOINT UNVEILS ITS NEW PRECINCT
Dining and entertainment PLUS for Christmas
CHRISTMAS arrives early for shoppers at Westpoint, Blacktown, with the completion of its $19M-dollar dining precinct upgrade, transforming the centre’s top level into a world-class family dining and entertainment destination.
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10 December 2023
DONATION TO SUPPORT CHILDREN IN NEED
KidsWest steps up for Christmas
THE youngest and smallest patients at Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals (BMDH) will benefit from medical supplies and equipment thanks to the generous donation from local children’s charity KidsWest.
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06 December 2023
SANTA COMES EARLY TO BLACKTOWN
Children's Christmas Party raises $15,000
THE Workers Lifestyle Group's annual Children's Christmas Party was held on Sunday, December 3, from 10am to 3pm at Blacktown Showgrounds, with funds raised going to Blacktown Hospital children's ward, via the Better Foundation.
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04 December 2023
LOCAL WINNER IN 2023 PENCS AWARDS
Alpha Medical wins for quality improvement
PENCS has announced the winners of the PenCS Awards for 2023. Eight Award Winners, chosen from around Australia, were recognised for their outstanding contribution to data-driven quality improvement in General Practice and Aboriginal Member Services using health informatics.
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03 December 2023
SEARCH IS ON FOR THE NEXT TOM BRADY
Blacktown connection to Gridiron campaign
THE announcement that Flag Football will be an Olympic Sport in the 2028 LA Games has launched Gridiron Australia into action.
THE announcement that Flag Football will be an Olympic Sport in the 2028 LA Games has launched Gridiron Australia into action.
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02 December 2023
DOONIE FINALLY GETS A LIFT
Revamped station open to the public
DECADES after the #GetDoonieALift campaign began, a major accessibility upgrade at Doonside Station has finally opened to the public.
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01 December 2023
BLACKTOWN CITY HAS BEEN KNITBOMBED
We say NO to domestic and family violence
BLACKTOWN City Centre, along with local Police Stations have been “Knit Bombed” as part of an annual campaign to raise awareness of domestic and family violence in Blacktown City.
BLACKTOWN City Centre, along with local Police Stations have been “Knit Bombed” as part of an annual campaign to raise awareness of domestic and family violence in Blacktown City.
