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09 February 2023
BILL, 95, RECEIVES KEY TO BLACKTOWN CITY
Recognition for lifelong commitment to region
HIS days on the building tools may be behind him, 95-year-old William (Bill) McNamara’s entrepreneurial spirit and impact on the construction sector endures, with the local resident this week receiving a Key to Blacktown City in recognition of his role in helping to transform the local government area.
08 February 2023
FUNDING DEBACLE CANCELS DISABILITY TRAINING
Unique service facing closure
A UNIQUE service that provides training to people with disabilities to help other people with disabilities is on the verge of closing due to a funding debacle.
04 February 2023
BLACKTOWN FC LAUNCHES 2023 SEASON
Walker Corporation joins as major sponsor
DEFENDING NPL NSW Men’s Champions, Blacktown City FC, has announced a long-term partnership with Walker Corporation as their principal partner for both the Senior Men and Senior Women.
27 January 2023
MT DRUITT HOSPITAL CELEBRATES 40 YEARS
It was when the Queen came to town
DALLAS SHERRINGHAM
WHEN Queen Elizabeth 2 and Prince Phillip came to Mt Druitt 40 years ago it was the biggest occasion in the history of Western Sydney.
18 January 2023
SUMMER OF FUN IN BLACKTOWN CITY
Festivities return after two years
BLACKTOWN City is the centre of fun, family and cultural events this summer, with Australia Day and Lunar New Year celebrations returning after two years.
15 January 2023
KIDS IN THE KITCHEN AT WESTPOINT
Italian style pizza is on the menu
THROW on your chef hat and dust off your apron, because Kids in the Kitchen is coming to Westpoint these school holidays.
30 December 2022
LOWER COST OF PBS MEDICINES FROM JANUARY
Healthcare a major concern among voters
THE new, lower cost of PBS medicines comes into effect on New Year’s Day, meaning the most patients will pay for a PBS listed medication is $30, down from $42.50.
23 December 2022
WANDERERS BACK ROAD SAFETY CAMPAIGN
We are proud to use our influence: CEO
AHEAD of the festive season, the NSW Government has released a new emotional, social media campaign featuring the Western Sydney Wanderers and the families of road trauma victims.
09 December 2022
WORKERS LIFESTYLE GROUP CONFRONTS DIABETES
Regional campaign targets community suffering
BLACKTOWN-based Workers Lifestyle Group has launched a community campaign to combat the scourge of diabetes in Western Sydney.
08 December 2022
NEW WAVE OF INTEREST IN PARKSIDE LIVING
Demand for senior living solutions answered
EVER since the new development was announced earlier this year, the response and anticipation of Parkside Lifestyle Community has been unprecedented.