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22 October 2024
DEL RIO RIVERSIDE RESORT FOR SALE
After 45 years iconic venue hits the market
\AFTER 45 years as a beloved, family-run business, Del Rio Riverside Resort, located on the banks of the picturesque Hawkesbury River, is for sale.
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22 October 2024
REPORT BACKS SCHOOL PHONE BAN DECISION
Local schools report better student focus
THE NSW Government’s decision to ban mobile phones in all NSW public schools has improved student learning, concentration, and encouraged young people to socialise more, according to a survey by the NSW Department of Education.
One year on from the change, a survey of almost 1,000 public school principals found close to universal support for the ban, at 95 per cent, and most say removing the unnecessary distraction has improved students’ focus and reduced social isolation.
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17 October 2024
WORKERS FUNDS 17 LOCAL PROJECTS
The charities that benefit from grants
ANOTHER $270,930 has been formally distributed to 17 local charities and community initiatives by Workers Lifestyle Group recently.
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10 October 2024
BRAD BUNTING RETURNED AS MAYOR
Focus on delivering major development projects
BLACKTOWN City Mayor Brad Bunting has been re-elected to the top job for NSW’s largest council, following an extraordinary meeting this week.
BLACKTOWN City Mayor Brad Bunting has been re-elected to the top job for NSW’s largest council, following an extraordinary meeting this week.
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05 October 2024
YOUR QUEENSTOWN FAMILY GETAWAY
Stunning scenery and friendly locals
By Travel Editor EMMA WILSON
IT’S just across the ditch and you’ve completely forgotten it exists, but Queenstown is an easy family holiday for every age group. For an overseas destination it truly is Sydney’s easiest destination.
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04 October 2024
FOOTY FANS KICK ON AFTER NRL GRAND FINAL
Special extended trading at pubs and clubs
NRL fans will be able to enjoy footy fever together for longer after this weekend’s grand final with pubs, clubs and bars to stay open later, thanks to the NSW Government’s special event extended trading.
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02 October 2024
NEW LOOK BLACKTOWN COUNCIL
Local Government elections declared
THE 2024 Blacktown Council elections was recently declared with Labor maintaining control with 8 of the 15 seats, Liberals gaining one with 6 and for the first time ever, a Greens councillor was elected in Ward 2.
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23 September 2024
TALLAWONG SERVICE CENTRE OPENS
Meeting demand in North West
North West PEOPLE living and working in Tallawong, Schofields, Rouse Hill and surrounding suburbs are set to benefit from easier access to NSW Government services, with Tallawong Service NSW Centre officially opening.
North West PEOPLE living and working in Tallawong, Schofields, Rouse Hill and surrounding suburbs are set to benefit from easier access to NSW Government services, with Tallawong Service NSW Centre officially opening.
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23 September 2024
CHAMBER BORN FROM HUMBLE BEGININIGS
It's a time for pride an reflection
TREVOR OLDFIELD
AS we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Greater Blacktown Business Chamber, it’s a moment of pride and reflection for all of us who have been part of this wonderful journey.
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23 September 2024
10 YEARS OF BLACKTOWN BUSINESS CHAMBER
Celebrating proud legacy of success
STEPHEN BALI
THE Greater Blacktown Business Chamber (GBBC) is celebrating their tenth anniversary of being the peak business body representing the views and needs of local business community.
