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07 August 2024
TEAM BLACKTOWN IN PREPARATION
Our paralympic swimmers in top form
ELIZABETH FRIAS
AUSTRALIA’S 200m Paralympic swimmer Tim Hodge and World Paralympic freestyle champion Chloe Osborn are shaking off the nerves at the Blacktown Aquatic Centre as they get ready for the Paris Paralympic Games opening on August 28.
04 August 2024
GREAT WEST WALK TURNS LEAFY
Govt funds planting of 238 trees
A PORTION of the popular 65-kilometre walking route from Blacktown City to the Blue Mountains looks greener these winter days.
A PORTION of the popular 65-kilometre walking route from Blacktown City to the Blue Mountains looks greener these winter days.
29 July 2024
MORE THAN JUST A SPORTING ORG
Proud history of Blacktown Netball
ALISON SHEPPARD
THE Blacktown City Netball Association (BCNA) is a vibrant and inclusive netball community located in the heart of the Blacktown City Council.
29 July 2024
WESTERN SYDNEY DIABETES NEXT STEPS
Campaign against type 2 diabetes ramps up
MORE than 200 Western Sydney doctors, nurses, community leaders, academics and politicians came together at Workers Blacktown on July 24 to plan the next step in the campaign by Western Sydney Diabetes to "beat diabetes together".
18 July 2024
WESTERN SYDNEY DIABETES: A CALL TO ACTION
Reasons why to BEAT DIABETES
THIS year marks the 10th anniversary of Western Sydney Diabetes (WSD), a pioneering initiative that has made significant strides in combating diabetes in the region.
05 July 2024
NSW BUDGET: BLACKTOWN CITY A BIG WINNER
Roads, schools and housing benefit
THE second Minns NSW Labor Government budget was delivered in June with schools, roads and housing all receiving a massive boost.
04 July 2024
WORKERS SLEEPOUT RAISES $52,000
Beneficiaries include a local support group
ANOTHER wonderful grass-roots Blacktown charity will gain precious extra funding for the year ahead, thanks to Workers Lifestyle Group’s CEO & Co Winter Sleepout.
21 June 2024
BASKET OF GOODS REPORT
Residents welcome shopping costs data
THE Federal Government has welcomed the release of CHOICE’s first quarterly report into supermarket prices.
20 June 2024
LOCAL TAFE TRAINEE RECOGNISED
Arianne shines at annual web awards
TAFE NSW Information Technology student, Arianne Milan from Doonside is making waves in the web development world, contributing to victory at the prestigious Australian Web Awards.
20 June 2024
MOUNT DRUITT FAITH COMMUNITIES SAFER
Funds for security upgrades
MOUNT Druitt faith communities will benefit as the NSW Government delivers on its promise to help ensure places of worship across the state are safer and more secure through the Safe Places for Faith Communities Program.
MOUNT Druitt faith communities will benefit as the NSW Government delivers on its promise to help ensure places of worship across the state are safer and more secure through the Safe Places for Faith Communities Program.