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02 March 2024
MEASLES ALERT FOR WESTERN SYDNEY
Virus detected at Blacktown Hospital
ELIZABETH FRIAS
AN infant too young to be vaccinated for measles is being treated at Blacktown Hospital and anyone who visited the emergency department last Friday, February 23, must monitor for symptoms.
27 February 2024
5000 NEW HOMES FOR NORTH-WEST
Feedback sought from Riverstone, Schofields
A MIX of more than 5,000 new and affordable homes could soon be built in Sydney’s Northwest, at Riverstone East and Schofields, with development proposals now open for public feedback.
20 February 2024
INVESTING IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Boost to four local primary schools
MOUNT Druitt families will benefit from expanded access to early childhood education as the NSW Government unveils the locations for 100 new public preschools across NSW.
17 February 2024
COUNCIL ISSUES ASBESTOS ASSURANCE
City's 800 parks and 5,000 facilities at risk
ELIZABETH FRIAS
IF asbestos is identified in any of Blacktown City Council’s 800 plus parks and 5,000 facilities, an immediate investigation by authorities will be conducted for community safety.
15 February 2024
BURGER BONANZA AT BLACKTOWN HOSPITAL
Rapid Relief Team says thanks to workers
THE Rapid Relief Team (RRT) has staged an appreciation lunch for the staff of Blacktown Hospital to say thanks to the doctors, nurses and medical workers who take care of the community.
THE Rapid Relief Team (RRT) has staged an appreciation lunch for the staff of Blacktown Hospital to say thanks to the doctors, nurses and medical workers who take care of the community.
02 February 2024
KEVIN AND PATRICIA'S SEVEN DECADES OF LOVE
Community, friendship and commitment the keys
ALISON ADAMS
IF you want to know the secret to a long and happy marriage you might want to ask Kevin and Patricia Sloane.
31 January 2024
MATCHING JOBSEEKERS TO HOME CARE JOBS
Employers gather for SydWest event
JOBSEEKERS interested in a career supporting seniors to live independently at home turned out to connect with Home Care employers in person at the first Employment Accelerator event for 2024.
31 January 2024
THE MASTER PLAN FOR RIVERSTONE
MP leading charge for town centre revamp
ALISON ADAMS
RIVERSTONE is set to get a new lease of life with a plan to revamp the town centre.
31 January 2024
AUSTRALIA DAY KICKED OFF AT FEATHERDALE
200 new citizens call Blacktown home
ELIZABETH FRIAS
AFTER a patriotic flag raising, a lively breakfast in the company of gazing wildlife homed at Featherdale Wildlife Park in Doonside kicked off Australia Day for Blacktown residents.
31 January 2024
CITY"S OUTSTANDING CITIZENS SHINE
Australia Day honors in Blacktown
ELIZABETH FRIAS
A SUPERSTAR fundraiser, a law student listed in Australia’s Top 100 Future Leaders, a staunch teen environmentalist and tireless organisers of annual seniors Christmas lunch were named in the coveted Blacktown City Australia Day Awards.