Sunday, 12 March 2023 09:06
A WOMEN'S EVENT TO REMEMBER
BLACKTOWN based SydWest Multicultural Services and Tamil Valarchi Manram partnered to host the annual International Women’s Day (IWD) 2023 event.
The event aimed to encourage women of all backgrounds to strive for equality and embrace equity. Expert speakers from Western Sydney and the Indian Sub-continent participated in a hot topic panel discussion, exploring the intersection of the legal system and domestic violence, with a particular focus on the role of dowry in relationships of inequality.
The event also featured drumming and tap-dancing performances, inviting audience participation. Additionally, the event also included the presentation of awards to women of diverse backgrounds from Western Sydney who have achieved in their profession or community.
SydWest CEO Elfa Moraitakis expressed pride in the achievements of the women involved and promised that everyone would be left profoundly changed by the event.
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Tuesday, 07 March 2023 11:53
SKATERS TURN OUT FOR NEW SKATE PARK
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SKATERS of all ages turned out with their skateboards, scooters and roller skates for the grand opening of Blacktown City Council’s new skate park at Alwyn Lindfield Reserve in Glenwood.
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Tuesday, 07 March 2023 11:13
ITS FESTIVAL TIME FOR RIVERSTONE
RIVERSTONE will be in party mode when the annual Riverstone Festival gets into full swing on Saturday May 13.
The Festival be centred on Mill St Reserve from 9am to 3pm and is being hosted by Blacktown City Council in conjunction with The Combined Churches of Riverstone.
It will be a full day of activities and entertainment for the whole family, including food and market stalls, stage performers, rides and workshops.
Highlights of the festival include the street parade which will start at 11am. The anticipated street parade will showcase local community groups, car clubs, marching bands and community groups.
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