Blacktown City Independent

02/10/2025

🏘️🗣️ Blacktown City Council has launched a 42-day community consultation on a proposed Special Rate Variation (SRV) – and they want to hear from YOU!
The proposal would help fund road and playground upgrades, maintain community facilities, support pools and libraries, and deliver two new public administration centres.
📅 From now until late October, residents and businesses can:
✔️ Review detailed information
✔️ Attend forums & local pop-up sessions
✔️ Share feedback online, by mail, or in person
Mayor Brad Bunting says: “We want every resident and business to have the opportunity to see the full picture and have their say.”
Have your say and help shape the future of our city. 💬

Read more here:
https://joom.ag/Ht2d/p5

01/10/2025

BLACKTOWN’S FINEST ||Maryam Zahid

Maryam Zahid has worked in the community for many years, but in 2017 she decided to take the help to the community, rather than wait for people in need to come to her. This was the start of Afghan Women on the Move, a community not for profit organisation which helps to support local women.

Read more about Maryam and her work with Afghan Women on the Move on pages 6 and 7 of our October issue or access the digital article here:
https://joom.ag/Ht2d/p6

30/09/2025

BASK IN THE GOLDEN GLOW OF THE WINDSOR GAS LAMP FESTIVAL

Festivities begin this Friday evening, 3 October, with Canapés Under the Gas Lamps.

For $50 a head, townsfolk and visitors alike may stroll the gas lit streets, tasting delicate morsels and temperance drinks, while the soft flicker of the lamps whisper stories of yesteryear.

BOOKINGS ARE REQUIRED for this Friday evening, 3 October with Canapés Under the Gas Lamps.
Grab your tickets now!
Contact 0418 491 288
or email [email protected]

30/09/2025

LOCAL LIFE || Blacktown City responds to National Climate Report on extreme heat

🌳☀️ Blacktown City is taking action on extreme heat! From planting thousands of trees to running “Beat the Heat” programs and creating safer, greener spaces, the Council is committed to protecting the community from rising temperatures.

Read more here:
https://joom.ag/Ht2d/p4

29/09/2025

OCTOBER SPORT || with The Duckman, Harpo & Tony

Catch up on your local sports news here: https://joom.ag/Ht2d/p21

26/09/2025

OCTOBER 2025 issue OUT NOW!

Pick up a copy today or read online here:
https://joom.ag/Ht2d

https://theindependentmagazine.com.au

25/09/2025

✈️‼️🚦👇🏼

✈️ No planes this weekend? I mean plans? The sold-out Royal Australian Air Force Richmond Airshow is on this Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 September! 40,000 people will be jetting to the Airshow each day, so leave the car at home as traffic will be heavy.

🚗 Driving? You'll need to have pre-purchased a parking ticket online. Allow extra travel time on the roads and carpool with your group. Access to parking sites is via Blacktown Road only. Be aware that special event clearways will be in effect on streets around the airbase so check signage carefully to avoid being towed.

🚆 Extra trains will run to and from Clarendon. Travel on public transport is included with event tickets so take advantage and fly past traffic delays.

🚌 Event shuttle buses will be running between Tallawong Metro Station and Schofields Train Station to help attendees connect with trains to Clarendon. Event buses will also run between Penrith and Clarendon each day.

ℹ️ For more information head to our events page here 👇
www.transportnsw.info/raaf-airshow

24/09/2025

Can you help? 🐾💙👇🏼

🐾 Help Us Keep Tails Wagging at BARC! 🧸🧻🍖

We’re calling on our amazing community to help us stock up on enrichment goodies for the dogs in our care. These simple items make a world of difference, keeping our pups mentally stimulated, happy, and entertained while they wait for their forever homes.

We’re currently collecting:

✅ Empty toilet paper rolls
✅ Soft toys (unused or still in packaging — no beans or hard parts, please!)
✅ Dog treats (training sized treats, any size or flavour welcome!)
✅ Empty egg cartons

Whether it’s something to chew, sniff, or shred, your donations help us create joyful moments for our dogs every single day.

Donations can be dropped off at the shelter or handed to a staff member during your visit. Every roll, toy, and treat brings a smile to a furry face 💛

Thank you for being part of their journey!

Opening hours:
Monday to Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm
Saturday to Sunday 9:00am – 1:00pm

Address: 20 Owen Street, Glendenning
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 5300 6000

Rehoming Organisation Number: R2510000103

23/09/2025

October Issue || COMING SOON

Our October issue will be on the streets and online this Friday, 26 September.

Find your closest distribution point, subscribe or read online 👇
https://theindependentmagazine.com.au

22/09/2025

School holidays are coming!
Grab the hottest ticket in town
🤩👇🏼

Ticket to Fun Make the most of these school holidays with Westpoint's Ticket to Fun! Purchase your ticket and unlock a world of entertainment and dining offers on Level 4. Whether you're looking to keep the kids entertained with movies and Timezone or seeking a fun-filled day of bowling and axe thr...

21/09/2025

🎡✨ You’re invited to a night of food, fun & fireworks! ✨🎡

Join the fun at Mountain View Adventist College Family Festival on Tuesday 30th September, 4pm – 9pm at 41 Doonside Rd, Doonside. 🎉
🍔 Food trucks & market stalls
🎠 Carnival rides
🚗 Car show
🐾 Animal encounters
🎆 Fireworks spectacular at 8pm!
🎟 FREE ENTRY – Everyone welcome!
💫 Unlimited ride wristbands just $35 (pre-purchase by 28th Sept).
👉 Book now at: mvac.adventist.edu.au