Blacktown News

18/12/2025

👍👍BEAT THE HEAT

👌😊Beat the heat this summer in Western Sydney with practical health tips, cooling strategies, and local resources to stay safe and comfortable.

Healthy Western Sydney (a WentWest, CBN and Access News initiative) delivers usable, community-focused health information across five local newspapers. This December 2025 edition covers heatwave preparedness, hydration and cooling strategies for homes plus a location guide to colling centres. Ideal for residents, carers and community groups seeking clear, actionable advice and local contacts to beat the heat this summer. SEE: https://issuu.com/communitybroadcastnetwork/docs/healthy_western_sydney_-_december_2025_-_beat_the_

WentWest - Western Sydney PHN Blacktown City Lions Club Blacktown and surrounding areas Blacktown LGA Community Group Stephen Bali MP

Beat the heat this summer in Western Sydney with practical health tips, cooling strategies, and local resources to stay safe and comfortable. Healthy Western Sydney (a WentWest, CBN and Access News i

06/12/2025

CASTLE GROUP SPREADS CHRISTMAS CHEER

CASTLE Group, through its charitable arm, the Perera Foundation – is hosting Christmas barbecues this year for thousands of health workers at Liverpool Hospital, Mount Druitt Hospital, Blacktown Hospital and Nepean Hospital to thank these incredible workers who save lives every day. More: https://www.greaterblacktownnews.com.au/featured/item/2694

Castle Group

06/12/2025

SUPPORT FOR CHRISTMAS GIFT APPEAL -Council's giving tradition for 30 years

“IT’S phenomenal, the support that the everyday person gives to this appeal,” observed Blacktown’s Lady Mayoress, Norma Bunting. More: https://www.greaterblacktownnews.com.au/featured/item/2697-support-for-christmas-gift-appeal

Blacktown and surrounding areas MacKillop Family Services Mayor of Blacktown City Blacktown City Council

05/12/2025

ST BISHOY COPTIC ORTHODOX COLLEGE EXPANDS - Unveiling renovated primary facilities

ST Bishoy Coptic Orthodox College in Mount Druitt recently celebrated the official opening of its newly renovated Primary classrooms and amenities, an exciting milestone in the life of the school and its community. More: https://www.greaterblacktownnews.com.au/featured/item/2693-st-bishoy-coptic-orthodox-college-expands

05/12/2025

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So I had a chat to the Claus's and we all agreed !

Christmas is about joy, the kind you feel when you’re safe, warm, fed, and surrounded by care. And while our toy appeals are doing amazing things (seriously, they’re beautiful), sharing Christmas joy also means making sure local families have the basics covered so they can actually breathe and feel a little of that Christmas magic too.

As Patron of the Dollars for Dignity campaign, I’m asking our incredible Riverstone community to come together and help spread real Christmas joy to people in Riverstone and surrounding suburbs who are doing it tough right now.

If you are looking for an angel tree or a way to give back to your community look no further!

Organised by North West Business Chamber and North West Community Services, this campaign provides emergency support that can make a huge difference — not just practically, but emotionally. Because there’s something powerful about knowing your community has your back.

✨ Your donation ,big or small, helps bring Christmas joy by:

Buying a gift for a teen, adult or senior

putting food on the table

keeping the power on

easing stress at the hardest time of year

giving people the dignity of choice

This is our chance to be the kind of community we’re proud of generous, local, and full of heart.

❤️ Let’s share the Christmas spirit.
❤️ Let’s wrap our arms around our neighbours.
❤️ Let’s give joy that actually changes someone’s week.

👉 Please donate here: https://dollars-for-dignity.raisely.com

01/12/2025

29/11/2025

SCREENX COMING TO BLACKTOWN - Where movies escape the screen

READ ON:

https://www.greaterblacktownnews.com.au/featured/item/2669-screenx-coming-to-blacktown

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28/11/2025

28/11/2025

👍RATE RISE DECISION - Mayor says there's NO PLAN B

IN a respectful and passionate debate that last over an hour and 10 minutes, the proposed Blacktown Council special rate variation (SRV) was voted down at the last Council meeting. The proposed rate increase went through extensive community consultation. The propose rate increase over the next 3 years was for a 25% increase for households and up to 66% for businesses. READ ON: https://www.greaterblacktownnews.com.au/people-news/item/2682-rates-rise-defeated-mayor-says-theres-no-plan-b

26/11/2025

📢 Do you know this person?

Riverstone Police are investigating an alleged theft that occurred on 13th November 2025 at a bottle shop in The Ponds.

Police are keen to speak with the person depicted in the CCTV image below, as they may have information that could assist with our investigation.

If you recognise this person or have any information that could help, please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestoppers.com.au
You can remain anonymous.

Reference: E86172559

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10/11/2025

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10/11/2025

COUNCILS UNITE TO SAVE THE CATS - Working to prevent cat homelessness

BLACKTOWN Council, Hills Council and Hawkesbury Council areas are among a group of 30 NSW councils included in a joint RSPCA / NSW Government program to promote responsible cat ownership. More: https://www.greaterblacktownnews.com.au/featured/item/2678-councils-unite-to-save-the-cats

Blacktown City Council Hawkesbury City Council The Hills Shire Council RSPCA NSW