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From the first day the first edition rolled out, the Blacktown Advocate has been an integral part of community life. It is the leading source of news and information, as well as a voice for the people. Local is at the heart of everything we do. HOUSE RULES

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24/10/2025

An ex-teacher, who once mentored global superstars 5 Seconds of Summer at a Riverstone school, is accused of ra**ng a teen student and will fight the allegations during a trial in Sydney next month 👉 https://bit.ly/4nSzHuk

24/10/2025

🚨 A childcare worker allegedly hit a toddler multiple times at a Doonside daycare centre 🚨 Read more: https://bit.ly/47DecrH

23/10/2025

👀After weeks of voting, A-grade footy fans have had their say. See who has been selected in the people’s Penrith RL Team of the Year 👉 https://bit.ly/4qmniAn

22/10/2025

A 65-year-old man is in a critical condition after being struck by a bicycle in Toongabbie last night. Police are treating the matter as a hit-and-run. Here's the latest 👉 https://bit.ly/477SY5i

22/10/2025

👀Blacktown have made a perfect start to the Brewer Shield season, and captain Trishna Yadav has been in great form with the bat. See who else made the R2 Team of the Week 👉 https://bit.ly/4706OXk

22/10/2025

Overseas investors own major stakes in over 480 childcare centres nationally - including many across Blacktown - while raking in millions in grants and subsidies. See the list 👉 https://bit.ly/472uyKj

21/10/2025

💔A heartbroken family has paid tribute to a devoted son, brother and volunteer firefighter, who was a “caring and protective” man, after he was killed in a crash at Marsden Park. Full story 👉 https://bit.ly/3JnKCx6

21/10/2025

A 37-year-old woman will face court accused of dangerous driving and failing to stop after a crash that claimed the life of a motorcyclist in Marsden Park. Here's the latest 👉 https://bit.ly/3JnKCx6

21/10/2025

Home prices are surging in this once-struggling Blacktown location. 👉 https://bit.ly/49eAe5j

21/10/2025

Meet the Mohammed family, from Nirimba Fields, who has transformed their home to celebrate Diwali with a grand, colourful lights display 👉 https://bit.ly/48FmOPK

21/10/2025

Auctioneer on The Block Tom Panos has revealed how a recent auction descended into chaos after a heated exchange with a buyer. 👉 https://bit.ly/43cqtRB

21/10/2025

Former teacher Adam Day, who once mentored global superstars 5 Seconds of Summer at a Riverstone school, is accused of ra**ng a teen student and will fight the allegations in a trial. Full story 👉 https://bit.ly/4nSzHuk

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About Us

The Blacktown Advocate is part of News Corp’s community news division: NewsLocal. Your reporter Kate Lockley delivers community-focused news across Blacktown and Mount Druitt.

Based in western Sydney, Kate reports on issues relating to development, crime, council matters and community news in Blacktown and Mount Druitt.

Other contributors to the Blacktown Advocate are State Political Reporter, Jake McCallum and Sport Reporter, Amanda Lulham. Jake reports on issues relating to urban affairs, infrastructure, health and education out of NSW State Parliament.

Amanda reports the untold stories of juniors, rising stars, Olympians, Paralympians and top sporting stars in the community. She shares their journey to success and the importance of family, community and clubs.

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Why do I no longer receive the Blacktown Advocate print edition? Blacktown Advocate is now a digital-only news platform. Visit our website and page for the latest local news and information from the Blacktown Advocate.

Why did the the Mt Druitt Standard page close down? In July 2018 NewsLocal closed the Mt Druitt St Mary’s Standard publication. The Blacktown Advocate team has continued to deliver community-focused news to the people of Mount Druitt under the umbrella of the Blacktown Advocate. The Blacktown Advocate page is now your home for all local news in Mount Druitt.

Why are your stories behind a paywall? We ask readers to pay a small fee to access our stories to keep community journalism financially viable and sustainable in years to come. Subscription-based journalism is how we can pay our reporters to deliver the news that matters to you.

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