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  • 04/07/2008 Tenders called for the construction of the Sargent’s Community Centre for people with disabilities

    Blacktown City Council has called for tenders for the construction of the Sargent’s Community Access Centre – a new multi-functional disability support centre to be built on First Ave, Blacktown.

  • 02/07/2008 Softballers Get Friendly at Blacktown Olympic Park

    Under 19 Male and Female Softballer's from Australia, New Zealand and the USA will be 'making friends' at Blacktown Olympic Park from the 5th - 11th July 2008 in the Softball Australia Friendship Series.

  • 01/07/2008 What's on these Holidays at BOP

    Whether it's a talent development program of an international sporting fixture, Blacktown Olympic Park is the place to play these school holidays!

  • 26/06/2008 Blacktown City Libraries go Wireless

    The Mayor of Blacktown City, Councillor Leo Kelly, OAM today announced that Blacktown City library members can now access FREE wireless Internet while at one of Council’s four branch libraries in Lalor Park, Riverstone, Mount Druitt and Blacktown.

  • 26/06/2008 Celebrate NAIDOC Week in Blacktown City

    NAIDOC Week will be celebrated across Blacktown City with many FREE events on offer for residents and their families to enjoy between 6 – 13 July, 2008.

  • 26/06/2008 Australian Olympic Team Heats Up Diamonds at Blacktown Olympic Park

    The Australian Olympic Softball Team is revving up to take on the world at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games in August. The Team’s preparation hit off at Blacktown Olympic Park with practice games against a visiting college team from the United States on the 11th to 13th June.

  • 25/06/2008 Have fun and get fit this July with Kidz Blitz at Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope

    School holidays at Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope are guaranteed to be packed with excitement with the Kidz Blitz School Holiday Program offering and amazing array of activities to keep kids active and entertained.

  • 25/06/2008 It's great to Acceler8 this July at Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope!

    Don’t have time to fit learn-to-swim classes in during the school term? Then Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope intensive learn-to-swim program ‘Accler8’ is for you!

  • 18/06/2008 Winter School Holiday Guide for Blacktown City

    If you are stuck for ideas on what to do this coming July School Holidays, then Blacktown City Council has the solution – the Blacktown City School Holiday Guide!

  • 17/06/2008 Former Rugby League legends help raise over $15,000 for Cancer Research!

    Over $15,000 has been raised for cancer research at the 2008 Blacktown City Relay for Life Golf Day on Friday, May 30, 2008 at Fox Hills Golf Course

  • 17/06/2008 It’s ‘Financial Fitness Week’ at Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope – Work Your Money Out!

    With the rising cost of petrol and interest rates many people are more concerned about the health of their bank balance and not their own. This is where Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope’s ‘Financial Fitness Week’ can help.

  • 16/06/2008 Blacktown City Community invited to the 1st Blacktown City Pet Festival!

    The first Pet Festival of its kind to be held in Blacktown City will take place at the Blacktown City Holding Facility on Sunday, June 29 between 10.30am – 2.30pm. The Pet Festival is the perfect pet friendly day and an opportunity to find out how to look after your pet and raise community awareness about responsible pet ownership.

  • 13/06/2008 Kids invited to join Peta and the Croc as they dance their way through Kakadu National Park

    This July school holidays, Blacktown Arts Centre in association with Sydney West Dance Company will present a dance production called Peta And The Croc. This energetic and visually beautiful show will be a fun activity for all the family to enjoy with seven performances taking place in the week from 5 – 12 July.

  • 11/06/2008 Blacktown City Libraries celebrate Festival

    The winner of Blacktown City Libraries Members Competition was announced today by the Mayor of Blacktown City, Councillor Leo Kelly, OAM as Nicolas Danao of Quakers Hill.

  • 10/06/2008 Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope hosts Solomon Islands National FUTSAL Team!

    The Solomon Islands National FUTSAL Team dropped into Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope for a training and recovery session last week.

  • 10/06/2008 Winter School Holiday Guide for Blacktown City

    If you are stuck for ideas on what to do this coming July School Holidays, then Blacktown City Council has the solution – the Blacktown City School Holiday Guide!

  • 05/06/2008 Mayor celebrates World Environment Day with a Sustainable Nation

    Mayor of Blacktown City, Councillor Leo Kelly, OAM has celebrated World Environment Day by announcing that each secondary school in Blacktown City will receive ‘Sustainable Nation’ a book that showcases Blacktown City Council’s commitment to the environment.

  • 03/06/2008 Unlock the keys to Sibelius’ music with Richard Gill in the Sydney Symphony Sinfonia Discovery concert

    Blacktown, June 11 – Discover a master of the classical music world when the Sydney Symphony returns to the Bowman Hall on Wednesday, June 11. Unearth the secrets of the magnificent composer Sibelius with renowned music educator Richard Gill as he guides the audience on a journey filled with music in a unique live performance and informative exploration of classical music.

  • 03/06/2008 City and Country Mayors join for a better future

    Mayor of Blacktown City, Councillor Leo Kelly, OAM and Mayor of Liverpool Plains Shire Council, Councillor Ian Lobsey have celebrated the jointly run Regenesis Climate Recovery project, by signing a Memorandum of Understanding and planting a native tree to mark this historic occasion during the recent Blacktown City Festival celebrations on Saturday, May 31, 2008.

  • 03/06/2008 Free Health Assessments for Men!0

    Emerton Leisure Centre will celebrate International Men’s Health Week on Saturday, June 14 with free health assessments for men.

  • 03/06/2008 Council introduces improvements to Kiss and Ride area at Blacktown Railway Station

    Blacktown City Council has installed an automatic message board and upgraded signs at the Blacktown Railway Main Street Kiss and Ride area, as part of a number of measures Council is introducing to help improve the area, maximising the benefits to motorists and commuters.

  • 03/06/2008 Mayor presents Youth Ambassadors with their Council Jackets

    Mayor of Blacktown City, Councillor Leo Kelly, OAM has present Blacktown City Council’s 2008 Youth Ambassadors, Amanda Xiberras and Monica Nour of Blacktown with their Council jackets.

  • 03/06/2008 550 competitors take part in the Festival Fun Runs

    It was a fresh and early start for the 550 competitors in the 2008 Blacktown City Festival Fun Runs and Community Walk at Blacktown Olympic Park on Sunday 25th May.

  • 29/05/2008 Council helps local resident complete the Kokoda Trail

    Blacktown City Council has made a donation to local Kings Langley resident Mathew Cole to complete the Kokoda Trail with the Australian Army Cadet 22nd Battalion in July, 2008.

  • 29/05/2008 Free Health Assessments for Men!

    Emerton Leisure Centre will celebrate International Men’s Health Week on Saturday, June 14 with free health assessments for men.

  • 29/05/2008 Council takes out top award for tackling illegal dumping

    Mayor of Blacktown City, Councillor Leo Kelly has congratulated Council’s Engineering staff on winning the 2008 Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia NSW Division Excellence Award in Environment at Council’s Ordinary meeting on Wednesday, May 28, 2008.

  • 26/05/2008 Fun Runs Race into BOP

    It was a fresh and early start for the 550 competitors in the 2008 Blacktown City Fun Run and Community Walk at Blacktown Olympic Park on Sunday 25th May.

  • 21/05/2008 Go Green at Blacktown City’s Environmental Expo

    Council invites all residents to attend the Environmental Expo that will be part of this years Blacktown City Festival themed ‘Celebrate 08’ on Saturday, May 31, 2008, between 9am - 4pm on Campbell Street, Blacktown.

  • 21/05/2008 Naming of Peter Brock Drive & Auto Place drives a unique Motor Sport Brand

    Blacktown City Council has renamed Reen Road, Prospect to Peter Brock Drive and Auto Place as part of the development of a Motor Sports Parklands in Eastern Creek with Investa Property Group.

  • 21/05/2008 Council Welcomes UWS Decision to Retain Nirimba

    Blacktown City Mayor, Councillor Leo Kelly, OAM has welcomed the announcement by the University of Western Sydney that it is to retain the University’s Nirimba Campus in Blacktown and will relocate the UWSCollege, currently located in Hawkesbury Road Westmead to the site.

  • 20/05/2008 Tenders called for expansion of Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope & construction of Library

    Blacktown City Council has invited tenders from a select list of Building Companies for the design and construction of the $10.4 million expansion of Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope and development of the Denis Johnson Library.

  • 20/05/2008 Royal Life launch new program at Emerton Leisure Centre

    The NSW Royal Life Saving Society will launch its new Grey Medallion Program at Emerton Leisure Centre.

  • 15/05/2008 Get ready for the Blacktown City Kids Marathon

    For the first time, a Kids Marathon will be held in conjunction with successful third time running, Westlink M7 Cities Marathon, on Sunday, July 27, 2008 starting at Blacktown Olympic Park at 8.00am.

  • 15/05/2008 Entries now open for the Westlink M7 Cities Marathon

    It’s time for serious athletes in Western Sydney to gear up for the 2008 ‘Westlink M7 Cities Marathon’ on Sunday, July 27, 2008. The marathon, which is internationally accredited by the International Association of Athletics Federation attracted over 200 competitors from across Australia in 2007.

  • 15/05/2008 Blacktown City Council concerned at Planned Sell Off of Schofields Aerodrome

    Blacktown City Council has expressed concerns at the announcements by the Department of Defence calling for Tenders for the sale of the Schofields Aerodrome in Sydney’s North West.

  • 15/05/2008 It’s time to get fit for winter at Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope!

    The weather may have turned cold outside but things are just heating up at Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope. With a range of activities under the one roof, you can stay fit and healthy this winter – no excuses!

  • 15/05/2008 Sydney Writers’ Festival comes to Blacktown Arts Centre

    Blacktown Arts Centre will host three events as part of the 2008 Sydney Writers’ Festival on Saturday 24th May.

  • 15/05/2008 Celebrate Refugee Week

    Calling all Blacktown City residents to take part in a great opportunity that will allow your creative juices to flow and expand.

  • 15/05/2008 Celebrate National Sorry Day “10 year Anniversary”

    Ten years ago, the first National Sorry Day was held on May 26, 1998, one year after the tabling of the report Bringing Them Home, which was an inquiry into the removal of Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander children from their families.

  • 15/05/2008 What are you waiting for?! Boot Camp II now at Emerton Leisure Centre

    Due to the massive success of our first Boot Camp, Emerton Leisure Centre is delivering a second program, kicking off on Monday, June 2 for five weeks on Monday and Wednesday nights between 6.30pm – 7.30pm in the grounds of Emerton Leisure Centre.

  • 15/05/2008 Blacktown City Libraries presents: 2008 HSC Lectures at the Max Webber Library

    Blacktown City’s Max Webber Library will host a number of lectures to assist students with their HSC in June.

  • 14/05/2008 Operation Bounce Back

    Blacktown City Council has one hundred (100) FREE fully fitted vehicle immobilisers (valued at $200 each) to give to Blacktown residents who have had their car stolen in the past 18 months or own one of the following vehicle types:

  • 14/05/2008 Winners are Grinners at Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope!

    Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope health and fitness Member Gaye Dwyer has won $6,000 in a competition run by the Centre’s corporate partner, Mortgage Choice at Stanhope Gardens.

  • 14/05/2008 It’s time to get fit for winter at Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope

    The weather may have turned cold outside but things are just heating up at Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope. With a range of activities under the one roof, you can stay fit and healthy this winter – no excuses!

  • 14/05/2008 NSW Heat up the Diamond

    The New South Wales State All School Team have gone through undefeated to claim the Australian All Schools Girls Softball Championship at Blacktown Olympic Park.

  • 13/05/2008 Goalies Living the Dream at BOP

    Goalies are a apecial breed of sports fanatics. They are not afraid to stand their ground while balls fly towards them from every angle.

  • 08/05/2008 Masterplan for Whalan and Tregear Reserve

    The Plan of Management and Masterplan for Tregear and Whalan Reserves will shortly go on public exhibition, after the endorsement by Blacktown City Council at its meeting on Wednesday, May 7

  • 08/05/2008 Blacktown City’s Clean Up Australia Day results

    Mayor of Blacktown City, Councillor Leo Kelly, OAM has expressed his thanks to the local Blacktown City community for their efforts during the 2008 Clean Up Australia Day campaign in March.

  • 08/05/2008 Blacktown City Council calls for parliamentary inquiry into

    Blacktown City Council will today join local Councils across the state in calling for a Parliamentary inquiry into the NSW State Government’s pro-developer Laws.

  • 08/05/2008 Expansion of Blacktown Olympic Park

    Council has approved two development applications (DAs) for the expansion of Blacktown Olympic Park (Eastern Road, Rooty Hill) into a major sports precinct.

  • 07/05/2008 Expansion of Blacktown Olympic Park

    Council has approved two development applications (DAs) for the expansion of Blacktown Olympic Park (Eastern Road, Rooty Hill) into a major sports precinct.

  • 07/05/2008 Restoration of Knudsen Reserve, RAAF Park and The Rooty Hill

    Blacktown City Council has been successful in receiving funding under the 2006/2007 Natural Heritage Trust Envirofund for three bushland restoration and rehabilitation projects in the Mount Druitt and Riverstone areas.

  • 07/05/2008 Masterplan for Faulkland Crescent Reserve

    The Plan of Management and Masterplan for Faulklands Crescent Reserve in Kings Park will shortly go on public exhibition, after the endorsement by Blacktown City Council at its meeting on Wednesday, May 7

  • 06/05/2008 What’s Old is New! Blacktown’s Bicycle Recycle Program

    Blacktown City Council has been successful in receiving a Housing NSW Eco-Wise Community Grant worth $1,430 to implement a Bicycle Recycle Program.

  • 06/05/2008 Get Involved in your community! Bushcare needs You

    Blacktown City Council is inviting local residents to get involved in it’s Bushcare Program which are for a range of Bushland reserves across the City.

  • 06/05/2008 Thirty years of collected artworks brought to light for the first time

    After thirty years of acquiring works, Blacktown City Council is offering the public a rare chance to see some of the best artworks within Council’s collection.

  • 04/05/2008 Heart Week in Blacktown City

    Looking for a healthy start? Want to get active? Then Blacktown City Council has just the thing – Blacktown City Heart Week Guide.

  • 29/04/2008 Join in Council’s popular Environmental Expo at Festival!

    Western Sydney’s largest Environmental Expo is back and has teamed up with the Blacktown City Festival’s Streets Alive Day on Saturday, May 31 in the Blacktown CBD.

  • 29/04/2008 Blacktown City Libraries presents Right Down to the Plumbing

    Speculative and fantasy fiction continues to grow in popularity with readers of all ages. How do writers create engaging and believable worlds? How do characters contribute to world-building and what cultural influences are at play?

  • 29/04/2008 Raise money for Cancer Research with a day of Golf

    Blacktown City is getting into the swing for another NSW Cancer Council Relay for Life in November 2008, and to get donations started, the Blacktown City Relay for Life Committee has organised a Golf Day at Fox Hills Golf Club (Springfield Ave, Prospect) on Friday, May 30 from 7.45am.

  • 24/04/2008 National Championships Shine on Softball NSW Diamonds

    Victoria have claimed the Under 23 National Softball Championship at Balcktown Olympic Park on Saturday 19th April with a close 4 – 3 win over NSW in a rain marred final.

  • 23/04/2008 Bit of Black Business

    Bit of Black Business is a collection of 13 five-minute short dramas that are outrageous, courageous, mysterious, simple, straightforward and complex and will form part of Blacktown City Festival’s first online event.

  • 23/04/2008 Join in the festivities at Whalan May Fair

    From local entertainment to street stalls, food from around the globe and community displays, as part of the 2008 Blacktown City Festival, The Whalan May Fair, will take place at Waikanda Park, Whalan from 10am - 3pm on Sunday, May 25, 2008.

  • 23/04/2008 Council applauds local organisations for national excellence in animal care

    Two members of Blacktown City Council’s Urban Companion Animal Management Advisory Sub Committee (UCAMASC) have been awarded two prestigious honours for their respective animal/pet care organisations, highlighting the high quality standard of their organisations and their valuable contribution and commitment as advisors to the committee.

  • 23/04/2008 Bush Poets to amuse with tales from yesteryear

    Join Warren ‘Arch’ Bishop and special guests as they recite poetry and verse with a typically Australian Flavour. At 7.30pm, on Friday, May 30, 2008, the 2008 Blacktown City Festival will take on a rather traditional feel as the Royal Cricketers Arms Inn, Prospect and the Alroy Tavern, Plumpton each host a special evening of poetry and verse with a typically Australian flavour, Bush Poets.

  • 23/04/2008 Enter Blacktown City Festival’s Fun Runs

    Whether you’re a serious competitor or just out to enjoy yourself, the 2008 Blacktown City Festival, Fun Runs and Community Walk are a fun way to enjoy the great outdoors on Sunday, May 25 at the world-renowned Blacktown Olympic Park (Eastern Road, Rooty Hill).

  • 23/04/2008 100,000 people expected at Western Sydney’s largest Community Festival - Street’s Alive!

    100,000 people are expected to make their way into Blacktown City’s CBD for one of the highlights of this year’s eight-day Blacktown City Festival; Streets Alive 8.00am - 4.00pm, Saturday, May 31, 2008.

  • 23/04/2008 This year’s Festival will Celebrate 08 Cash prizes to be won!

    The 2008 Blacktown City Festival Street Parade Day (Saturday, May 31) is set to electrify with the 2008 Festival and Parade theme – Celebrate 08.

  • 23/04/2008 Festival opening event; Gun Powder and Fire Power!

    Baton down the hatches! The 2008 Blacktown City Festival will open on Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25 as Nurragingy Reserve (Knox Road, Doonside) transforms into a real life military battlefield.

  • 23/04/2008 Local artists brighten the walls at Bistro 44 Café, Blacktown City

    Walk into Bistro 44 café (located at 44 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown, directly opposite Blacktown City Council’s Visitor and Heritage Information Centre) this week and you will experience a beautiful artistic transformation of the space.

  • 23/04/2008 $284 million budget announced for NSW’s largest and fastest growing local council

    The State’s largest Council, Blacktown City Council, will announce a proposed $284 million balanced budget and Management Plan for 2008/09 on Thursday May 1, The Budget and Management Plan will be exhibited for public comment from Friday, May 2 to Friday, May 29, 2008.

  • 23/04/2008 Blacktown City above average for Development Application processing

    Blacktown City Council processed 2,805 development applications (DA) in the 2006/07 financial year, the second highest number in NSW as reported in the latest Department of Local Government, ‘Local Development Performance Monitoring’ Report, released recently by the Minister for Planning.

  • 23/04/2008 Want to look great next Summer - start now at Emerton Leisure Centre!

    ‘May madness’ will hit Emerton Leisure Centre with a buy one get one free promotion and the launch of an additional Aqua Aerobics class to the fitness timetable from May 6.

  • 23/04/2008 Blacktown City Council thanks the Western Sydney Storm Recovery Task Force

    Blacktown City Mayor, Cr Leo Kelly, has thanked the Western Sydney Storm Recovery Task Force, the insurance industry and tradespeople for helping many residents in the Blacktown area through the difficult time of getting repairs done to property damaged in the December 9 hailstorm.

  • 17/04/2008 Council helps learner drivers to become safer drivers

    Blacktown City Council and the Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) will hold a FREE workshop for parents and supervisors of learner drivers on Tuesday, May 6, 2008 from 6.30pm at Blacktown City Council (entry and parking via Campbell Street,, Blacktown).

  • 17/04/2008 The Burbs Burst into BOP

    Western Sydney’s Youth Festival “The Burbs” erupted in an array of colour and sound at Blacktown Olympic Park on Saturday 12th April 2008. The free festival marked the end of Youth Week and the beginning of the school holidays treating the youth of Western Sydney to a day of live music, graffiti art displays, trick bikes, mini Skate Park, stalls and inflatables.

  • 09/04/2008 Athletics Sprint into Blacktown Olympic

    The Athletics Season ‘sprints into action’ at Blacktown Olympic Park this April with the first class Athletics facilities the ‘venue of choice’ for over 70 primary and secondary schools athletics carnivals in 2008.

  • 08/04/2008 Council awards 11 Blacktown City residents with $1,500 tertiary scholarships

    Tertiary scholarships valued at $1,500 each were awarded to 11 Blacktown City residents who achieved outstanding academic performance in 2006, it was announced at Blacktown City Council’s meeting last night, Wednesday, March 26, 2008.

  • 08/04/2008 Blacktown City above average for DA processing

    Blacktown City Council processed 2,805 development applications (DA) in the 2006/07 financial year, the second highest number in NSW as reported in the latest Department of Local Government , ‘Local Development Performance Monitoring’ Report, released last week, by the Minister for Planning.

  • 08/04/2008 It’s great to Acceler8 at Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope

    Don’t have time to fit learn-to-swim classes in during the school term? Then Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope intensive learn-to-swim program ‘Accler8’ is for you!

  • 08/04/2008 NSW Looking to Shine Brightest on Blacktown Olympic Park Diamonds

    National Softball competition returns to Blacktown Olympic Park at the 2008 Under 23 Women’s National Softball Championship at Blacktown Olympic Park from the 15th to 19th April 2008. The Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales Country, Northern Territory, Western Australia, Victoria and Queensland State teams will take to the Softball NSW diamonds to compete in for the Joyce Lester Shield.

  • 08/04/2008 Sydney FC Keeper 'Bolts' into the International Goalkeepers Academy

    Sydney FC Goalkeeper Clint Bolton joined the International Goalkeepers Academy for training throughout the last month at Blacktown Olympic Park. It was down to business with one of Australia’s leading goalies sharing tips on technique and style with the academy trainees. Clint went through various drills explaining the key to successful goalkeeping.

  • 07/04/2008 Have fun and get fit with Kidz Blitz at Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope!

    School holidays at Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope are guaranteed to be packed with excitement with the Kidz Blitz School Holiday Program offering and amazing array of activities to keep active and entertained.

  • 03/04/2008 Blacktown City Council has no Financial Impact from Sub Prime Market Collapse

    Blacktown City Council has welcomed the Cole Report into Council Investment strategies following the collapse of the US Sub Prime Financial Markets, which resulted in a few Councils suffering substantial losses on their investments.

  • 03/04/2008 Blacktown City Mayor Calls for Inquiry into the Management of the University of Western Sydney

    Blacktown City Mayor, Councillor Leo Kelly has called on the Deputy Prime Minister and Federal Minister for Education, Ms Julia Gillard MP, to undertake an urgent inquiry into the current management and operations of the University of Western Sydney (UWS).

  • 31/03/2008 SENIORS WEEK @ YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY

    Everyone’s invited to celebrate Seniors Week (6-13 April 2008) with a range of activities @ Blacktown City Libraries.

  • 31/03/2008 Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope celebrates 5 years

    Friday 1st February, 2008 marked the 5th Birthday of Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope.

  • 28/03/2008 Canada Claim the 2008 International Softball Challenge

    Canada has claimed the 2008 Softball International Challenge with a 2 - 1 win over Japan in the Final at Blacktown Olympic Park on Sunday 16th of March. Competition was fierce over the five days, with the tournament an essential step in the teams’ warm-up for the Beijing Olympics, later this year.

  • 28/03/2008 SYDNEY SWANS COACH PAUL ROOS KICKS INTO SPORTS LUNCHEON

    Premiership winning Sydney Swans Coach Paul Roos was the special guest speaker at the first Blacktown Olympic Park Sports Luncheon for 2008 on March 14. The luncheon saw business and community leaders from across Western Sydney treated to a behind the scenes look at one of the sports most successful AFL clubs and insight into how their culture of success was built.

  • 14/02/2008 Western Sydney Storm Recovery Taskforce opens for Business

    Blacktown City Mayor, Cr Leo Kelly, has applauded the speed with which the Western Sydney Storm Recovery Taskforce has swung into action.

  • 30/01/2008 NSW Take On Queensland At Claxton Shield National Baseball Championships

    The fierce rivalry between the New South Wales Patriots and the Queensland Rams will be on display at Blacktown Olympic Park for the final round of the 2008 Claxton Shield National Baseball Championship on February 1 & 2.

  • 28/01/2008 Advance Australia…. Where? by Hugh Mackay

    On the eve of the federal election, Australia’s top social researcher, Hugh Mackay took a long hard look at us. His new book, Advance Australia…Where? published by Hachette Australia, reveals what will happen next.

  • 18/01/2008 WIPE OUT at Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope’s Surfsational 5th Birthday Party

    In order the celebrate this landmark occasion the Centre is offering FREE AQUATICS AND FITNESS CENTRE ENTRY all weekend on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd February between 8am and 5pm.

  • 18/01/2008 Active Family Fun Day at Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope

    Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope will open their doors for an Active Family Fun Day from 12pm to 4pm on Sunday 3 February for an afternoon of fun water activities conducted by Royal Life Saving.

  • 17/01/2008 Proposed Planning Reforms Remove Community Right to Comment on Local Development

    Blacktown City Mayor, Cr Leo Kelly has joined Mayoral Colleagues from Western Sydney calling for community action against unreasonable State Government reforms which potentially will have serious impact and control over local developments.

  • 16/01/2008 Celebrate International Women’s Day in Blacktown City

    Blacktown City Council will celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) on Friday, March 7, 2008 with a number of events and activities planned throughout Blacktown City to mark the occasion that celebrates the economic, social, cultural and political achievements of women.

  • 11/01/2008 Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope’s 5th Birthday celebrations - set to make waves!

    Friday 1st February, 2008 will mark the 5th Birthday Anniversary of the Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope. Since opening its doors in 2003 the Centre, has had in excess of 4.5 million customers through the door, more than 430,000 learn to swim enrolments and over 9,000 Health and Fitness exercise classes have also been conducted.

  • 09/01/2008 Claxton Shield Baseball Hits Into Blacktown Olympic Park

    All the action of the Claxton Shield National Baseball Championship returns to Blacktown Olympic Park in 2008. In a new look home & away format, the NSW Patriots will take on Australian Provincial and Queensland Rams in the Eastern Division competition. South Australia, Victoria and Western Australia will compete in the Southern Division with winner from each vying for the 2008 Claxton Shied National Baseball Championship title.

  • 09/01/2008 Goalies 'On the Ball' At Blacktown Olympic Park

    Goalies are ‘on the ball’ this January at the International Goalkeepers Academy Camp at Blacktown Olympic Park. Led by former international and current Sydney FC Goalkeeping Coach Jim Fraser, the camp will run from January 14 to 16 and is open to goalkeepers aged 8 years and over – adults included.

  • 02/01/2008 Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend At Blacktown Olympic Park

    Diamonds are a girl’s best friend this January at Blacktown Olympic Park with Australia’s best female softballers taking to the Blacktown Olympic Park softball diamonds for the 2008 Open Women’s Australian Fastpitch Championship from January 6 – 12

  • 27/11/2007 BLCS Austswim Large Swim School of the Year

    Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope has shown again that it is the best in the state at teaching children and adults to swim by taking out the top industry award – Austswim’s Large Swim School of the year.

  • 27/11/2007 Aqua Natal program a hit with Mums – day or night!

    Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope’s Aqua Natal program continues to be a huge success with over 1,005 new and expectant mothers experiencing the benefits since its launch in July 2005.

  • 27/11/2007 Mayor launches Poseidon ‘The Lifeguards Third Eye’

    The Mayor of Blacktown City Cr Leo Kelly OAM and the Minister for Water Utilities and Emergency Services Hon Nathan Rees MP today joined forces with Poseidon International, Third Watch Australia / New Zealand and the Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope to launch Australia’s first computer aided drowning detection system.

  • 14/11/2007 Fun for the whole family at the Active Family Fun Day at Emerton Leisure Centre

    These are just some of the many attractions that are on offer to entertain the whole family at Emerton Leisure Centre’s upcoming Active Family Fun Day on Sunday, November 25, 2007 between 12pm - 2pm.

  • 14/11/2007 Blacktown City Lights Up for Christmas!

    Blacktown City Council will once again get into the Christmas spirit on Thursday, November 22, 2007 when it lights up the second of it’s Christmas Trees in the Civic Plaza, Blacktown (Flushcombe Road, Blacktown) from 6.00pm.

  • 14/11/2007 LITTLE ATHLETICS SEASON HEATS UP AT BLACKTOWN OLYMPIC PARK

    Little Athletics Centres from across the Blacktown Region will converge on Blacktown Olympic Park Athletics Precinct for the annual Blacktown City Relay Trophy on Sunday November 11. The event, supported by Blacktown Olympic Park and Blacktown City Council, was launched last year to commerate the opening of the new athletics grandstand.

  • 10/11/2007 Splash into Summer at Blacktown Aquatic Centre's Family Fun Day

    Bring the whole family along to Blacktown Aquatic Centre's Annual Family Fun Day on Saturday, November 10, 2007. The annual Family Fun Day is a great opportunity to welcome Summer, with a wide range of activities, games and entertainment on offer.

  • 06/11/2007 Mount Druitt Lights Up for Christmas!

    Blacktown City Council will once again get into the Christmas spirit on Thursday, November 15, 2007 when it lights up it’s very own Christmas Tree in Dawson Mall, Mount Druitt (next to Westfield Mount Druitt) from 6.00pm.

  • 01/11/2007 Get ready for the 2007 Blacktown City Christmas Decorated Homes Competition

    With less than 8 weeks to Christmas, Blacktown City Council is calling on the people of Blacktown City to get into the festive spirit by nominating a neighbour, friend or favourite retailer, who are decorating their home or business, for the 2007 Blacktown City Christmas Decorated Homes Competition.

  • 01/11/2007 Students learn about Blacktown’s Past

    Blacktown Visitor Information and Heritage Centre will host its first tour as part of its educational and public program, with 75 grade 5 – 6 students from Norwest Christian College, this Thursday, November 1, 2007 between 11am – 2pm.

  • 01/11/2007 2008 Blacktown City Community Calendar

    The popular annual Blacktown City Council Community Calendar is currently being delivered to residents across the Blacktown Local Government Area. The 2008 community calendar ‘Our Community, Your Council’ takes residents on a tour through Council’s services, facilities and programs.

  • 31/10/2007 Council launches Blacktown City Social Plan and I.D Online Demographic System

    Blacktown City Council will launch the Blacktown City Social Plan 2007 and I.D – the online demographic system this Thursday, November 1 in the Function Centre, Max Webber Library (Level 1, Flushcombe Road, Blacktown) at 11am.

  • 29/10/2007 Council encourages residents to ‘Report It, Don’t Ignore It’

    Blacktown City Council’s Community Safety Coordinating Committee has developed the first “Report It Don’t Ignore It” reporting pad for Blacktown City residents, following a request from the Bidwill Community Group.

  • 11/10/2007 Council’s Economic Guru to run 24 hours

    Blacktown City Council’s Economic and Development Officer and former tri-athlete, Ben Artup has set the challenge for himself to run for 24 hours non-stop as part of the Blacktown Relay for Life over the weekend of 27 – 28 October, 2007.

  • 11/10/2007 Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope wins prestigious swim school award again!

    Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope has shown again that it is the best in the state at teaching children and adults to swim by taking out the top industry award – Austswim’s Large Swim School of the year.

  • 08/10/2007 Pink Ribbon Trivia Night at Emerton Leisure Centre

    Emerton Leisure Centre is inviting the local community to participate in the Centre’s inaugural Pink Ribbon Trivia fundraiser at 7pm, Friday, October 19, 2007. The Trivia Night will include dinner, trivia, charity auction and a chance for the local community to come together for a worthwhile cause.

  • 08/10/2007 FREE Community Celebration for Blacktown Relay for Life

    Blacktown City residents are invited to a FREE Community Celebration on Saturday, October 27 between 10am – midnight, as part of the Blacktown City Relay for Life, fundraising event. The celebration is for the entire community – even if you are not taking part in the Relay, and will be jam packed with; stalls, roving entertainment, live bands and dance performances from Steve Fogarty, Jazzaroo, St Andrews College Show Band, Hueys Party and more, fireworks and bingo.

  • 08/10/2007 FREE Stroke Awareness Seminar for residents

    A Free Stroke Awareness Seminar will be held at Blacktown City Council on Friday, October 26 from 9.30am until 2.30pm giving residents the opportunity to hear from health professionals about the warning signs of, and ways to prevent, a stoke.

  • 05/10/2007 The Barber of Seville- a shortened version of the comic opera

    Blacktown Arts Centre in collaboration with Pacific Opera is pleased to present the 2007 production of The Barber of Seville – a shortened version of the Opera sung in English by a bunch of fresh young singers. Ideal for audiences who have never experience the Opera before, Pacific Opera will perform The Barber of Seville, on Saturday, November 10 at 8pm in the Bowman Hall, Blacktown.

  • 05/10/2007 It’s time for our young people to show off their artistic talents!

    Young people aged between 5 and 17, either living or going to school in the Mt Druitt and Rooty Hill areas, are being invited to show off their artistic flair by submitting a piece of artwork in the upcoming ‘Early Days’ exhibition to be held between November 1 - 7, 2007 at the Emerton Youth and Recreation Centre.

  • 02/10/2007 Just bring a sound & throw it into the soup!

    As part of its Artist in Residence program, Blacktown Arts Centre is pleased to present SOUNDSOUP, a free weekly Sunday afternoon (2pm-4pm) activity until October 28, 2007 where people interested in sounds can bring a sound, instrument or idea of their choice and enjoy a fun filled afternoon of play.

  • 25/09/2007 “Local heroes” receive sustainability grants

    Two community groups have been awarded grants to undertake projects that will contribute to environmental sustainability in the Blacktown local government area as part of an innovative “Grass Roots” program funded by WSN Environmental Solutions.

  • 25/09/2007 What’s there to see and do in Blacktown City?

    Looking for something to see and do in Blacktown City this weekend? Then why not make your first stop at Blacktown City’s first Visitor Information and Heritage Centre (Civic Plaza, Flushcombe Road, Blacktown).

  • 20/09/2007 Mayor Kelly re-elected as Mayor of the largest Council in NSW

    Councillor Leo Kelly, OAM has been re-elected the Mayor of Blacktown City and Councillor Michelle Rowland elected as Deputy Mayor, it was announced following Blacktown City Council’s meeting on Wednesday, September 19, 2007.

  • 19/09/2007 Have fun and get fit with Kidz Blitz at Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope!

    The Kidz Blitz holiday program will run weekdays from Tuesday October 2 to Friday October 12, 2007 (excluding public holidays) and offers an amazing array of activities to keep kids active and entertained.

  • 19/09/2007 Aqua Natal program a hit with Mums – day or night!

    Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope’s Aqua Natal program continues to be a huge success with over 1,005 new and expectant mothers experiencing the benefits since its launch in July 2005.

  • 14/09/2007 Local clubs to hand over $440,000 to the Blacktown City community

    The Blacktown City Community Development and Support Expenditure (CDSE) Local Committee is handing $442,654.68 to non-profit community groups in the Blacktown City Local Government Area for 2007. The successfully funded organisations will be invited to a special ceremony at 10.00am on Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at Blacktown Workers Club, Campbell Street, Blacktown.

  • 11/09/2007 Free Environmental Expo Day at Woodcroft Festival has something for everyone

    Blacktown City Council is inviting residents of all ages to attend a FREE Environmental Expo on Saturday, September 29 as part of the Woodcroft Lakes Festival (Woodcroft Drive, Woodcroft), from 9am to 4pm.

  • 31/08/2007 The African Theatre Project

    Do you want to tell your story of being an African migrant in Australia? Are you interested in creative writing and want to learn the art of playwriting (writing a drama for the stage)? Blacktown Arts Centre invites you to apply to be part of the African Theatre Project commencing soon.

  • 30/08/2007 Mayor Kelly invites Federal Election Candidates to help Save UWS

    The Mayor of Blacktown City and Chairperson of the Save the UWS Task Force, Councillor Leo Kelly, OAM is extending an invitation to all endorsed Candidates and persons of all political persuasions intending to stand as candidates for the forth coming federal election to join the Save the UWS Task Force.

  • 30/08/2007 Sustainable House Day 2007- Real Houses for Real People: Be Inspired!

    Rob Kemp of Rooty Hill will open the doors of his ‘energy efficient’ home to the public on Saturday, September 8, 2007 as part of National Sustainable House Day.

  • 28/08/2007 Unlock the keys to Rachmaninov’s music with Richard Gill in the Sydney Symphony Sinfonia Discovery concert at Blacktown

    Blacktown, September 24 – Discover a master of the classical music world when the Sydney Symphony returns to the Bowman Hall on Monday, September 24.

  • 28/08/2007 THANK YOU Blacktown City for supporting our Relay for Life

    Blacktown City residents are being ‘patted on the back’ for their continued support of Blacktown City’s largest community fundraising event the Relay for Life. The thank you comes after over $2,200 was collected by members of the Blacktown City Relay for Life Committee in just one weekend at Emerton and Riverstone Shopping Centres and Parklea Markets.

  • 27/08/2007 Students learn how to keep Australia beautiful!

    Blacktown City Council has engaged The Keep Australia Beautiful NSW mobile education unit, Waste Watchers to visit 22 schools in the Blacktown City Local Government Area to educate students about environmental care.

  • 24/08/2007 Spring is just around the corner. Are you ready?

    Get out of your winter hibernation and spring into spring! One of the best ways to do this is to join the team at Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope – it not only offers the best in aquatic fun and facilities, it also features a first class health-and-fitness studio, with personalised programming to make sure everyone gets the results they want.

  • 23/08/2007 Entries now open for the 2007 Blacktown City Art Exhibition

    Entries are now open for the 2007 Blacktown City Art Exhibition which will be held in the Blacktown Arts Centre, 78 Flushcombe Road, Blacktown from Saturday, October 27 until Saturday, November 24, 2007.

  • 09/08/2007 New exhibition explores the world of the ‘Fantastic’ at Blacktown Arts Centre

    Blacktown artist, Marius Jastkowiak, will be showcased in a solo exhibition Maintaining an Equilibrium of the Fantastic from Friday, August 17 to Saturday, October 6 at Blacktown Arts Centre (78 Flushcombe Road, Blacktown).

  • 09/08/2007 New exhibition at Blacktown Arts Centre Challenges ideas behind “the Art Market”

    The Western Sydney artists’ collective, The Gift Project, challenges the ideas associated with the monetary value of art and exchange in the exhibition Fray, which opened at Blacktown Arts Centre (78 Flushcombe Rd, Blacktown) on Saturday 4 August and will run until 29 September, 2007.

  • 09/08/2007 National Simultaneous Storytime at Blacktown City Libraries

    Residents are invited to take part in the National Simultaneous Storytime event at any of Blacktown City’s four branch libraries taking part at 11am on Thursday, September 6, 2007. This unique event, now in its seventh year, ill involve staff at Blacktown City Libraries four branches simultaneously, with other organisations from as far as Broome to Hobart, reading the picture book; The Magic Hat.

  • 09/08/2007 West Sydney Razorbacks are coming to Emerton Leisure Centre

    The West Sydney Razorbacks basketball team will play a crossover basketball battle with the Hoopdreamz Philippine at Emerton Leisure Centre, Jersey Road, Emerton on Saturday, August 18 between 1pm – 5pm.

  • 09/08/2007 Blacktown Aquatic Centre’s Heartmoves celebrates its 3rd birthday and ongoing success

    Blacktown Aquatic Centre’s fitness program Heartmoves will celebrate its 3rd birthday on Monday, August 20, 2007 from 11am -12noon with a themed Heartmoves class and lunch for participants.

  • 09/08/2007 Blacktown City to launch ‘Can You See Me?’ pedestrian crossing safety program

    Blacktown City Council will soon embark on a new program to improve the safety of local school students at pedestrian crossing across the Blacktown City Local Government Area.

  • 07/08/2007 Supporters of Sustainability (SOS) Challenge steams ahead

    Blacktown City Council’s, Supporters of Sustainability Challenge initiative has been an overwhelming success to date with over 391 households committed to becoming Supporters of Sustainability (SOS).

  • 01/08/2007 Blacktown City Library Service turns 40!

    Local residents will be able to nominate their favourite book, song and movie of all time using the entry form in local newspapers or at each Library’s Information Desk during August, with the results forming Blacktown City’s TOP 40 list in books, songs and movies.

  • 01/08/2007 Charity Bowls Day to raise money for Cancer Council Relay for Life

    Blacktown City Bowling Club (Lismore Street, Blacktown) is inviting local residents to a Charity Bowls Day on Sunday, September 9 at 9.00am to raise money for the Cancer Council’s Blacktown City Relay for Life.

  • 01/08/2007 KICK, HIT, SPRINT & JUMP INTO SPORT AT THE BLACKTOWN CITY FAMILY SPORTSFEST

    Kick, Hit, Sprint and Jump into sport at the Blacktown City ‘Family SportsFest’ on Saturday 25th August 2007 at Blacktown Olympic Park’s Athletics Precinct.

  • 01/08/2007 Travelling Ward FREE Tree Giveaways

    Council’s annual Travelling Ward FREE Tree Giveaways are on again, with residents able to pick up two free trees from a selection of native and exotic plants at various locations throughout August and September.

  • 01/08/2007 Internationally accredited Westlink M7 Cities Marathon -an overwhelming Success!

    The newly IAAF accredited, Westlink M7 Cities Marathon, held Sunday, July 29, 2007, along the M7’s Shared Pathway , was hailed a success amongst competitors, sponsors and supporters with Glenn Guzzo of Epping finishing the course ahead of 153 competitors in the internationally recognised course record time of time of 2:24:57. Glenn also won the inaugural event in 2006. Glenn collected an $8000 first place winners cheque for is efforts

  • 12/07/2007 Corporates Take Up The P1 Personal Training Challenge

    'P1' Personal Training is the newest program to be launched by Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope. To celebrate the new program, the Leisure Centre has 'kicked off' a very special 'P1 Challenge'.

  • 12/07/2007 Corporates Take Up The 'P1' Personal Training Challenge

    'P1' Personal Training is the newest program to be launched by Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope. To celebrate the new program, the Leisure Centre has 'kicked off' a very special 'P1 Challenge'.

  • 10/07/2007 Sydney’s largest Doll Fair returns to Blacktown City!

    Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope will host the Doll Collectors Club of NSW’s annual Doll Fair for the fourth consecutive year on Saturday, July 28 and Sunday, July 29, from 10.00am to 4.30pm, cnr Sentry Drive and Stanhope Parkway Stanhope Gardens.

  • 28/06/2007 Mayor of Blacktown City calls on UWS to reverse its decision to close its Blacktown campus

    Mayor of Blacktown City, Councillor Leo Kelly is calling on the Board of the University of Western Sydney (UWS) to reverse its decision and NOT betray the people of western Sydney by closing down the UWS Nirimba Campus, Blacktown.

  • 28/06/2007 Blacktown City’s Youth Advisory Sub-Committee get involved

    Blacktown City Youth Advisory Sub-Committee will represent the young people of Blacktown City when it’s members attend the Yo West Conference in July (July 13 & 14), the first-ever forum that will be bring together Youth Council’s from across Western Sydney.

  • 28/06/2007 Mayor awards Key to the City of Blacktown to 2007 Mother of the Year; Natasha Crofts

    The Mayor of Blacktown City, Councillor Leo Kelly, OAM presented Barnardos Mother of the Year for 2007, Natasha Crofts of Prospect, the Key to the City of Blacktown, at Council’s Ordinary meeting on Wednesday, June 27, 2007.

  • 28/06/2007 2007 Blacktown City Festival Street Parade winners announced!

    The winners of the 2007 Blacktown City Festival Street Parade were announced by the Mayor of Blacktown City, Councillor Leo Kelly, OAM at last night’s Council meeting, Wednesday, June 27, 2007.

  • 28/06/2007 2007 National Orimatech Industry Award for Excellence awarded to Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope’s Melanie Morson

    Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope and Blacktown Olympic Park’s Business Development Manager, Melanie Morson was congratulated on being awarded the prestigious, Aquatics and Recreation Industry, 2007 Orimatech Industry Award for Excellence, by the Mayor of Blacktown City, Councillor Leo Kelly, OAM at last night’s Council meeting, Wednesday, June 27, 2007.

  • 22/06/2007 WESTERN FRONT 2007: Synthetic Spaces

    The Western Front as a whole explores the rich cultural landscape that is Western Sydney within the context of contemporary art. The exhibition features a range of artists from established to recently graduated university students.

  • 13/06/2007 4 millionth visitor goes International at Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope

    Ludmila Brozek, all the way from Poland made history at Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope last Friday, May 25, when she became the Leisure Centre’s fourth millionth visitor in just four years of operation.

  • 13/06/2007 Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope gets personal

    Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope will focus on personal training this month, with the ‘P1’ Personal Training program, aiming to help the Centres members reach their personal health and lifestyle goals.

  • 04/06/2007 Seven Hills High School’s Car Boot Sale for Cancer Research

    Seven Hills High School (Johnson Avenue, Seven Hills) will host a traditional ‘Car Boot’ sale on Saturday, June 23 from 8.00am to 1.00pm, in a bid to raise much needed funds for cancer research through the Blacktown City Relay for Life.

  • 03/04/2007 Have fun and get fit with Kidz Blitz at Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope!

    The Kidz Blitz holiday program will run each weekday from 10 - 20 April, 2007 (excluding public holidays) and offer an amazing array of activities to keep your kids active and entertained.

  • 06/03/2007 ‘Live Life’ at Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope’s Seniors Week Seminar

    Live Life’ at Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope’s FREE Exercise and Longevity seminar during Seniors Week from 10.30am on Monday, March 12, 2007. Lead by the Centre’s health and fitness professional, Sean Christie; the Exercise and Longevity Seminar will provide Seniors with valuable information on the benefits and importance of exercise to their overall health and wellbeing.

  • 13/02/2007 GET MIXED in Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope’s ALL NEW NETBALL COMPETITION

    Why not get some friends together and come and experience the new social mixed netball competition being launched on Sunday, February 25 at Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope, cnr Stanhope Drive and Sentry Drive, Stanhope Gardens.

  • 27/12/2006 WIPE OUT at Blacktown’s Surfsational Summer Beach Party

    The Surfsational Summer Beach Party will hit Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope on Sunday January 7th – get your boogie board ready and get down there to experience the ultimate in entertainment and fun. The day will be jam packed with all sorts of excitement from 12noon to 4pm

  • 27/12/2006 Summer Kids Fun

    The Kidz Bliz holiday program at Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope is packed with action and fun.

  • 20/12/2006 Get the 2007 Shape Fix

    Let’s kickstart the New Year with a resolution to get back into shape. Once of the best ways to do this is to join the team at Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope

  • 24/11/2006 Fitness Industry Crowns Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope for the Fourth Time

    The 2006 CYBEX/Bliss Fitness Industry Awards of Excellence recognised Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope as the Local Government Sector Fitness Centre of the Year for the fourth time, on Saturday 18th November 2006 at the Hilton Hotel Sydney.

  • 20/11/2006 Fit and Fun For Young and Old at Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope

    Aquarobics has have been a popular way of keeping fit for years, particularly for people with certain health problems or those recovering from injury. However, aquarobics has recently extended its appeal to accommodate younger fitness enthusiasts, with fitness centres like Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope offering an increasing number of classes at a number of different aerobic intensities.

  • 13/11/2006 Another Shooting Star from Surfees Swim School!

    The winner of the latest Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope “Surfees Shooting Star” Award is 8-year-old Thomas Hall, an outstanding swimmer from the Surfees school-aged program.

  • 06/11/2006 Get Into Life at Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope

    With Summer just around the corner now its your turn to change your life at Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope! The Centre has first class gym facilities including a fully-equipped fitness studio and group fitness studio but you can also unwind in the spa, sauna and steam room or splash out in Western Sydney’s only wave pool!

  • 06/11/2006 Birthday Splash at Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope

    Kids Birthday Parties are a favourite at Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope. The enthusiastic birthday party team can turn your child’s next birthday party into the ultimate fun-packed birthday experience to never forget!

  • 19/10/2006 Active Family Fun Day at BLCS

    Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope throws open their doors for the Active Family Fun Day from 1pm on Sunday 5 November for an afternoon of fun water activities. And there is FREE casual swim entry between 12pm and 4pm!

  • 05/10/2006 New Mums Keep Fit and Healthy With 'Aqua Natal'

    Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope is glowing with expectant mothers after the completion of the Centre’s most recent Aqua Natal course.

  • 04/10/2006 Surfees Teaches Kids Skills for Life

    Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope’s award-winning Surfees Swim School has just completed Safety week – making sure all kids know the importance of water safety and lifesaving skills.