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Council welcomes the NRL All Stars to Western Sydney

Council was pleased to welcome the 2012 NRL All Stars Team to Western Sydney on Monday, 30 January when the team made a special appearance at the Max Webber Library.

Australia's elite rugby league players, led by Benji Marshall and Blacktown City junior Luke Lewis led the All Stars, met with local school children and participated in a Rugby League Reads reading session. The players and children read a short story and talked about the importance of reading.

Rugby League and the NRL has a huge following with many fans and families based in Blacktown City. The visit to the Max Webber Library was a great opportunity for residents and young children to meet the players and reiterate the importance of reading from a young age.

Youth Ambassadors Week, Nominations now open

Council is seeking applications from students between the ages of 15 and 18 for two positions as Blacktown City's Youth Ambassadors in 2012.

Council's Youth Ambassador Program has been operating since 1982, providing an excellent opportunity for young people to represent our city for a period of 12 months.

So if you're an enthusiastic person who enjoys public speaking and would like to represent the young people of Blacktown at Council Functions such as citizenship ceremonies, civic meetings and various other events then this is the position for you!

For an application form visit Council's website www.blacktown.nsw.gov.au or contact Council on 9839 6000.

Nominations close: Friday 24 February, 2012.

Mayor of Blacktown City,

Councillor Alan Pendleton