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Entries open for Mayoral History Prize

Entries open for Mayoral History Prize

I would like to remind residents, that Council is offering $1,000 prize money through the Mayoral History Prize.

The Blacktown Mayoral History prize aims to encourage the community to embrace the rich and diverse history of Blacktown City and award those that are contributing to the research, documentation and promotion of Blacktown's remarkable history.

Entries are open until Friday, 4 December 2009. For applications and enquiries contact Council on 9839 6000 or visit Council's Information Centre, 62 Flushcombe Road, Blacktown

Blacktown City welcomes Kevin Sheedy to Team GWS

I extend a warm welcome to newly appointed AFL coach, Mr Kevin Sheedy, following the AFL's announcement last Monday, 9 November 2009.

Mr Sheedy - a former AFL player for Richmond and premiership coach for Essendon for more than 27 years, was announced as the inaugural coach of Sydney's second AFL team in Western Sydney - Team GWS.

The second Sydney AFL team will join the national AFL competition in 2012 and will be based at Blacktown Olympic Park's $30 million Cricket/AFL facility in Rooty Hill.

Mr Sheedy has exceptional experience in working with diverse communities and I am sure will be a great addition to sports in the region.

It is an honour to have such an asset working within the community. He will make an excellent coach and a wonderful ambassador for the sport in Western Sydney.

Upcoming Events at Olympic Park

Don't miss out on the upcoming events at the new facilities at Blacktown Olympic Park in the coming months, with a number of events planned, including Cricket's AW Green Shield Final - Tuesday, 26 January 2010 and the AFL's 2010 NAB Cup: Sydney Swans vs. Carlton - Saturday, February 20, 2010. For further details visit www.blacktownolympicpark.com.au or call 9839 6591.

Councillor Charlie Lowles

Mayor of Blacktown City