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Get ready to celebrate Australia Day on The Rooty Hill

Make Australia Day 2010 one to remember at Council's free Australia Day celebrations on The Rooty Hill, Monday, January 26 from 3pm.

The day will feature a colonial market, food fair, free amusement and pony rides.

There will also be performances by Wendy Matthews and Marcia Hines plus many more!

Everyone is encouraged to bring a picnic, blanket and enjoy the entertainment. For further information, visit www.blacktown.nsw.gov.au or call 9839 6000.

Tertiary Scholarships applications close Friday, January 15, 2010

Council is offering Tertiary Scholarships of $1,500 to eleven Blacktown City residents who have completed at least one year of current enrolment at a recognised tertiary institution by the end of 2009 and continue study in 2010.

One of the eleven scholarships is the The Anne Aquilina Memorial Scholarship and is made available to a student who is studying physiotherapy, sports medicine or health sciences.

To apply, applicants must be residents of Blacktown City and previous recipients of this Scholarship are not eligible to apply

For application details call 9839 6000, visit www.blacktown.nsw.gov.au or pick up an application form from Blacktown City Council's Information Desk, 62 Flushcombe Road, Blacktown.

Applications close: 4.30 pm, Friday, January 15, 2010.

Mayor of Blacktown City

Councillor Charlie Lowles