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Youth Ambassador nominations now open

Council is seeking applications from students aged 15 - 18 for two positions as Blacktown City's Youth Ambassadors for 2010.

Councils' Youth Ambassador Program has been operating for 28 years, providing an excellent opportunity for our City's Young people.

If you are a person who enjoys public speaking and would like to represent the Youth of Blacktown at Council Functions and various meetings then this is the position for you!

For further information, contact Council on 9839 6000 or visit Council's website www.blacktown.nsw.gov.au.

Nominations close: Friday, March 5, 2010.

Blacktown City welcomes the NRL All Stars

I had the honour of welcoming the 2010 NRL All Stars to Blacktown City on Monday, February 8, 2010, when the team and their coach Mr Wayne Bennett made a special appearance at Blacktown's H.E. Laybutt Field.

The inaugural team consists of some of Australia's current elite rugby league players such as Benji Marshall, Jarryd Hayne and Darren Lockyer.

The All Stars on the day hosted series of ARL development sessions with over 200 school children from across Western Sydney.

The visit was a great boost for the sport in Western Sydney. NRL has a large following in Western Sydney and the opportunity for our community to watch the stars train was an exciting experience. It was also a great honour to have the NRL choose Blacktown to launch their All Stars campaign.

Sport is a large part of life in Blacktown City. Many of our residents are involved in sport in some way or another whether it is through participation, administration, coaching or as a spectator.

At Council, we pleased to be able to lend our support to the development of all sports.

Mayor of Blacktown City

Councillor Charlie Lowles