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Walk your way through Blacktown on the Great West Walk

Published on 14 October 2019

The Great West Walk, a walking route from Parramatta Park through Blacktown City and on to the foot of the Blue Mountains, is officially open.

Tagged as: , Health & Lifestyle

Councillor Tony Bleasdale OAM elected Mayor

Published on 10 October 2019

The State Member for Blacktown Stephen Bali has stepped down from the position of Blacktown City Mayor after 5 years in the role.

Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases, Public Notices

PAWfect day out with the family!

Published on 04 October 2019

Pet lovers mark your calendar for a PAWsome day at the annual Blacktown City Pet Festival on Sunday 13 October at the Blacktown Showground.
Blacktown City Council’s team from the Blacktown Animal Holding Facility will celebrate pets of all shapes and sizes.

Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Media Releases

What to do in Blacktown this October

Published on 03 October 2019

There are plenty of reasons to get out and about in Blacktown in the warm Spring weather this October!

Tagged as: , Events & Activities

Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope hosts Western Sydney Elders Olympics

Published on 27 September 2019

Elders from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities descended on Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope last week to take part in the second Western Sydney Elders Olympics.

Tagged as: , Events & Activities

Blacktown City gets behind GWS Giants ahead of first ever grand final

Published on 24 September 2019

Blacktown is a sea of orange, charcoal and white as the City gets behind the mighty Greater Western Sydney (GWS) Giants as they head to their first ever AFL grand final this weekend.

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Memorial unveiled to pioneering Aboriginal woman Maria Lock

Published on 24 September 2019

A moving ceremony has been held at the historic St Bartholomew’s Church in Prospect to commemorate the life and final resting place of pioneering Aboriginal woman Maria Lock.

Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases

2019 Spring School Holiday Guide

Published on 20 September 2019

In this issue, find out how to make an apple car race snack, learn about becoming a responsible pet owner, and see our list of new playgrounds to visit these school holidays!

Tagged as: , Events & Activities

Inclusivity at its absolute best!

Published on 17 September 2019

It was a great turn out at Blacktown Tennis Centre Stanhope last weekend for the first ever gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender tennis tournament.

Tagged as: , Events & Activities

2019 Diwali Lights Competition

Published on 16 September 2019

The Blacktown City Diwali Lights competition will be held again this October, to celebrate the ancient Hindu festival of Diwali.
The festival of Diwali celebrates the victory of light over darkness, with observers around the world lighting lamps and candles in and around homes and temples.

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News & Media

Walk your way through Blacktown on the Great West Walk

Councillor Tony Bleasdale OAM elected Mayor

PAWfect day out with the family!

What to do in Blacktown this October

Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope hosts Western Sydney Elders Olympics

Blacktown City gets behind GWS Giants ahead of first ever grand final

Memorial unveiled to pioneering Aboriginal woman Maria Lock

2019 Spring School Holiday Guide

Inclusivity at its absolute best!

2019 Diwali Lights Competition

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