Coronavirus update

The health and wellbeing of our residents and staff are our number 1 priority. With this in mind, our Administration Centre and many council facilities are closed. Please conduct business with Council by phone on 9839 6000 or via our website if possible.

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Keep in touch with the latest news and important announcements from Blacktown City.

All journalists should direct their enquiries through our Communications and Marketing team. Email us at mediaunit@blacktown.nsw.gov.au or call 9839 6409 or 9839 6564. We strive to provide prompt responses to all media enquiries.

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Blacktown paves the way to a cooler city

Published on 01 April 2020

Blacktown City Council is trialling an innovative road solution that aims to reduce the urban heat island effect from our roads.

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Autumn School Holiday Guide now available!

Published on 31 March 2020

Looking for fun ideas to do at home with the kids these school holidays? Our Autumn School Holiday Guide has ideas for everyone!

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Blacktown City Council – further COVID-19 closures

Published on 30 March 2020

Following new directives from the Federal and NSW governments, and acting on the latest health advice intended to slow the spread of COVID-19; all playgrounds, skate parks and outdoor gyms in parks and reserves in Blacktown City, will close.

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Blacktown City Council – updated COVID-19 measures

Published on 26 March 2020

Following new directions from the Australian Government, and acting on the latest health advice intended to slow the spread of COVID-19, Blacktown City Council is implementing additional restrictions including the closure of all sporting fields, community centres and Council’s Customer Information Centre.

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Blacktown City Council – additional COVID-19 measures

Published on 23 March 2020

Blacktown City Council is implementing additional measures in response to the global COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.

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Blacktown City Council – new COVID-19 measures

Published on 20 March 2020

Blacktown City Council is taking further coronavirus (COVID-19) protective measures including restricted operations at Council swimming pools and leisure centres, and the Leo Kelly Blacktown Arts Centre.

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Blacktown City Council – updated COVID-19 response

Published on 19 March 2020

Blacktown City Council is putting in place further measures to protect the health and wellbeing of residents and staff in response to the global COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic including cancelling all Council controlled events up until 30 June.

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Blacktown City Council – COVID-19 response

Published on 17 March 2020

Blacktown City Council is embarking on a series of measures and actions in the interests of the health and wellbeing of residents in response to the global COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.

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Help design your new park in Blacktown

Published on 11 March 2020

Residents are invited to have their say in the design of a park in Blacktown.

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Blacktown’s Woman of the Year

Published on 09 March 2020

A full-time postgraduate student, volunteer and research assistant who still finds time to be an adviser to a number of government and non-government organisations is the 2020 Blacktown City Woman of the Year.

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Coronavirus update

News & Media

Blacktown paves the way to a cooler city

Autumn School Holiday Guide now available!

Blacktown City Council – further COVID-19 closures

Blacktown City Council – updated COVID-19 measures

Blacktown City Council – additional COVID-19 measures

Blacktown City Council – new COVID-19 measures

Blacktown City Council – updated COVID-19 response

Blacktown City Council – COVID-19 response

Help design your new park in Blacktown

Blacktown’s Woman of the Year

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