Life-saving lessons as SES visits Kidz Blitz holiday program Published on 07 October 2026 Children have learned life-saving skills and rescue techniques from State Emergency Service (SES) Blacktown volunteers as part of Blacktown City Council’s Kidz Blitz school holiday program.Children learned about what the SES does, the dangers of playing in floodwater and more as part of the day at Blacktown Aquatic Centre last week. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Blacktown savours food, art and music at FAM Fest Published on 30 September 2026 Blacktown city centre brimmed with activity and colour as the community enjoyed a celebration of food, art and music on Saturday. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Brad Bunting re-elected Mayor of Blacktown City Published on 24 September 2026 Councillor Brad Bunting has been re-elected Mayor of Blacktown City following a vote of Councillors at Wednesday night’s Council meeting.Councillor Robert Fitzgerald OAM was elected Deputy Mayor. Tagged as: , Media Releases
The New Druitt takes shape across Mount Druitt town centre Published on 23 September 2026 Blacktown City Council is delivering a major transformation of Mount Druitt town centre, backed by a combined investment of $148.9 million. Tagged as: , Media Releases
The Last Splash to celebrate 65 years of Blacktown Aquatic Centre Published on 07 September 2026 Free entry, giveaways, a party atmosphere and more will be on offer at Blacktown Aquatic Centre on Saturday 10 October as the community marks changing times for a favourite place to swim. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Blacktown Quarter advances with public space wider than Martin Place Published on 04 September 2026 Blacktown City Council has welcomed two important planning steps which bring the $2.5 billion Blacktown Quarter project closer to delivery. Walker Corporation has lodged a Planning Proposal with Council that will deliver a larger, greener and better-connected public space at the heart of Blacktown’s City Centre. Tagged as: , Announcements
Blacktown City celebrates multicultural champions Published on 01 September 2026 Three outstanding contributions to inclusion and community harmony have been recognised at the Blacktown City Multicultural Awards.In a community of 460,000 people representing more than 180 nationalities, the awards recognise people and organisations whose work helps build connections across Blacktown City. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Bushcare - 30 years of getting hands dirty for Blacktown’s bushland Published on 27 August 2026 Thirty years after residents first joined with Blacktown City Council to care for local bushland, Bushcare volunteers are still pulling weeds, collecting native seed, restoring bushland and creating vital habitat for birds, animals and insects across the city.Bushcare in Blacktown City began in 1996 through community action and Council support, with early groups at Knudsen Reserve, Bill Colbourn Tagged as: , Media Releases
Free-for-all fun: party at Charlie Lowles Leisure Centre Emerton Published on 25 August 2026 People of all ages are invited to a day of free activities on Saturday 26 September at Charlie Lowles Leisure Centre Emerton to celebrate a milestone in 2026.Enjoy a free swim, a slice of birthday cake and a party atmosphere in honour of 20 years since the venue expanded. Tagged as: , Events & Activities, Media Releases
Construction underway on expanded Mount Druitt PCYC Published on 19 August 2026 Construction is underway to double the size of the Mount Druitt Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) at Shalvey and deliver more life-changing programs for young people. Tagged as: , Media Releases