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A Severe Fire Danger Rating will be experienced across the Greater Sydney Region today with a Total Fire Ban in effect.

The NSW Rural Fire Service has downgraded the fire warning from CATASTROPHIC to VERY HIGH and the total fire ban has been lifted. We ask that our residents continue to act with caution as conditions are predicted to continue in the coming days.

The fight for lifts at Doonside station will be heard in NSW Parliament today at 4 pm. #liftfordoonie https://t.co/frzP1QVvy2

Celebrate your Christmas spirit with the annual Blacktown City Decorate Your Home Christmas Lights Competition. https://t.co/JypfsMmuWx https://t.co/zzUdjN4S1D

Blacktown City Mayor Tony Bleasdale OAM joined Senator the Hon Marise Payne, Senator for NSW, and the Member for Greenway Michelle Rowland MP last Monday, for the official opening of the Rouse Road bridge at Rouse Hill! https://t.co/vv7Aiwdqyc

Congratulations to Eddie for getting 1st overall winner for the garden competition! https://t.co/rTFoBozTde

Cash prizes are available for the best decorated properties across our city's 5 wards for the Diwali lights competition! 🎇 Register here ➡️ https://t.co/hrwDhm3GlD Proudly sponsored by Indian Link Media Group https://t.co/nQrh6n5d2d

We wish the GWS Giants all the best for their first grand final! https://t.co/avlpVhrmi5

Stephen Bali, Mayor of Blacktown City would like to congratulate Plumpton High School's Tim Lloyd after being named Australia's best principal!!! 🎉 Read here ➡️ https://t.co/bKuDZ75Kby https://t.co/Le2GnMTcS0

Over the weekend we hosted Blacktown's largest Citizenship Ceremony ever with 1225 residents becoming Australians! 🇳🇿🐨 https://t.co/SEQ0gAlIbf

Magpie swooping season is here! 😰😱 The NPWS is the regulatory authority for native animals and we ask that you please contact them on 1300 072 757 if you have any concerns in your local neighborhood. <Image by Liam Kidston> https://t.co/KUfKzYPtaE

Glenwood residents now have a bold new sculpture marking the entrance to their community thanks to a joint project by Blacktown City Council and Glenwood High School! https://t.co/FiTa8iyvcK

As part of Local Government Week, we gave away a massive 5,000 plants and shrubs to local residents over 2 days. The Natural Areas team grow the plants at our Plant Nursery throughout the year at Blacktown Showground. https://t.co/YTrVsL8BvC

A volunteer from our Library - Sanath Gopinath was nominated for the NSW Volunteer of the Year Award! https://t.co/IaTcLIHBOi

Between August 2019 and June 2021, 12,500 high emitting street lights on residential roads through Blacktown City will be replaced with 17 watt LED energy efficient lights. Each light has a 20-year life! https://t.co/dHIUlJQtoI

It was a pleasure to have Federal Member for Greenway, Michelle Rowland MP at the Animal Holding Facility to thank our staff for caring for vulnerable animals and to help raise awareness to combat animal cruelty. https://t.co/m18VeawzuT

Over the coming year, we expect to plant an extra 4,000 trees in streets and parks as part of our yearly planting programs. https://t.co/zvYHjJhVr7

Quakers Hill and Riverstone residents are enjoying their chance to slide, climb and swing with their new and improved park upgrades of $128,000. https://t.co/ao0MHOfJ5C

Mayor Stephen Bali MP donated blood with a local resident and long-time donor, Edwin Russell who made his 500th donation! Both the Mayor and Edwin's donations contributed to Council's tally in the nation-wide Councils Blood Challenge. https://t.co/s0LBtUc4eB

Thank you to all those who came out to Doonside Festival over the weekend! #doonside https://t.co/CfK2PNOu53