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by John Horne The City of Blacktown is one of the largest Local Government Areas in Australia and the largest in New South Wales covering 24,000 hectares or 240 square kilometres. It is a vibrant, many-faceted, multi-cultural community in Western Sydney with a population of more than 395,000 people. Blacktown City comprises 54 different residential […]

Thank you for all your support for our Telstra campaign to improve telecommunications in our community. As a result of our campaign, the Minister for Communications announced $16.4 million for a program designed to help communities like ours, around the country. The Peri-Urban Mobile Program (PUMP) is dedicating funds towards the building of mobile towers […]

While you’re out shopping this weekend, you can help feed hungry children and adults doing it tough this winter, just by purchasing an extra item or two and putting it in a Kings Langley Lions shopping trolley. Lions’ trollies are set up outside the Kings Langley Coles now and all this weekend. Any non-perishable food […]

A man has been seriously injured after a four-vehicle collision in Rooty Hill yesterday (Thursday) about 4.30pm. Emergency services responded to reports of a multi vehicle collision in the south bound lanes of the M7 Motorway, Rooty Hill, 200m north of the Eastern Road overpass. NSW Ambulance paramedics treated a 38-year-old man who was the […]

A man will face Penrith court today charged over the alleged sexual assault and sexual touching of two teenagers in the Hawkesbury. In April 2021, detectives from Hawkesbury Police Area Command commenced an investigation following reports a 16-year-old girl, had allegedly been sexually assaulted a man, known to her. Yesterday, detectives arrested a 57-year-old man at […]

A number of Hawkesbury roads east of the river will benefit from vital road safety works thanks to a $1.3 million State Government funding boost. Hawkesbury MP Robyn Preston said the works are aimed at reducing the road toll and increasing road safety. “Projects like these will make a huge difference to locals, and help […]

By Greg Martin Artists across the nation are brushing up on their brushwork as they prepare to put paint to canvas and prepare their works to enter the prestigious not-for-profit Hawkesbury Art Prize. Purple Noon Gallery Director, Dr Robyn Williams and her HAP committee have witnessed the prize develop significantly over the 10 years since […]

After nearly 2 years of planning, The Rotary Club of The Hills-Kellyville has proudly established a Community Garden at Conie Avenue Reserve, Baulkham Hills with the support of The Hills Shire Council, a Federal grant along with members of the community and local businesses. Community gardens have shown to contribute to a better and healthier […]

By Maryann Jenkins The volunteer-led and family-established Chifley Swimming Club is evidence of what happens when a love of sport, a passion to excel and pure community motivation come together. Established in 2019, the emerging club is on a winning combination, giving local athletes an opportunity to pursue dreams in elite sport. Swimmers have quickly […]

Greater Sydney landholders are being warned to remain vigilant for increased animal disease risks, recognising that a number of these animal diseases can exist long after flood waters recede. Local Land Services Animal Welfare and Biosecurity Business Partner, Scott Ison says it is important to inspect livestock at regular intervals once it is safe to […]

Disaster affects thousands At least 4,000 properties in the Hawkesbury are flood affected, with the impact of this natural disaster being felt across the entire Local Government Area. Community members are reminded to stay safe and to stay away from remaining flood waters over coming weeks for health and safety reasons, especially given that many […]

The Morrison Government will extend the SME Recovery Loan Scheme in order to provide further support to flood-affected businesses. The SME Recovery Loan Scheme was designed to help businesses that were on JobKeeper during the March quarter by providing them with easier and more cost-effective access to finance, greater repayment flexibility, the ability to refinance […]