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The NSW Government has opened applications for $16 million in funding through the Crown Reserves Improvement Fund to maintain and upgrade public reserves, and eligible Mount Druitt organisations are encouraged to apply. Member for Mount Druitt, Edmond Atalla said Crown Lands in the Department of Planning and Environment has opened applications until 17 November 2023. […]

Hawkesbury City Council is inviting community members to view and comment on Council’s Draft Climate Change Risk Assessment and Adaptation Action Plan (Draft Plan), which will be on public exhibition at www.yourhawkesbury-yoursay.com.au from Wednesday, 27 September 2023 to Wednesday, 25 October 2023. The Draft Plan provides a foundation and reference point for Council to discuss, […]

Hills residents and locals from the growing suburb of North Kellyville celebrated a significant milestone on Saturday 23 September. The occasion marked the grand opening of Samantha Riley Drive Reserve, a state-of-the-art sports reserve. Mayor of The Hills Shire, Dr Peter Gangemi, was joined by members of local sporting teams, including the Rouse Hill Rhinos […]

Councillor Tony Bleasdale OAM has been re-elected Mayor of Blacktown City and has shared a vision of delivery, growth and transformation of the City Councillor Chris Quilkey was elected Deputy Mayor by his colleagues at a meeting of Blacktown City Council on Wednesday night. Mayor Bleasdale said, “I am honoured to have been invited by […]

Every community in Australia is built on volunteers. I know that our community has one of the most thriving groups of volunteers in the country. People in our local area are exceptionally generous with their time and energy. That is evident across the hundreds of local volunteer organisations in our area. Those volunteers show up […]

Do you have an extraordinary story to share? Blacktown City Mayor Tony Bleasdale OAM is encouraging both budding and experienced writers to share their stories in the 2023 Mayoral Creative Writing Prize. The 2023 theme asks writers to explore the ‘EXTRAordinary’, and weave their ideas, experiences and imaginings on the concept into a short story […]

Hawkesbury City Council and The Hills Shire Council confirm that the Lower Portland Ferry service will continue to operate despite reports to the contrary. The ferry is co-funded by both Councils with Hawkesbury City Council administering the management of the service. Hawkesbury City Council has agreed to terms with the current operator that will see […]

Blacktown City Mayor, Tony Bleasdale OAM with The Honourable Penny Sharpe, MLC, NSW Minister for Climate Change, Energy and the Environment alongside Endeavour Energy CEO Guy Chalkley, launched Western Sydney’s first community battery on land supplied by Blacktown City Council. This is the first community battery installed in Blacktown City, and Council is enthusiastic at […]

The Minchinbury Fruit Market Return and Earn Machine will permanently close on Saturday 5 August 2023 at 6pm. The landlord has terminated the contract to allow for additional parking at the site. The network operator, TOMRA Cleanaway has worked with the local council and businesses to identify an alternative location for the machine. We will […]

The Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU) has officially launched a campaign to put an end to outsourced government employment services with the creation of a modern Commonwealth Employment Service (CES). The CES was a hugely successful federal government employment service that was eventually privatised by the Howard Government in 1998. In privatising employment services, […]

With the winter season now underway, Hornsby Shire Council has unveiled its upcoming schedule of free guided bushwalks, which are aimed at providing a safe and enjoyable outdoor experience for residents. This bushwalking program certainly has something on offer for all, with a wide range of events planned, some targeted at beginners looking to take […]

Blacktown City Mayor Tony Bleasdale OAM is encouraging the community to nominate a high-achiever from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community for the 2023 Blacktown City NAIDOC Awards.The annual awards celebrate the outstanding contributions of First Nations people to the Blacktown community across 4 categories. This year, a new award category will recognise an […]