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25.01.2022 The State Government has put forward its planned changes in the rollout of a new primary school in Schofields. SEE THE PLANS STORY: https://bit.ly/2V5gc5T

24.01.2022 Housing has become more affordable for buyers on middle- and lower-incomes, opening up access to suburbs that were previously out of reach.

24.01.2022 Josh Green has completed his journey from the Hills Shire of Sydney to the NBA. Here’s everything you need to know about his new club.

23.01.2022 A woman is in hospital in a serious condition after a crash following an aborted police pursuit in Mt Druitt. Police allege officers had attempted to stop the car as it was travelling without lights.

21.01.2022 A once respected western Sydney lawyer defrauded his clients of almost $500k so he could feed his cocaine and gambling habits. Michael Ghobrial fought back tears in court today, with his mother by his side, as he was jailed for his shameless swindle.

21.01.2022 #MISSING Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from Acacia Gardens. Kenneth Hanes, aged 73, was last seen leaving his home on Chase Drive about midday yesterday. Police were alerted when he didnt return home and couldnt be located or contacted.... Serious concerns are held for his welfare. Officers from Quakers Hill Police Area Command are appealing for public assistance as they conduct inquiries to locate Kenneth. Hes described as being of Caucasian appearance, approximately 165cm tall, with a solid build and brown eyes. Kenneth was last seen wearing dark brown hiking boots. Anyone who has seen Kenneth, or believe they know his whereabouts, is urged to contact police.

20.01.2022 Here's the full list of people to appear before Blacktown Court today

19.01.2022 A story about the activities of bushrangers in Blacktown City during the 1800s has taken out the top award in the Mayoral History Prize for 2020 Blacktown resident Carol Horne was announced as the winner of the 17 years and over category for this years Mayoral History Prize in a virtual presentation ceremony this week. Ms Horne took out the $3,000 award for her entry titled Bushrangers of Bungarribee, Eastern Creek, Rooty Hill, Prospect, Seven Hills and Blacktown.... Congratulations!

19.01.2022 A dog endured at least six weeks of pain and suffering at the hands of a western Sydney woman before a vet deemed it too cruel to keep the pet alive. WARNING: DISTRESSING IMAGES

18.01.2022 Multimillion-dollar plans to redevelop a Western Sydney suburbs town centre which would include the expansion of shops, six-storey buildings and much more have been decided by the planning department FIND OUT WHAT THE PLANS INCLUDE

18.01.2022 DOONIE'S DONE IT After more than a decade of community campaigning, Doonside station has finally received funding for lifts! Locals are rejoicing, but question marks still linger over when construction will begin. STORY: https://bit.ly/2Hzl5kP

18.01.2022 An unprecedented demand for Woolworths Disney Ooshies has forced the supermarket to end the promotion early

16.01.2022 Marsden Park's Isabella Tassone was recently diagnosed with an aggressive form of bone cancer. This brave little girl has decided she would like to help others battling cancer by committing to shaving her head to raise money for children's cancer charities, the Starlight Children's Foundation and Redkite. If you'd like to donate to the cause, check out the link here

16.01.2022 Everyone appearing at Blacktown Local Court today

16.01.2022 Here is a list of matters listed at Blacktown Local Court on Tuesday.

15.01.2022 This mindless thug from Willmot set upon two strangers in a park, splitting one man's head open and putting the other in hospital. No reasons, no provocation. Just mindless violence. Disgusting https://bit.ly/2RN5kbk

15.01.2022 Spring has well and truly sprung in Blacktowns city centre with a pop-up park in the Patrick Street Plaza The new pop-up park can be found outside Westpoint Blacktown at the bottom of the travelators. The portable garden features natural lawn, wooden tree and flower planters, and fixed seating across four sections.... The temporary pop-up park will be in place until March 2021 and will host events such as Blacktown City Councils Beats and Bites program.

15.01.2022 NSW PREMIER CRICKET PREVIEW: The suns out, the covers are coming off and Sydney grade cricket is set to return this weekend. Ahead of the first ball being bowled, heres our complete guide to how every team is shaping up, including Blacktown Mounties Cricket Club https://bit.ly/3iZhQQX

14.01.2022 Here is a list of matters listed at Blacktown Local Court on Monday

13.01.2022 A magistrate has slammed the actions of a young father who touched the behind of a woman on a western Sydney bus because he lusted after her. He has been ordered to take part in a sex offender program.

13.01.2022 Two young Wests Tigers have set themselves up nicely for a life after football after graduating from a popular western Sydney university.

11.01.2022 20 years ago, the Blacktown City was a major player in the Sydney 2000 Olympics Blacktown International Sportspark was then called Blacktown Olympic Park and was the venue for the Baseball and Softball competition as well as Athletics training. Blacktown Aquatic Centre was also an official training venue for a number of Olympic swim teams.... To mark the 20th anniversary, two of the athletes, the venue Police Commander at the time, an Olympic volunteer and Mayor Bleasdale, returned to the Olympic site and recalled their strongest and fondest memories of September 2000.

11.01.2022 Blacktown City's Pet Festival will take place on Sunday, October 11 at the Cafe green, Blacktown Showground, Richmond Road, Blacktown Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, there will be three session times: 10am 11.30am Noon - 1.30pm... 2pm- 3.30pm Tickets now available

10.01.2022 The daughters of Aussie cricket icon Dean Jones, who died overnight, posted messages to their dad that are haunting and incredibly sad

10.01.2022 Some exciting news from one of our Featherdale favourites, Archer the koala

09.01.2022 A list of everyone appearing at Blacktown Local Court today.

09.01.2022 Sydneys leading real estate agents are used to the limelight. But a number of them have been making headlines for all the wrong reasons in recent months. See our list of misbehaving agents and find out why they got themselves into trouble

09.01.2022 Two survivors of a gruesome crash in Marayong which left three women dead after a police pursuit later blamed each other as being the driver, a court has heard.

09.01.2022 A court has heard how a young warehouse manager at global clothing retailer H&M sold off stock behind his employers back and pocketed the money. Hes admitted to defrauding the company of tens of thousands of dollars over two years when he worked at their Eastern Creek warehouse.

08.01.2022 Western Sydney first responder Belinda Suckling is our first nomination in News Corp Australia's Thanks a Million campaign which honours people who put their safety and lives on the line. "Belinda is a call taker for ASNSW and currently in training to be a dispatcher. During the 2019-2020 bushfire season, Belinda manned the phones dealing with not only the usual 000 call volume, but calls related to the bushfires as well. These calls included those overcome by smoke, those wi...th burns and unfortunately even the fatalities of some of our firefighters, " the nomination read. "Belinda is truly a beautiful soul, always giving, always putting others first and will to do whatever it takes, no matter how tired she may be or how risky the task maybe. "Belinda is symbol of what it is to be a true Australian unsung hero." Nominate a local hero at: https://bit.ly/32ZhILX

08.01.2022 BLACKTOWN, PREPARE FOR A COMMUTER NIGHTMARE Tens of thousands of commuters have been left stranded this morning after hundreds of Intercity services were cancelled by industrial action. SEE THEIR DEMANDS AND DELAYS HERE https://bit.ly/3fBVQuw

08.01.2022 Your ultimate guide to keeping the kids occupied these school holidays

08.01.2022 The man who was left for dead after a stabbing this morning in Emu Plains has been identified as an aspiring rapper with links to the One Four gang. https://bit.ly/364kSzF

07.01.2022 CRIMES THAT SHOOK SYDNEYS WEST: The Blacktown area has long been a place to own the great Aussie dream and raise a young family. But it also has a dark underbelly. These are the shocking crimes that rocked Blacktown and the surrounding suburbs. https://bit.ly/36dlHGq

06.01.2022 #MISSING Police are today renewing an appeal for public assistance to locate a man missing from Acacia Gardens. Kenneth Hanes, 73, was last seen leaving a house on Chase Drive, Acacia Gardens, about 2.40pm on Tuesday 22 September 2020. Officers attached to Quakers Hill Police Area Command and Mr Hanes family hold serious concerns for his welfare due to his disappearance being out of character. ... Kenneth is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 160cm tall with a thin build and short silvery hair with brown eyes. As part of the investigation, Quakers Hill Police have obtained images of Mr Hanes on the day he went missing. He was last seen wearing a blue and white striped polo shirt, dark coloured pants and brown hiking shoes. He was also carrying a black and red backpack. Anyone who may have seen Mr Hanes or has information about his whereabouts is urged to call Quakers Hill Police on (02) 9838 2199 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

06.01.2022 Another one of our amazing frontline workers at Blacktown Hospital's COVID-19 clinic

04.01.2022 A new list of violent and serious offences could soon see offenders automatically refused from obtaining a NSW Tattoo Licence

03.01.2022 #CRIME Police are hunting three men who traumatised a young family watching the tele in Lethbridge Park last night. The intruders, one armed with a gun, forced their way inside the home before apologising and fleeing the scene.

01.01.2022 A teen has admitted to arming himself with a machete and rallying a group of 10 males to attack another group during a wild brawl near St Martins Village, Blacktown.

01.01.2022 A list of everyone appearing at Blacktown Local Court today