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🏉Windsor's Cohen Benson and Colyton's Damon Finn were among the top halfbacks in 2024 . Have your say, VOTE for your loc...
01/11/2024

🏉Windsor's Cohen Benson and Colyton's Damon Finn were among the top halfbacks in 2024 . Have your say, VOTE for your local Penrith RL Team of the Year 👉 https://bit.ly/4fdHkqG

NSW's NPL competitions are set for one of their biggest overhauls in history. Find out what clubs think about the change...
01/11/2024

NSW's NPL competitions are set for one of their biggest overhauls in history. Find out what clubs think about the changes.
👉 https://bit.ly/3C9argq

Sydney Water argues that it needs to spend $26 billion to safeguard water supply from unprecedented growth — and consume...
31/10/2024

Sydney Water argues that it needs to spend $26 billion to safeguard water supply from unprecedented growth — and consumers, from Sydney to the Blue Mountains and the Illawarra, will pay for it. DETAILS: https://bit.ly/4fbYtBy

Sydney racegoers will arrive in style to the Golden Eagle at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday, with regular, free ferries sc...
31/10/2024

Sydney racegoers will arrive in style to the Golden Eagle at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday, with regular, free ferries scheduled for punters. 🐴 °🥂⋆.ೃ*•SEE MORE: https://bit.ly/4frg1cn

GUILTY: A hammer-wielding thief who stole jewellery and cash - including from Seven Hills Plaza - has learned his fate t...
31/10/2024

GUILTY: A hammer-wielding thief who stole jewellery and cash - including from Seven Hills Plaza - has learned his fate two years after the rampage.📍 STORY ⏭️ https://tinyurl.com/3zxnfdwv

Trick or treat! Residents across NSW are taking Halloween more seriously than ever before. Check out the impressive deco...
31/10/2024

Trick or treat! Residents across NSW are taking Halloween more seriously than ever before. Check out the impressive decorations popping up this spooky season 🎃👻💀 https://bit.ly/48qAITD

🏉Windsor playmaker Connor Mason and Emu Plain's Isaac Thompson were difficult to split in 2024. Have your say, VOTE for ...
30/10/2024

🏉Windsor playmaker Connor Mason and Emu Plain's Isaac Thompson were difficult to split in 2024. Have your say, VOTE for your local Penrith RL Team of the Year 👉 https://bit.ly/4fdHkqG

It’s the schoolboys nursery which has produced a list of NRL champions, and the production line at Patrician Brothers is...
30/10/2024

It’s the schoolboys nursery which has produced a list of NRL champions, and the production line at Patrician Brothers is showing no signs of slowing down. See the full Peter Mulholland Cup team of the season: https://bit.ly/4e2UO7u

🏉Did Emu Plains centre Greg Alderson outperform St Clair's Leha Fakatava? Have your say, VOTE for your local Penrith RL ...
30/10/2024

🏉Did Emu Plains centre Greg Alderson outperform St Clair's Leha Fakatava? Have your say, VOTE for your local Penrith RL Team of the Year 👉 https://bit.ly/4fdHkqG

- Police in Bali have revealed new information after the death of a baby boy from NSW, who was holidaying with his fam...
29/10/2024

- Police in Bali have revealed new information after the death of a baby boy from NSW, who was holidaying with his family at the time. MORE: https://bit.ly/3NHBKAX

🏏There’s a selection of new faces on the rise in the NSW Women’s U18s Brewer Shield. From dashers to saviours and all-ro...
29/10/2024

🏏There’s a selection of new faces on the rise in the NSW Women’s U18s Brewer Shield. From dashers to saviours and all-round stars, R3 Team of the Week, 30+ GALLERY 👉 https://bit.ly/4flPJIx

🏉Colyton winger Keegan McGrann and St Clair's Liam Pearce scored a stack of tries, but who performed the best? Have your...
29/10/2024

🏉Colyton winger Keegan McGrann and St Clair's Liam Pearce scored a stack of tries, but who performed the best? Have your say, VOTE for your local Penrith RL Team of the Year 👉 https://bit.ly/4fdHkqG

NSW teachers have scored a nine per cent pay rise, and had extra staff development days added, while non-teaching roles ...
28/10/2024

NSW teachers have scored a nine per cent pay rise, and had extra staff development days added, while non-teaching roles will be cut from the Education Department. Here’s what we know >>> https://bit.ly/4fmmxkA

CALL OUT: Is your street going all out for trick-or-treating this Halloween, or do you have a favourite place to go? Dro...
28/10/2024

CALL OUT: Is your street going all out for trick-or-treating this Halloween, or do you have a favourite place to go? Drop us a message via our inbox with your top spots! 🍬🍭

We’ve all heard the saying, ‘think outside the box’ when it comes to cracking the property market – but are these three ...
28/10/2024

We’ve all heard the saying, ‘think outside the box’ when it comes to cracking the property market – but are these three creative approaches to buying a home realistic or just wishful thinking? 👉 https://bit.ly/3YCPfbx

🏏Blacktown's Keya Patel was on fire with the ball in R3 of the NSW Women’s U18s Brewer Shield. Full wrap of all games, 3...
28/10/2024

🏏Blacktown's Keya Patel was on fire with the ball in R3 of the NSW Women’s U18s Brewer Shield. Full wrap of all games, 30+ photo gallery 👉 https://bit.ly/4flPJIx

🏉Was Windsor's Tori Willie the top fullback or did Jake Bentley have him covered? Have your say, VOTE for the local Penr...
28/10/2024

🏉Was Windsor's Tori Willie the top fullback or did Jake Bentley have him covered? Have your say, VOTE for the local Penrith RL Team of the Year 👉 https://bit.ly/4fdHkqG

- NSW teachers have agreed to a new pay deal following a stop work meeting that caused disruptions to regular classes....
28/10/2024

- NSW teachers have agreed to a new pay deal following a stop work meeting that caused disruptions to regular classes. 📍 UPDATE: https://bit.ly/4fmmxkA

Seven of the state’s most crowded schools will have dozens of temporary classrooms replaced with brand new buildings. 🏫 ...
27/10/2024

Seven of the state’s most crowded schools will have dozens of temporary classrooms replaced with brand new buildings. 🏫 Read the full list of every demountable in NSW and see how your school compares >>> https://bit.ly/3NJbwOK

NSW is set to legalise e-scooters, including shared hire scooters, despite other jurisdictions banning them. It’s been p...
27/10/2024

NSW is set to legalise e-scooters, including shared hire scooters, despite other jurisdictions banning them. It’s been praised as a win by some, while others believe it will cause “anarchy”. Tell us what you think in our poll. >>> https://bit.ly/4eZ7Owl

Schools across NSW are set to experience disruptions on Monday morning as thousands of teachers participate in a schedul...
27/10/2024

Schools across NSW are set to experience disruptions on Monday morning as thousands of teachers participate in a scheduled union meeting. MORE: https://bit.ly/4fmmxkA

Vexatious neighbours, serial complainers and hostile landlords threatening to shutdown a live music venue will face medi...
26/10/2024

Vexatious neighbours, serial complainers and hostile landlords threatening to shutdown a live music venue will face mediation under new laws to keep the industry alive. 🎸🎵🎤 MORE: https://bit.ly/3UqntN3

The state government forked out more than $72m on advertising in the last financial year, despite its pledge to rein in ...
25/10/2024

The state government forked out more than $72m on advertising in the last financial year, despite its pledge to rein in its spending on unnecessary spruiking. See how it was spent 👉 https://bit.ly/4fhK3zd

The trial for an alleged jewellery thief, accused of spending the proceeds of crime at Westpoint Blacktown, is under way...
24/10/2024

The trial for an alleged jewellery thief, accused of spending the proceeds of crime at Westpoint Blacktown, is under way.📍 STORY 👉 https://bit.ly/4hbak4d

In a win for renters, the new rental reform bill has passed through NSW parliament including ending no grounds evictions...
24/10/2024

In a win for renters, the new rental reform bill has passed through NSW parliament including ending no grounds evictions. See inside the updated renters rights. 👉 https://bit.ly/3UisSpa

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Thanks to this flash of brilliance, Jesais Ah Kee from Patrician Brothers' College, Blacktown has blasted his way onto the list of top 10 NRL Schoolboys Cup tries of the season. 🌟 Get an exclusive look 👀 at the full top 10 now: https://bit.ly/4dYCFId

🏛️ The alleged driver and passengers of a stolen Range Rover which crashed into a fence during a wild police chase in western Sydney has been named. 🚗Watch the video 👉 https://bit.ly/3X7SLsu

🏉 A couple of teams couldn't be seperated in a controversial finish, while a send off at St Clair threatens to shake up the Don Feltis Cup finals. Local Penrith footy, R15 wrap 👉 https://bit.ly/46vnS5v

🚨 A man allegedly linked to international crime networks has been arrested and charged over allegations of supplying drugs across the state. FULL STORY 👉 https://bit.ly/4dqz5qm

🏉Hear from the stars of Penrith RL Magic Round and check out the 80+ photo gallery 👉 https://bit.ly/3WmY5ZK

🏉The referees sent another clear message, while brotherly instinct delivered in spades. Penrith RL, R11 talking points, 30+ GALLERY 👉 https://bit.ly/3L7Wdh0

🏉 Not every player remained on the park in a torrid weekend of local Penrith footy. Windsor and Emu Plains played an epic. R11 wrap, 30+ GALLERY 👉 https://bit.ly/3L7Wdh0

A young carpenter hid his face outside court after alarming details into why he poured a petrol trail in front of a Blacktown home with a young family inside were shared in court 🚨 This is why 👉 https://bit.ly/3L1UHgC

EXCLUSIVE 👷🏗️ Four construction businesses across the state have fallen into liquidation every day in the last financial year – as NSW tradies make up more than half of all trade-based insolvencies across the country. See why industry leaders and surviving business owners say they need help 👉 https://bit.ly/3zkDg8s

The community has rallied support for a Doonside family who lost their house and everything in it to an accidental blaze involving a heater and office furniture 💔 LATEST 👉 https://bit.ly/3VKlcNC

🏉 WATCH: Thomas Romer leads out the Panthers Juniors rep side in the Luke Lewis Cup. FULL WRAP, REACTIONS 👉 https://bit.ly/3Xc8NmG

🏉 WATCH: Emu Plains centre Greg Alderson scores a try against Colyton. Penrith RL R8 WRAP 👉 https://bit.ly/3VoEyHP

🏉WATCH as Brothers strike on the final siren in R6 of local Penrith RL. Hear from the hero, full round wrap 👉 https://bit.ly/4dLQdHQ

🏉WATCH as Cambridge Park shut down a try, and see who deserve some luck. Local Penrith RL, R4 TALKING POINTS 👉 https://bit.ly/4dGavmn

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Back to school: Test your knowledge

The HSC for the class of 2023 ends today. How would you stack up? We've developed a pop quiz to test your knowledge 👉 https://bit.ly/49hkV9G

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The Blacktown Advocate is part of News Corp’s community news division: NewsLocal. Your reporter Kate Lockley delivers community-focused news across Blacktown and Mount Druitt.

Based in western Sydney, Kate reports on issues relating to development, crime, council matters and community news in Blacktown and Mount Druitt.

Other contributors to the Blacktown Advocate are State Political Reporter, Jake McCallum and Sport Reporter, Amanda Lulham. Jake reports on issues relating to urban affairs, infrastructure, health and education out of NSW State Parliament.

Amanda reports the untold stories of juniors, rising stars, Olympians, Paralympians and top sporting stars in the community. She shares their journey to success and the importance of family, community and clubs.