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Homeowners may be welcoming the prospect of imminent mortgage relief, but rate cuts could unleash a hidden force that wi...
14/02/2025

Homeowners may be welcoming the prospect of imminent mortgage relief, but rate cuts could unleash a hidden force that will hit cost of living hard. 👉 https://shorturl.at/5P5rB

Banks are giving ordinary Aussies up to 175,000 in frequent flyer points and thousands in cash ahead of sweeping industr...
14/02/2025

Banks are giving ordinary Aussies up to 175,000 in frequent flyer points and thousands in cash ahead of sweeping industry changes this month. 👉 https://shorturl.at/3sT1n

The grief-stricken family whose daughter died after she was found unresponsive at a Kellyville Ridge childcare centre ha...
14/02/2025

The grief-stricken family whose daughter died after she was found unresponsive at a Kellyville Ridge childcare centre has spoken about their heartache following the preschool’s successful appeal in court.

The devastated father whose daughter died after being found unresponsive at a northwest Sydney childcare centre has spoken of his family’s heartache following the preschool’s successful appeal.

Real estate scams are leaving homebuyers without a deposit and renters without a home, but there are ways to keep your m...
13/02/2025

Real estate scams are leaving homebuyers without a deposit and renters without a home, but there are ways to keep your money safe. Find out how to spot the red flags. 👉 https://shorturl.at/SkXDF

A string of high-profile Aussie celebrities have made serious investments into number plates – now the rarest one is up ...
13/02/2025

A string of high-profile Aussie celebrities have made serious investments into number plates – now the rarest one is up for grabs. 👉 https://shorturl.at/HliPU 🏍️💰

🚨 The boss of a northwest Sydney preschool found guilty of failing to protect children from harm, after a baby was found...
13/02/2025

🚨 The boss of a northwest Sydney preschool found guilty of failing to protect children from harm, after a baby was found unresponsive in a cot and later died, has successfully appealed a conviction 🚨 Find out more 👇

The boss of a northwest Sydney preschool has successfully appealed a conviction for failing to protect children from harm, after a baby was found unresponsive in a cot and later died.

🚨 An Indian student on a visa who is alleged to have performed s*xual acts in public, including near a bus stop and play...
13/02/2025

🚨 An Indian student on a visa who is alleged to have performed s*xual acts in public, including near a bus stop and playground in western Sydney, has made a second bid for bail 🚨 Find out why 👇

A man charged after allegedly committing s*xual acts near a bus stop and a playground in western Sydney has been denied bail for the second time.

🚨 A NSW Police employee who allegedly assaulted two women at a western Sydney home has been charged with domestic violen...
12/02/2025

🚨 A NSW Police employee who allegedly assaulted two women at a western Sydney home has been charged with domestic violence offences 🚨 Here's what we know 👇

A NSW Police civilian worker has faced a western Sydney court after being hit with domestic violence charges.

A cut in interest rates expected to be announced in just days will drive some of the biggest household savings ever due ...
12/02/2025

A cut in interest rates expected to be announced in just days will drive some of the biggest household savings ever due to a quirk in the housing market from Covid. 👉 https://shorturl.at/RyNey

A western Sydney council has unveiled its $35.8m project to bring a new library to its residents where a commuter carpar...
12/02/2025

A western Sydney council has unveiled its $35.8m project to bring a new library to its residents where a commuter carpark has stood for decades.

🏏 A seven-wicket superstar and a couple of dashing teammates grabbed the headlines in R13 of the U18s Brewer Shield. Tea...
12/02/2025

🏏 A seven-wicket superstar and a couple of dashing teammates grabbed the headlines in R13 of the U18s Brewer Shield. Team of the Week 👉 bit.ly/3ErkrTA

Prices for vacant blocks in some Western Sydney councils are now four times higher than in other capitals – in what coul...
11/02/2025

Prices for vacant blocks in some Western Sydney councils are now four times higher than in other capitals – in what could push an already struggling building sector over the edge. 👉 https://shorturl.at/TYiwB

Haters on social media were quick to hone in on and attack one attribute of BMW’s new car. This why they are wrong. 👉 ht...
11/02/2025

Haters on social media were quick to hone in on and attack one attribute of BMW’s new car. This why they are wrong. 👉 https://shorturl.at/m7bj4

📚 Designs for a $35.8m community hub with a library and function room to host 250 people have been revealed for a wester...
11/02/2025

📚 Designs for a $35.8m community hub with a library and function room to host 250 people have been revealed for a western city suburb 📚 Here’s what we know 👇

A western Sydney council has unveiled its $35.8m project to bring a new library to its residents where a commuter carpark has stood for decades.

Local councils are facing scrutiny after running up a combined travel cost bill of more than $7 million including on ove...
11/02/2025

Local councils are facing scrutiny after running up a combined travel cost bill of more than $7 million including on overseas seminars and walking tours. FULL STORY 👉 https://rb.gy/8i5udl

🚨 A teenager was hit by a car while crossing the road on a quiet residential street in Sydney’s west overnight 🚨 Here is...
10/02/2025

🚨 A teenager was hit by a car while crossing the road on a quiet residential street in Sydney’s west overnight 🚨 Here is what we know 👇

A teenage girl was hit by a car on a residential street in Sydney’s west overnight.

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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

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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.