Changes to Blacktown City Australia Day Celebrations

Changes to Blacktown City Australia Day Celebrations

The requirement to adhere to NSW Government COVID-19 Public Health orders has resulted in changes to Australia Day celebrations in Blacktown City.Blacktown City Mayor Tony Bleasdale OAM said; “Council has a duty of care to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19.
Blacktown City
8 Jan 2021
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Blacktown aquatic venues join forces

Blacktown aquatic venues join forces

Blacktown aquatic venues join forces Published on 23 December 2020 When Raging Waters Sydney needed a training venue to prepare its lifeguards for the upcoming summer season at the water park in Prosp…
Blacktown City
23 Dec 2020
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Aqua Learn to Swim and Pip the Penguin turn 5!

Aqua Learn to Swim and Pip the Penguin turn 5!

Here’s a story which has a lot of 5’s in it! Blacktown City Council launched the Aqua Learn to Swim program 5 years ago at the 5 leisure and aquatic centres in Blacktown City and introduced our new ma…
Blacktown City
23 Dec 2020
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New Schofields playground opens in time for Christmas

New Schofields playground opens in time for Christmas

Children around Schofields in Sydney’s northwest can swing into the festive season at a new playground.The playground is situated in Reserve 879, a 4.5-hectare park located at the corner of Beacon Dri…
Blacktown City
22 Dec 2020
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Residents shine a light on Blacktown City’s Christmas spirit

Residents shine a light on Blacktown City’s Christmas spirit

The winners of the 2020 Blacktown City Christmas Lights Competition have been crowned and are now ‘up in lights’.The annual competition encourages residents of Blacktown City to decorate their home, t…
Blacktown City
22 Dec 2020
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Christmas/New Year 2021 Operating Hours

Christmas/New Year 2021 Operating Hours

Nurragingy Reserve, Elara Park and Blacktown Showground Water Play Parks/Splash Pads are currently not operating due to the COVID-19 regulations and NSW Health advice.
Blacktown City
15 Dec 2020
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Blacktown City’s Bushfire Appeal helping victims to rebuild

Blacktown City’s Bushfire Appeal helping victims to rebuild

From Batemans Bay to the Blue Mountains, from Moss Vale to Moruya, the generosity of Blacktown City’s residents is helping dozens of bushfire victims around NSW to rebuild their lives.
Blacktown City
15 Dec 2020
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Blacktown City Summer School Holiday Guide

Blacktown City Summer School Holiday Guide

Blacktown City Council's School Holiday Guide has some great suggestions for families looking for activities over these school holidays.
Blacktown City
11 Dec 2020
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‘Knit bombing’ in Blacktown City raises awareness of domestic violence

‘Knit bombing’ in Blacktown City raises awareness of domestic violence

‘Knit bombing’ in Blacktown City raises awareness of domestic violence Published on 01 December 2020 Thousands of brightly coloured woollen squares will adorn Blacktown City throughout summer to raise…
Blacktown City
1 Dec 2020
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