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ISSUE 41 | August 2024 TRUSTED LOCAL NEWS
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ABILITY CHOICE CARE SPECIAL FEATURE
WOEMN’S FORUM DELIVERS IDEAS
TEAM BLACKTOWN
Paralympic swimmers in top form to win at Paris
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USTRALIA’S current fastest 200m Paralympic swimmer Tim Hodge and World Paralympic freestyle champion Chloe Osborn are shaking off the nerves at the Blacktown Aquatic Centre as they get ready for the Paris Paralympic Games opening on August 28. Together with coach Misha Payne, the trio is fondly nicknamed “Team Blacktown” who are among 30 young and experienced swimmers heading to the Summer Olympics in one of Europe’s stunning cities.
FRIDAY 16 AUGUST 4 pm – 9 pm
OF BLACKTOWN
SATURDAY 17 AUGUST Noon – 8 pm
Nurragingy Reserve, Knox Road, Doonside food trucks
cultural market stalls cultural free activities light performers workshops installation
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