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ISSUE 66 | September 2026 TRUSTED LOCAL NEWS
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION IMRPOVES
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STUDENTS IMMERSED IN SCIENCE CHALLENGE
WESTPOINT JOINS NAPPY DRIVE
WHAT’S YOUR... HOSPITAL EXPERIENCE?
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LACKTOWN Hospital has been in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons in recent years, with ongoing concerns about emergency department wait times, overcrowding, and patient care drawing intense media
and political scrutiny. The negative attention has created uncertainty within the community and affected staff morale. To better understand the challenges facing one of Western Sydney's busiest hospitals, Blacktown News is launching
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an investigative series examining the current situation at Blacktown Hospital, the measures being implemented to address longstanding issues, and potential solutions for the future. More page 11.
Saturday 26 September 4 pm – 10 pm Warrick Lane, Blacktown blacktown.nsw.gov.au/FAMFest Proudly funded by