In a recent conversation with SWR Triple 9's Wayne 'Busco' Buscombe, Chief Inspector Bob Fitzgerald, of Blacktown Police Area Command, had a welcoming thank you message to SWR Triple 9 FM.

"The community wants to thank you Busco and SWR Triple 9 for your support in getting real-time information out there. Information that has been needed by the good community, makes a positive impact that saves lives, saves property, saves the environment."

"The Ambulance Service, Rural Fire Service, the State Emegency Service, Fire and Rescue NSW, Health NSW, NSW Police Force and a host of volunteer organisations appreciate the airtime that SWR gives us in getting important, life-saving messages and updates out into the community. [...] It best prepares us for today's & future challanges."

Tennis is back! The tennis courts at Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope are reopening from Monday the 11th of May.

Court hire is only available through online bookings, and at a very affordable rate of $10 per hour. Book a court today at blacktown.nsw.gov.au/btcs.

For futher details call the Blacktown Tennis Centre team on 9421 2600.🎾

Amid the cancellations of ANZAC Day Dawn Services, SWR Triple 9 have taken to the airwaves with an ANZAC Day Dawn Service from 5am to 6:15am. We'll also be playing some ANZAC tracks until 8am.

Some of our community programs will also be partaking in their shows, featuring ANZAC themed shows or segments. Some programs that have incidated they will be featuring ANZAC Day content include:
Saturday Wake Up - 9am
Inphase - 10am
Bringin' It Back - 8pm
Rockin' With KP - 10pm

Lest We Forget.

Blacktown City Council closed its aquatic and leisure centres to the public last month as a consequence of the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.

The closures left the food and drink outlets at the venues with a stock of food items and rather than it going to waste Council looked for opportunities to help those in need in the community.

Staff from Blacktown Aquatic Centre, Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope, Riverstone Swimming Centre and Mount Druitt Swim Centre organised for their perishable food items to be sent to Foodbank Australia at Glendenning.

Foodbank teams up with local charities to supply vital relief programs such as community pantries, dining halls, mobile soup vans, emergency hampers and breakfast or lunch programs in schools.
Blacktown City Mayor Tony Bleasdale OAM said, “Year in year out our friends at Foodbank do a fantastic job of feeding the vulnerable in our community.

“Now more than ever people need help and seeing this food go to where it is needed is something Council was more than happy to be involved in.”
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The range of non-perishables items donated included fresh vegetables, fruits, breads, frozen foods, biscuits and drinks. 

The Annual SWR Triple 9 FM tipping competition is back, now with AFL Tipping! And listeners are invited to join t0o! Will Busco make his comeback, or will Jamie take the win for another year?

Click Here to Join the Competition

The Sydney Kings have made it into the NBL Grand Final for the first time in 12 years, and SWR Triple 9 have got your call on the game!

Catch EVERY game of the NBL Finals on SWR 99.9 FM or online at swr999.com.au/nbl!

The Schedule:
Game 1 - Sunday March 8th - 4pm (Tip-Off 5pm) from Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney
Game 2 - Friday March 13th - 9pm (Tip-Off 9:30pm) from RAC Arena, Perth
Game 3 - Sunday March 15th - 4pm (Tip-Off 5pm) from Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney
Game 4 - If Required - Friday March 20th - 9pm (Tip-Off 9:30pm) from RAC Arena, Perth
Game 5 - if required - Sunday March 22nd - 4pm (Tip-Off 5pm) from Qudos Bank Arena, Sydne

Enjoy the festivities of Australia Day 2020 at Blacktown City Council's annual Australia Day celebration at The Rooty Hill!

The Rooty Hill will play host to an outstanding stage program, free kids amusement rides, FMZ Demonstrations, Food Trucks and Stalls

SWR Triple 9 will also be broadcasting LIVE from The Rooty Hill, from 4pm to late. Alongside all Aussie music all day on SWR!

4pm - Anthems of Oz
4:45pm - Aussie FMX
5pm - The Oils Tribute
5:45pm - Aussie FMX
6pm - Choir Boys
6:45pm - Aussie FMX
7pm - SHANNON NOLL
8:15pm - DRAGON

Cumberland is set to get a city status and Cumberland Council will be renamed ‘Cumberland City Council’. It follows a recent Council meeting that supported a mayoral minute recommending Council change its name with the Australian Business Registration Service.

Mayor Steve Christou has welcomed the development.

“When our Council was established in 2016, one important detail was overlooked - we were named Cumberland Council instead of Cumberland City Council,” he said. “Cumberland already has the characteristics of a great city. We are the fifth largest Council in NSW and we are home to a growing population of around 240,000 residents. “As a city, we’re contributing significantly to the regional economy and new opportunities are on the horizon for industry, culture and city planning.“This name change will strengthen our position as a Council but also how others see us, including the business community.“We’re finally getting the recognition we deserve and I couldn't be prouder.”

Council expects to register the trading name of ‘Cumberland City Council’ with the Australian Business Registration Service in the next month.

The Cumberland Local Government Area (LGA) is located in Sydney’s western suburbs, about 25 kilometres from the CBD and close to the geographic heart of Sydney.

Thanks to our sponsor Woodcroft Village we are broadcasting LIVE from inside the shopping centre Saturday 7th December 10am  - 2pm!

Make sure you come down and say g'day while you get your weekend grocery shop done!

Visit their website www.woodcroftvillage.com.au for more information about opening hours and a list of stores.