The Blacktown Sun covers the fast developing, growth region of the Greater West of Sydney, and is committed to covering local news, entertainment, sports and community issues. Blacktown City continues to enjoy a strong and vibrant residential and commercial expansion. Located only 35km from Sydney’s CBD, Blacktown is home to population of 300,000 people, 28,000 businesses and more than 830 parks and reserves making it one of the State’s leading cities in relation to population and employment growth, and recreational services.