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The mayor of one of Sydney’s biggest councils has died on a flight home from Asia. Blacktown Mayor Tony Bleasdale was returning from a delegation trip to the council’s sister cities in China and South Korea when he died suddenly on Thursday night. He was 77. Deputy mayor Chris Quilkey said the council’s thoughts were with Bleasdale’s wife, children and family.
“He was proud of the incredible diversity of Blacktown City and passionate about delivering services and opportunities for its residents and businesses,” he said. “Tony was also a passionate advocate for First Nations people. “When elected Mayor in 2019, Tony proved a visionary leader in transforming the city to better serve a growing population. “He was central in negotiating the $2 billion Walker Corporation Blacktown Quarter project, which will provide investment, jobs and growth.
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