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More Macarthur FC home games could be in jeopardy
The fallout continues from last night’s sensational revelation Macarthur FC were forced to relocate their opening A-League game against Wellington Phoenix because of the sub standard playing surface at Campbelltown Stadium. The Bulls, while disappointed with Campbelltown Council for failing to inform them of the situation in time to relocate to another Sydney venue, would like to see their home ground back in action as soon as possible. They have three more home games scheduled until the end of the year, including a blockbuster with Sydney FC on Boxing Day – and their preference is to avoid any more games… Read more »
Labor on way up in Liverpool, Camden, down in Campbelltown
The local council election campaigns are not exactly setting the world on fire, and for that we can thank the lingering impact of the pandemic. Pre-poll voting starts next Monday, so that should push voters’ interest up a notch or two as we count down to the big day on Saturday, December 4. Here in Campbelltown most of the chatter among candidates is the sudden appearance of corflutes on power poles and tree trunks. The Labor Party ones, most of which feature the face of the mayor George Brticevic (pictured), have drawn quite a bit of comment in this neck… Read more »
Emotional night as veteran councillors say final goodbyes
Can someone please check my pulse, asked an emotional Campbelltown councillor Bob Thompson at last night’s council meeting. His reaction to receiving a hug from council general manager Lindy Deitz summed up the final meeting of this very, very long term. The previous election was in September 2016, but thanks to a global pandemic it stretched past four years when elections scheduled for September 2020 were postponed for a year. Then they were postponed again for three months, stretching the term to five years and three months, with new elections due to be held on Saturday, December 4. However, Bob… Read more »
