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Carpenter teaching Parklea prison inmates skills for life outside

Not everyone would say working with inmates each day is a privilege, but that’s how passionate Guy Blinman is about changing lives and reducing reoffending…. Read more »

Local Rabbitohs fans alert: here come the Goannas

On Sunday, April 11, the region’s oldest rugby league club, the Campbelltown City Kangaroos, will host the new kids on the block, South West Goannas…. Read more »

I get a spring in my step just walking to her paddock

Ambling along the gumtree lined streets of Kentlyn on the outskirts of Campbelltown, Rob Plumb and his mare Waxworks have the sun on their faces… Read more »

The Kontos Report

Fearless comment, a peek behind the news, some fun and satire with Top 5, topped off with the week’s most interesting image - or two.

In My View

Extra $13m for Billabong could set precedent for future leaders

Eric Kontos on Monday, 7 December, 2020 in In My View •

There’s nothing really bad about Campbelltown Council spending some of its cash reserves. What is more important is where it spends it. That is why... Read more »Read more »

Macarthur Chatter

Hurlstone e-petition lands on state government’s lap

Eric Kontos on Friday, 8 January, 2021 in Macarthur Chatter •

The ePetition to Save the Hurlstone Farm has closed for signatures and been presented in the Legislative Assembly by State MP for Macquarie Fields Anoulack... Read more »Read more »

Top 5

Macarthur FC: where was pomp and ceremony for first home game

Eric Kontos on Wednesday, 6 January, 2021 in Top 5 •

The Macarthur FC Bulls lost their first ever home game when they went down 2-0 to the Central Coast Mariners on Sunday. But some people... Read more »Read more »

Picture This

How good have the orchids been this summer

on Tuesday, 5 January, 2021 in Picture this •

There has been a sea of orchids across outer South Western Sydney, courtesy of last year’s smoky summer that was followed by good autumn rains.... Read more »Read more »

News

Health concerns for missing Picton man

on Friday, 15 January, 2021 in News •

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man reported missing from outer South Western Sydney. Aaron O’Brien, aged 31, was last seen on... Read more »Read more »

Cockfighting at Catherine Field: 34 men charged

on Thursday, 14 January, 2021 in News •

Organised Crime Squad detectives have laid charges against 34 men after dismantling an illegal cockfighting syndicate and seizing 71 fighting cockerels in outer South western... Read more »Read more »

Business

Hospitality, hairdressers must use Service NSW QR code

on Wednesday, 30 December, 2020 in Business •

Hospitality businesses and hairdressers in Macarthur, along with all others across NSW, are being reminded to download and use the NSW Government’s Service NSW QR... Read more »Read more »

Main street businesses join forces with council

on Friday, 11 December, 2020 in Business •

Residents are being encouraged to shop locally this Christmas with a series of On Q Christmas specials to support businesses on Queen Street. As part... Read more »Read more »

Lifestyle

Lovers by Lakeside place to be on Valentine’s Day

on Monday, 11 January, 2021 in News > Lifestyle •

If you’re looking for something a little different to do this Valentine’s Day then look no further than the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan’s outdoor... Read more »Read more »

Menangle Country Club: good food, beer’s cold and garden in full bloom

Eric Kontos on Wednesday, 30 December, 2020 in Lifestyle •

There aren’t too many hospitality venues where you can enjoy delicious food and a pleasant walk in spectacular gardens. Menangle Country Club, a short drive... Read more »Read more »

Technology

Put your website’s landing page to work

on Tuesday, 27 October, 2020 in Technology •

A website serves a bigger purpose than a lot of people realise – it is an online salesperson operating round the clock, writes MATTHEW GABRIEL,... Read more »Read more »

Camden Kids website is a big hit with local families

on Tuesday, 20 October, 2020 in Technology •

Tags: Community

Families are finding all the local information and services they need with ease, thanks to the Camden Kids website. The website, which celebrated its first... Read more »Read more »

Property

BASIX of saving water and reducing emissions at home

on Tuesday, 8 December, 2020 in Property •

The Building Sustainability Index (BASIX) is an online sustainability assessment tool that ensures proposed residential developments meets sustainability targets and is one of the main... Read more »Read more »

Record prices for final home sites sold in Harrington Grove

on Monday, 7 December, 2020 in Property •

Saturday’s auction of the final five remaining blocks of land in Harrington Grove’s Dancerwood precinct saw record prices for Harrington Estates and what is thought... Read more »Read more »

Motoring

Lexus takes major step towards next gen electric, hybrid vehicles

on Thursday, 10 December, 2020 in Motoring •

Lexus has unveiled a new electric drive control system for their next generation of battery electric and hybrid vehicles.Direct4 precisely controls the delivery of drive... Read more »Read more »

Ford Ranger FX4 cuts the mustard

on Thursday, 8 October, 2020 in Motoring •

The first ever Ford Ranger FX4 MAX will make its Australian debut in late 2020. Ford says it will offer customers a new factory built,... Read more »Read more »

Sport

Bulls keen to start on the front foot against Jets

Eric Kontos on Saturday, 16 January, 2021 in Sport •

Tags: A-League

Three games so far and Macarthur FC have tasted every possible result, win, loss and a draw in their inaugural A-League season. They will hit... Read more »Read more »

Onwards and upwards as academy names AFLW squad

on Friday, 15 January, 2021 in Sport •

After a year of sports turmoil and disappointment due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the South West Sydney Academy of Sport says it is excited to announce its... Read more »Read more »

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