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Campaign under way to give Bradfield the flick from aerotropolis

In 2020, there was a state government sponsored campaign to find a name for the aerotropolis – the high-tech city next to the new airport… Read more »

Raising Warragamba Dam wall is no flood mitigation silver bullet

Raising the Warragamba Dam wall isn’t the silver bullet to reducing flooding, says Wollondilly Mayor Matt Gould. He has also questioned why water wasn’t released… Read more »

Chris Hayes: our man in Canberra did it his way for 17 years

Chris Hayes did not have much of a say when he stood for election in Fowler in 2010. He was first elected to federal parliament… 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

Festival parade brought the community together for decades

Eric Kontos on Friday, 5 August, 2022 in In My View •

However you look at it, the street parade was what made the Fisher’s Ghost Festival for more than 60 years. The parade brought so many... Read more »Read more »

Macarthur Chatter

Meet baby number one in Campbelltown Hospital’s new birthing unit

Eric Kontos on Friday, 22 July, 2022 in Macarthur Chatter •

Meet Aurora Sultana, the first baby born in Campbelltown Hospital’s new birthing unit. Aurora made her entrance just after 1pm a couple of days ago... Read more »Read more »

Top 5

Be prepared with lots of questions on WSU open day

on Friday, 29 July, 2022 in Top 5 •

Today we bring you a Top 5 with a difference. Current Western Sydney University student Nicola Lopino (pictured) has provided us with the Top 5... Read more »Read more »

Picture This

Commemoration recalls ill fated mission of a brave American

on Friday, 5 August, 2022 in Picture this •

On June 8, 1942, Lieutenant George Cantello, a member of the US Army Air Force, responded to news of a Japanese submarine attack on Sydney... Read more »Read more »

News

MP’s eulogy to Paul Hawker framed, presented to his widow

Eric Kontos on Friday, 12 August, 2022 in News •

Just after former Campbelltown mayor Paul Hawker passed away earlier this year, local MP Greg Warren stood up in state parliament and delivered a beautiful... Read more »Read more »

Thanks for the nice new hospital, but where’s the staff for it?

on Friday, 12 August, 2022 in News •

Campbelltown may have a brand new hospital but our local MP has told parliament one thing that hasn’t changed are the chronic staff shortages. Greg... Read more »Read more »

Business

Things to do to turn your brilliant idea into profitable business

Eric Kontos on Thursday, 4 August, 2022 in Business •

Running a small business takes so much time there’s rarely any left for things that are critical to monetising any venture. You know the story:... Read more »Read more »

Hitachi to set up in aerotropolis centre in boost to local jobs

on Wednesday, 27 July, 2022 in Business •

Japanese tech giant Hitachi has become the first private firm to get on board and establish a research unit at the aerotropolis of Western Sydney... Read more »Read more »

Lifestyle

Way Out West festival back with bubbles of fun for everyone

on Tuesday, 12 July, 2022 in Lifestyle •

After an enforced two year hiatus, the popular Way Out West – WOW – festival returns to Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre this September. An expanded... Read more »Read more »

Wests Perfect Plate dish points to talented team in the kitchen

Eric Kontos on Tuesday, 14 June, 2022 in Lifestyle > Dine-In Dine-Out •

The days when clubs and pubs were the poor cousins of the culinary world are long gone. These days some of our best chefs are... Read more »Read more »

Technology

Providers to identify, trace and block SMS scams under new rules

on Thursday, 14 July, 2022 in Technology •

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has registered new rules that will protect Australians against SMS scams. The Australian Government has welcomed the rules,... Read more »Read more »

Book a council hall or sport ground without leaving home

on Tuesday, 7 June, 2022 in Technology •

Digital technology is changing just about every facet of life, and one of the latest is booking council halls and even sporting venues. Camden Council... Read more »Read more »

Property

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State govt: whatever it takes to help people buy their first home

on Thursday, 21 July, 2022 in Property •

Almost 115,000 dwellings and land lots have been approved across NSW in the past year, expanding opportunities for first home buyers to buy their first... Read more »Read more »

Easier than ever to check real estate licences of your staff

on Thursday, 7 July, 2022 in Property •

It is now easier than ever for real estate agencies to stay on top of their staff’s licences. Minister for fair trading Eleni Petinos said... Read more »Read more »

Motoring

NSW seeks to get ahead of the curve on driverless vehicles

on Tuesday, 9 August, 2022 in Motoring •

A $5 million on-road connected and automated vehicle (CAV) bus trial will help kick-start plans to introduce autonomous vehicles on NSW roads. With driverless vehicles... Read more »Read more »

Two million motorists can’t be wrong: FuelCheck app works

on Friday, 10 June, 2022 in Motoring •

Motorists are being reminded to download the NSW Government’s popular FuelCheck app and find the cheapest fuel at the bowser, with new figures revealing there... Read more »Read more »

Sport

Macarthur FC advance to Australia Cup quarter finals for first time

on Thursday, 11 August, 2022 in Sport > Football •

Macarthur FC have advanced to the quarter finals of the Australia Cup for the first time after a 4-0 away win over South Australia State... Read more »Read more »

Two rising stars share our sport academy’s ultimate honour

on Wednesday, 10 August, 2022 in Sport •

Thomas Noakes during the Javelin event of the decathlon at the Pacific Games this year. TOP: Thomas Noakes with Ryan Carter after they were named... Read more »Read more »

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