Featured Stories

Promises, promises: Picton will always flood, says Cr Hannan

Flooding from last weekend’s heavy rain once again caused substantial damage to shops and homes in the Picton town centre area. Damage from the rains… Read more »

Macarthur FC chief’s promise to fans: we’re building something special here

Macarthur FC chief Rabieh Krayem wants fans to know that when the season starts in October they will be part of something very special. Indeed,… Read more »

Warren puts councils on notice: be transparent, accountable

Almost a year after he was appointed shadow minister for local government, Campbelltown MP Greg Warren has put councils on notice that things would change… 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

Panjo folly could have been Re-imagined

Eric Kontos on Monday, 17 February, 2020 in In My View •

For almost three years Campbelltown City Council has been talking the talk of an urban metamorphosis. Called Re-Imagine Campbelltown it has come with great cost... Read more »Read more »

Macarthur Chatter

Councillors taken for a ride – to check out GM’s new digs

Eric Kontos on Wednesday, 5 February, 2020 in Macarthur Chatter •

At the first briefing of the year last night, Campbelltown councillors were taken for a ride – in an elevator. They went up two floors... Read more »Read more »

Top 5

Pressure’s on to impress your Valentine

Eric Kontos on Monday, 10 February, 2020 in Top 5 •

OK, girls and boys, Valentine’s Day is just four days away and the pressure’s on. Whether it’s for the first or 50th time, the conundrum... Read more »Read more »

Picture This

Everyone’s a winner at local charity golf days

Eric Kontos on Friday, 14 February, 2020 in Picture this •

For many people, the first time they collide with a game of golf is at a charity fundraiser. And you know what? It’s not a... Read more »Read more »

News

Donation funds physical focus program for mental health patients

on Wednesday, 19 February, 2020 in News •

People with mental health issues can also face physical challenges. “We know that people who suffer severe mental health issues tend to develop metabolic and... Read more »Read more »

Region’s public transport in dire straits, but no action in sight

on Wednesday, 19 February, 2020 in News •

Macarthur train services are grossly inadequate and unreliable, while finding a commuter car park at a train station is near impossible after 7am. And in... Read more »Read more »

Business

Simply WordPress Sydney: new name reflects evolution of local tech company

on Wednesday, 22 January, 2020 in Business •

After operating as Chevron Technologies since it was established in 2007, this local digital company has changed its name to better reflect its evolution over... Read more »Read more »

Let’s hear it for Ashleigh

on Tuesday, 21 January, 2020 in News > Business •

In March last year the World Health Organization (WHO) revealed that around 466 million people have disabling hearing loss. WHO said 34 million of these... Read more »Read more »

Lifestyle

Let’s get physical, boys and girls

on Wednesday, 29 January, 2020 in Lifestyle •

Juggling life’s challenges can be overwhelming for teenagers, says Mayor of Camden, Cr Theresa Fedeli. “Exercise and eating well can play a big part in... Read more »Read more »

Give your kids healthy start to school year

on Tuesday, 21 January, 2020 in Lifestyle •

Start the school year off on a healthy note with a well-balanced lunch box, including a variety of nutritious foods to give youngsters the energy... Read more »Read more »

Technology

Making the internet better place starts with kids

on Wednesday, 5 February, 2020 in Technology •

Next Tuesday, February 11, more than 150 countries across the world will help spread the word to mark Safer Internet Day. The day aims to... Read more »Read more »

Disney debut adds even more choice to streaming options

matthew gabriel on Tuesday, 26 November, 2019 in Technology •

A week ago, on November 19, Disney+ made a smashing debut onto the stage of the streaming services battleground here in Australia. This new service... Read more »Read more »

Property

More town home designs as Ed.Square gains momentum

on Tuesday, 18 February, 2020 in Property •

A new release of the most popular town home designs is set to continue the momentum for Ed.Square. The first housing release of the new... Read more »Read more »

Bulldozers move in as construction starts on $8.5m sports and recreational precinct

on Tuesday, 28 January, 2020 in Property •

Dahua Group Australia has started construction on its $8.5 million Maxwell Creek Oval project in the company’s New Breeze masterplanned community, located in Bardia. Local... Read more »Read more »

Motoring

Electric cars would be a winner for all, says council

on Tuesday, 11 February, 2020 in Motoring •

A 203 per cent jump in Australian electric vehicles sales for 2019 is welcome, but underscores just how transformational EVs could be with just a... Read more »Read more »

Lexus bucks trend to post record sales in 2019

on Tuesday, 7 January, 2020 in Motoring •

Lexus has entered its 30th anniversary year in Australia after setting an annual sales record in 2019. The luxury lifestyle brand achieved 9,612 annual sales, 585... Read more »Read more »

Sport

Asked to bat first, Ghosts oblige by scoring almost 300

Eric Kontos on Monday, 17 February, 2020 in Sport •

Tags: Sydney Premier Cricket

Most cricket experts reckon that if your team wins the toss you should bat first 99.9 percent of the time. Penrith took the opposite course... Read more »Read more »

Socceroos fitness guru joins Macarthur FC as high performance boss

on Thursday, 13 February, 2020 in Sport > Football •

Macarthur FC have secured the signature of one of Australian football’s most experienced coaches. Anthony Crea, who joins the club as head of high performance,... Read more »Read more »

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