Macarthur FC Bulls are moving forward with their plans to build their own centre of excellence. The club have just lodged a development application (DA) with Camden Council for the $21 million project. According to the plans, which are yet to be considered by Camden Council, the Bulls centre of excellence will be built on… Read more »
It’s very early days in the reign of George Greiss, but take it from me, the new mayor of Campbelltown won’t let us down. Since 2014, when the South West Voice in Macarthur started covering council meetings, we have kept a close eye on this relatively young man. Greiss was first elected six years earlier,… Read more »
Gone: the NAB branch. Top: Still here serving our customers and with plans to expand, says John Horosko. One by one, the major banks have deserted Campbelltown’s main street. The last one to leave for greener pastures was the St George Bank branch on the western side of Queen Street. When it closed its doors… Read more »
The new mayor of Campbelltown, George Greiss, says he wants to take us on a journey where everyone has a say. In his first interview, Cr Greiss [pronounced Grace] has told the South West Voice in Macarthur listening to everyone’s views and ideas will be key to his mayoral term. Something along the lines of… Read more »
A new era is under way at Campbelltown Council, which has just elected a Liberal Party mayor. George Greiss, who has been on council since 2008, narrowly defeated Labor’s George Brticevic 8-7 when the 15 councillors met remotely tonight to elect a new mayor in the wake of the December 4 local government elections. The… Read more »
Camden Council has tonight re-elected mayor Therese Fedeli until September 2024. The Liberal councillor, who was mayor for much of the previous term and is pictured above, easily defeated veteran councillor Eva Campbell for the top job. Cr Campbell voted for herself and received one other vote, from new councillor Peter Mclean. There was no… Read more »
Local MP Angus Taylor, the minister for industry, energy and emissions reduction, says the federal government is advancing its commitment to ultra low cost solar as a priority technology to help deliver lower emissions, lower energy costs and more jobs. Up to $40 million is being made available through the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)… Read more »
Landowners across outer South Western Sydney are trying to come to grips with a state government proposal which means they will pay a 20 percent tax on the sale price of their property. Under the local contributions reforms, which could become law as early as July 1 this year, landowners who benefit from rezoning will… Read more »
Campbelltown Camden continue to be stuck near the bottom of the ladder after heavy rain last Saturday forced the abandonment of the club’s first game in 2022. The Ghosts were scheduled to play North Sydney at Raby Sports Complex, but the grounds were closed by council. One point from the drawn match meant the Ghosts,… Read more »
Some of the Macarthur region’s most popular businesses are getting behind the inaugural Dharawal Cup. Well known local names such as Sleeping Giant and James Lane Campbelltown, Duffy Law Group, Club Menangle, Narellan Motor Inn and Fastlane Karting have jumped on board as sponsors for the historic January 22 festival of football. The aim of… Read more »
We will probably never know why wine growing in the Campbelltown area never quite took off. Thanks to John Macarthur and his family, the first grapes planted in the colony way back when were along the banks of the Nepean River near Camden town. Until recently, the Camden area boasted several active vineyards. Active in… Read more »
Just before Christmas, The Rubens received the best news a band can get. A band, that is, behind plans for a new festival. Earlier this year the band, whose members hail from Menangle, announced they would host a brand new music festival in Camden called Valleyways. The February 19 event scheduled to be held at… Read more »
