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 was not confined to Picton, with roads and other infrastructure hit across the Wollondilly Shire. Wollondilly Council swung into action on all fronts, leading theRead more »
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, the club chairman and CEO believes the Bulls will be much, much more than a football club. In a wide ranging interview with the SouthRead more »
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 under his watch. The next state election is still three years away, but with ratepayers heading to the polls in September, Mr Warren says thisRead more »
Get ready to add Menangle Country Club to your list of hospitality destinations for those special family lunches or dinners. Last night a formal opening was held of the multi-million development alongside historic Menangle House or as most people in Macarthur would know it, the Horse and Jockey Inn. TheRead more »
The mighty Matildas, one of Australia’s favourite national sporting teams, are coming to Macarthur. And it’s not to play some run of the mill games – they will be chasing Olympic Games qualification no less. They will play two of their three Olympic football tournament qualifiers at Campbelltown Sports StadiumRead more »
The thought that every night 2,500 veterans sleep on the street throughout Australia is what keeps Pauline James going as the state coordinator of the RSL Auxiliaries. “Encouraging our people to sell a token or have a stall to make money means that we can look after these veterans,’’ sheRead more »
Outgoing Campbelltown citizen of the year Ricardo Lonza has two wishes. One is to get the winner of the local Australia Day award more involved in key community events over the next 12 months. And the second is to change the national anthem to overcome the criticism directed to JanuaryRead more »
Erica Lane runs off Redfern Road just metres away from Minto railway station. The old shopping area of Minto was the heart of the community back in the day before Minto Mall and a railway bridge came along. It still packs a punch, though, with popular restaurants and a localRead more »
When cricket allrounder Ben Patterson is not smashing the ball over the fence or clean bowling a batsman he’s helping people in jail get ready to live in the community when they are released. The 23 year old Campbelltown Camden Ghosts rising star followed in his mother Jodie’s footsteps byRead more »
The bush fire disaster has produced its share of positive, uplifting stories. To that growing list we can now add the efforts of a group of inmates who have helped rebuild a dingo shelter destroyed by bush fires. The Bargo Dingo Sanctuary was severely damaged by the Green Wattle CreekRead more »
Almost three out of four Macarthur region residents travel out of the area for work. This has been the case for decades, but it’s possible all this is about to change for the better. A combination of highly skilled workers and the proximity of the Western Sydney Airport may justRead more »
She Conjured the Clouds is a glowing, vibrating, technicolour journey of the senses for all ages and abilities. Blending live performance and installation, this spectacular production by critically acclaimed artist Justene Williams aims to shift the conventions of visual arts and theatre to encourage new audiences to experience these mediums.Read more »
