Camden bush fire fighter David Tricca was in Spain when the coronavirus started spreading its nasty tentacles across Europe. But worse than that, Tricca, a member of the Mt Hunter bush fire brigade, was in the midst of an 800km trek from France and across northern Spain to raise moneyRead more »
The minutes of last week’s Campbelltown City Council meeting include the following extraordinary words: “Councillor Ben Moroney revealed to the chamber that they are non-binary, not identifying as male or female. Councillor Moroney thanked everyone for being extremely supportive and respectful.’’ If anyone present was shocked last Tuesday night byRead more »
Last night’s star studded season launch was a reflection of how football’s M-League for men and women is such a special sporting competition in the Macarthur region. Held at the premises of new naming rights sponsor Ottimo House in Denham Court, the launch attracted a former Socceroo, one local mayor,Read more »
Coronavirus may be what everyone’s thinking about right now, but how’s this for some perspective: one Australian will be diagnosed with melanoma every half an hour this year, and every five hours one of us will die from it. Macarthur Melanoma March committee member Roger Giles, pictured, knows first handRead more »
Both the Western Sydney Airport and the Aerotropolis will mean good things for most adjoining land owners. But for nearly 800 residents who live a stone’s throw from where planes will be landing and taking off 24 hours a day, seven days a week, it could be their worst nightmare.Read more »
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 »
