A landmark research project will help NSW Police Force develop fresh solutions to help officers become more resilient and assist those suffering from stress-related illness. The three-year project will see academics from the Australian Catholic University (ACU) and University of Western Sydney (UWS) survey serving police officers and conduct further study to develop, for the first time, information-based scientific analysis of the NSW Police Force. NSW Police Commissioner Andrew Scipione, Police and Emergency Services Minister, Stuart Ayres, Special Projects Assistant Commissioner Peter Gallagher and Human Resources Commander, Assistant Commissioner Carlene York, were joined by Dr Michael Kennedy from UWS and… Read more »
Youth services in Liverpool have been greatly improved following the opening of Uniting Care Burnside’s Youth Hope Program. Youth Hope is a service for vulnerable young people aged 9-15 who are at risk of significant harm as a result of neglect, homelessness, domestic violence or drug and alcohol use. The service is being trialled over four years in six locations where there have been a high number of child protection reports for children in this age bracket. As the Deputy Chair – Committee on Children and Young People, I felt privileged to be invited to speak at such… Read more »
Macarthur MP Russell Matheson spoke in parliament today, July 17, to raise awareness of the Australian Light Horse regiments who fought in the Battle of Beersheba and Macarthur’s special role as a training ground for these men and their horses. In his speech Mr Matheson spoke about the remarkable and decisive victory changed the history of the Middle East and helped create The Australian Light Horse Legend. “Whilst Gallipoli is one of the ANZACS best known battles in military history, the Battle of Beersheba is described as one of Australia’s greatest military triumphs,” Mr Matheson said. “This battle and the men… Read more »
The $790 million redevelopment of Liverpool Hospital is one step closer with the unveiling of the designs for the world class medical, research and education precinct. Health Minister Brad Hazzard thanked the hospital staff and community who contributed to the extensive consultation that has helped shape the project. “This isRead more »
Macarthur Centre for Sustainable Living at Mount Annan now boasts a reverse vending machine – and about time, too. The not for profit charity organisation is focused on supporting the community via sustainable education. Sustainable practices for schools, homes, urban precincts, and businesses are provided at the centre. The centreRead more »
The Prime Minister this morning announced extra funding for a metro rail link between the new airport at Badgerys Creek and St Marys. Mr Morrison said the extra $3.5 billion would mean the metro would be up and running by the time the airport opened in 2026. But there wasRead more »
An Aboriginal cultural space called Yarning Circle will be built at Koshigaya Park as part of the Campbelltown 2020 program. Yarning Circles come in different designs and sizes, so Campbelltown Council is inviting residents to contribute to the design process. Residents have until June 30 to have their say. ARead more »
Questions are being asked about the state of the pitch at Campbelltown Sports Stadium, which was badly scuffed up by the players during the NRL match between Penrith and Newcastle yesterday afternoon. Readers of the South West Voice, including one former mayor of Campbelltown, alerted our newsroom to what appearedRead more »
A raft of community facilities are set to reopen to the public across Campbelltown and Camden from next Monday, June 1. Libraries, the Campbelltown Arts Centre and sport fields are among facilities to become available to the public. There will be restrictions in place on the advice of health authorities.Read more »
An Austral school has received planning approval for a massive upgrade that will transform it from a 300 student primary school into a mega educational centre of more than 2,000 students from kindergarten through to Year 12. The redevelopment of St Anthony of Padua Catholic College, located in Eleventh Avenue,Read more »
Small businesses in Liverpool will have to wait up to six weeks to receive desperately needed stimulus funding after Liberal and independent councillors voted down plans for quicker access. Labor councillors say this will be another blow to local businesses with their backs to the wall because of the economicRead more »
National Reconciliation Week is an opportunity for all Australians to reflect on our troubled history and how far we’ve progressed down the path of resolving the differences between settler communities and First Nations peoples, says the federal member for Werriwa Anne Stanley. “There have been signs of progress in the pastRead more »
The Olympic pool at the Sydney Aquatic Centre at Homebush used for the 2000 Sydney Games. Camden will now get its own indoor 50m pool at Oran Park. Young residents dreaming of winning gold medals in swimming won’t have far to go for training when Camden’s first Olympic sized indoorRead more »
The BreastScreen van has hit the road and is heading to Wollondilly Shire – and it will be Covid-19 safe, too. It will be at Picton during June 1-19 at Davidson Lane car park, off Menangle Street, near St Mark’s Anglican Church. BreastScreen NSW clinical director of South Western SydneyRead more »
The NSW Labor Opposition has called on the Berejiklian Government to finally release their return to play plan for community sport and recreation facilities in Western Sydney. Such action would give organisations certainty for the months ahead. However despite calls from state sporting organisations for clear guidelines and the releaseRead more »
