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 »
In a victory for local residents, one of the NSW Planning Assessment Commission panel members listed to determine the Moorebank Materials Recycling Facility application has been forced to step down. In a media statement released last night, PAC said: “The Commission has recently received a number of complaints from theRead more »
The University of Western Sydney had made the right decision to establish a campus in Liverpool, says Mayor Ned Mannoun. Speaking just after the premier, Mike Baird, had announced the creation of a UWS state of the art Higher Education Centre in the heart of Liverpool by the middle ofRead more »
Last year the South West Voice published an exclusive story predicting that Liverpool would finally become part of the University of Western Sydney. The article claimed that for very good reasons, including Liverpool’s projected strong growth, a faculty of architecture would be the most likely result for Liverpool. Presently theRead more »
The new member for Campbelltown doesn’t just present framed certificates to locals who have done good deeds – he makes them himself. Greg Warren’s hands on approach is unheard of among our elected elite. Who knows, he may be genuinely unique in literally using his hands to make the certificatesRead more »
Work on stage one of the $1.6 billion, 31 kilometre upgrade of The Northern Road will start before the end of the year. Tenders have been called for the work, which will be between Old Northern Road at Narellan and Peter Brock Drive at the burgeoning Oran Park. Assistant Infrastructure MinisterRead more »
Liverpool Council has criticised an attempt by the chief executive of the Moorebank Intermodal Company (MIC) to push for the unlimited movement of container trucks between Port Botany and a proposed freight terminal at Moorebank. At the same time, Liverpool Mayor Ned Mannoun has reaffirmed the council’s anti-intermodal stance andRead more »
Residents opposed to the Moorebank intermodal container terminal plan have gone on the front foot ahead of the final decision, which is believed to be imminent. “The principal reason for the Moorebank intermodal was to take trucks off the roads, but the Eastern Creek area is the main destination forRead more »
Who do you call when you want to get rid of carp and eel from a local lake? The local fishermen, that’s who. And that’s exactly what Liverpool Council did when it decided to rejuvenate Wattle Grove Lake by “evicting’’ the carp and eel and give local species a chanceRead more »
Campbelltown Council may end up spending up to $30,000 for consultants to explain to them the Environmental Impact Study (EIS) on the Badgerys Creek Airport. Despite serious reservations and concerns by some councillors that this would be a waste of ratepayers’ money, a majority voted to press ahead at tonight’sRead more »
Are you looking for a job? Do you need training that will lead to a job? Or are you seeking information on different career paths? If you ticked any of the above, this week’s Education and Employment Expo and Open Day in Miller is perfect for you. Liverpool Mayor NedRead more »
The NSW Department of Planning and Environment has been accused of going against the wishes of the community in recommending that a concrete recycling plant be approved at Moorebank next to the Georges River. “The State Government has demonstrated unprecedented commitment to Sydney’s west and provided money to enhance theRead more »
John Anderson, the chairman of Residents Against Intermodal Developments (RAID) has dismissed today’s media reports suggesting final approval as early as next week for the Sydney Intermodal Terminal Alliance (SIMTA) proposal. Mr Anderson said that while the RAID committee will meet tonight to discuss the media reports and other relatedRead more »
