It was pure coincidence that a day before the announcement that a string of local newspapers would close we received the picture above. The picture ran under a headline that said: What’s everyone reading? It was created by Daniel Currinckx, who is the sports program coordinator at the South WestRead more »
A popular former mayor, aristocrats from England and successful migrants were among those honoured when Camden Council chose names for nine new parks in Oran Park. It means that now there is a Brooking Park, named after Frank Brooking, who was mayor of Camden from 1993 to 1997. Brooking, whoRead more »
What’s the buzz when we’re in iso? Be a Busy Bee, that’s what. Be a Busy Bee is a new section of Campbelltown Council’s website. There you can find a range of material to help you make your home more sustainable or enjoy outdoor activities while practising social distancing. BeRead more »
Mission Australia’s Youth Survey 2020 is now open, with the charity extending the opening period to encourage as many young people as possible aged 15-19 in outer South West Sydney to have their say. Now in its 19th year, the Mission Australia Youth Survey is the largest online survey ofRead more »
This is Holy Week for most Christians, but not as we know it. Coronavirus has managed what anti-religious movements have failed to do: all places of worship have been ordered to close their doors as part of the restrictions on public gatherings. That is why Christian churches, from Anglican toRead more »
Are we there yet? Having decided to drive to Melbourne for a State of Origin match in May 1995, the four children must have had a caucus meeting before we left the house. We lived at St Andrews in those days, so we headed south along Campbelltown Road just afterRead more »
Being a journalist, I have dreaded Monday mornings all my working life. You’d wake on a Monday, sometimes with a fierce hangover, and still your first thought was, how are we going to get through all that weekend sport. It was the same again six years ago after leaving theRead more »
This little part of Campbelltown’s beautiful, pristine bushland has just gained some special decoration. This old spa was dumped by some scumbag in Kentlyn, near Georges River Road earlier this week. Fingers crossed this selfish loser is not a reader of the South West Voice, but hopefully someone who isRead more »
Why would anyone steal a metal statue of a dog? Scrap metal is one theory. Either way that’s what local police sleuths are trying to figure out after the disappearance of the statue of Caesar the dog from Edmondson Park railway station. Caesar was one of 11 tracker dogs thatRead more »
The hollows of two trees will be relocated from Bradbury’s Apex Park to nearby Fishers Ghost Creek to preserve animal habitats. The two trees were recently identified for removal in preparation of the Campbelltown Billabong Parklands project. The timing of the relocation – this week – was chosen because itRead more »
For many people, the first time they collide with a game of golf is at a charity fundraiser. And you know what? It’s not a bad way to get acquainted with the ancient game some wits describe as “a good walk wasted’’. Charity golf days just tick a couple moreRead more »
Considering we spent almost $3.2 million on flowers for Valentine’s Day last year, a TAFE NSW floristry expert is giving up his top tips to create a hand made bouquet in under 15 minutes without breaking the bank. TAFE NSW floristry head teacher David Berger has more than 35 years’ experienceRead more »
