Community spirit rises to the top once again

Some of you may remember the story of the 200th anniversary of the Hume and Hovell expedition along Appin Road. A section of the spot where the two explorers set off south was generously made available for the ceremony by …

Final business case for airport rail link to Macarthur

The federal government says it is still committed to planning for rail connections between the new airport at Badgerys Creek, the Macarthur region, and South West Sydney. And it confirmed both light and heavy rail options are still on the …

Council gets on the front foot over dust complaints

A local council has promised to get tough on developers to reduce the impact of dust on nearby residents. In response to a spate of complaints in August and September, Wollondilly Council says that as well as enforcing compliance it …

Ambarvale man faces raft of charges after arrest

A man has been charged with a raft of offences after he was arrested two hours after police served a search warrant in Ambarvale yesterday. Detectives attached to Campbelltown City Police Area Command attended a home on Dickens Road, Ambarvale, …

Video installation wins $50,000 Fisher’s Ghost art prize

More than 600 artists representing a mix of medium and styles entered the 62nd Fisher’s Ghost Art Award. But in the end the judges chose a video installation and opera as the 2024 Open award winner. It’s the third video …

Worrying signs as Macarthur FC fade away again

If Jed Drew had the composure to go with his explosive speed, the young Macarthur FC winger would have won yesterday’s game in Melbourne against Victory singlehandedly. Three times in the first half he got away from the defender marking …

Have you seen Philip Talmage in the past 24 hours?

Police are appealing for public assistance this morning to locate a man missing from Macquarie Fields. Philip Talmage, aged 77, was last seen at Macquarie Fields about 3pm yesterday (Sunday, November 3). When he could not be located or contacted, …

Bulls set to make amends for poor showing against Jets

Macarthur FC head to Melbourne this Sunday determined to make amends for last round’s shock 2-1 defeat to Newcastle Jets in Campbelltown. Complacency played a role last Sunday, but coach Mile Sterjovski has focused on that particular aspect as part …

Book records half century of Campbelltown Harlequins

The year was 1972 and Campbelltown was still basically a large country town just outside the edges of the Sydney metropolitan area. As a prosperous, thriving town it also offered plenty of sporting opportunities for its young people, from rugby …

More than 5000 domestic violence offences a year in SW Sydney

For victims of family, domestic or sexual violence the trauma doesn’t end once the immediate crisis is resolved, and many have a long journey of recovery ahead of them.  The Supporting Recovery from Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence Program aims …

Show’s over, folks: council votes to reverse live streaming move

Mayor of Campbelltown Darcy Lound has defended the controversial decision to axe live streaming of councillor briefings. Speaking to the South West Voice today, Cr Lound said Tuesday night’s vote – 8-7 in favour of ending live streaming – was …

New trial puts battery related fires in the spotlight

The Campbelltown community recycling centre is set to participate in a new trial aimed at reducing the risks associated with embedded batteries. Led by NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA), this trial is set to help households dispose of problematic embedded …