Read all about it: Summer Book Binge about to launch

Campbelltown residents and children are being encouraged to read more books and support their local library this summer through the new Summer Book Binge initiative. Some of them may win a prize or two just for taking part in the …

Danger game alert: Bulls to host winless team

This Saturday night’s Round six Macarthur FC assignment should be simple enough: win and win well. After all they are playing Brisbane Roar, a team that has yet to record a premiership point from four games played this season. The …

Major makeover for athletics centre first in 14 years

The Campbelltown Athletics Centre will be temporarily closed over the summer months for significant upgrades to be undertaken on the facility’s track. The venue will be closed from Monday, December 9, and works are expected to be completed by early …

Koalas set to get safe east-west underpass on Appin Road

The construction of the first koala underpass at Appin Road is under way as works progress to upgrade this key arterial in Campbelltown’s south. Underpass construction is part of a $170m upgrade of Appin Road, that has also seen the …

Pursuit through Campbelltown ends with arrest of driver

A 22 year old man who was arrested after a pursuit across several parts of Campbelltown faces a raft of charges. The incident was sparked just after 12 noon yesterday when the occupant of a home on Victoria Road, Macquarie …

The fight against hepatitis is having an impact

Hepatitis C testing rates have tripled in our region in the past year. Treatment rates continue to climb, thanks to a targeted program supporting GPs to identify and care for patients with the chronic health condition. South Western Sydney GPs …

It’s happy 10th birthday to Little Orange Studio

Campbelltown Art Centre’s popular Little Orange studio is turning 10. Since 2014, the studio for artists living with disability has fostered artistic practice through the provision of materials, mentorships, business training and access to industry professionals. Drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, …

Let’s open our hearts to mayoral appeals this year

Mayoral Christmas appeals are worthy efforts every year. But some years they are even more important, and 2024 is one of them. The cost of living has gone through the roof in just about every area, from food to rents …

Local Islamic schools unveil new facilities

The federal member for Werriwa, Anne Stanley, did the honours when two local schools unveiled new facilities recently. Malek Fahd Islamic School, Hoxton Park has installed solar panels, while Al-Faisal College at Liverpool opened a new library and general learning …

Pattie Dench inducted into NSW Hall of Champions

Pattie Dench dominated pistol shooting in Australia from the mid-1970s to the mid-1980s. The big one, the one she will always be remembered for, was winning the bronze in the Sports Pistol category at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games. …

Quiet achiever Fonua Pole signs for two more years

Fonua Pole has missed just two games since making his first grade debut in Wests Tigers colours in round 16 of the 2022 season. Pole, who has now played 56 games for the club, has been one of the few …

Council walks the walk by making CBD accessible to blind people

These days so much “action’’ on inclusivity and accessibility by the authorities turns out to be no more than lip service. But there are exceptions, and one of them occurred last week in the centre of Campbelltown. A group that …