Bradfield: new city in our backyard starting to take shape

Development at Bradfield City Centre continues to forge ahead with works progressing on site. Covering approximately 38 hectares of land, the works will deliver new master planned roads, streetscapes, and services for almost 35 per cent of the new city …

Macarthur FC roar into another Australia Cup final

Macarthur FC have the opportunity to win their second Australia Cup in just three years after making the 2024 final. Football Australia have today confirmed that AAMI Park, Melbourne will host the Australia Cup final between Melbourne Victory FC and …

A sneak peek into toll-free M12 Motorway

Work is well under way on the new toll-free M12 Motorway, with local media given a sneak peek last week of construction progress. The motorway will link the new Western Sydney International Airport at Badgerys Creek to the wider Sydney …

Wests Tigers finish NRLW season on a high

The Wests Tigers have ended a disappointing NRLW campaign on the best possible note by beating the Sharks 12-10 to record a second-straight victory. Knowing the wooden spoon likely awaited them no matter the result, the Wests Tigers came out …

Ticketless parking fines set to get the flick

Two South West Sydney MPs have welcomed the NSW Government’s changes to parking fines. Nathan Hagarty, Member for Leppington, and Charishma Kaliyanda, Member for Liverpool, say the reforms will bring accountability and fairness. The Minns Labor Government announced this week …

Greens, Sustainable Australia scrap for final spot

With almost 100,000 votes now counted – from a total 120,000 registered voters – it’s now Sustainable Australia Party and the Macarthur Greens who are neck and neck in a race for the 15th and final seat on Campbelltown Council. …

Fifteenth spot still up in the air for Campbelltown Council

With 22,000 votes still to be counted, the Labor Party and Sustainable Australia Party are neck and neck in the race for the 15th and final seat on Campbelltown Council. As it stands, Labor has six and could go to …

Major road upgrades: Stanley welcomes funding allocation

Millions of dollars allocated to upgrade key roads in the Werriwa electorate is just what the doctor ordered, says the federal member, Anne Stanley. Bernera Road, Kurrajong Road, Middleton Drive and Bringelly Road will all get a share of the …

Police officer’s alleged possession of child abuse material

A local police officer has been charged with allegedly possessing child abuse material. It follows an investigation launched in June by officers attached to the Professional Standards Command into reports an officer was allegedly in possession of child abuse material. …

Treasure trove of old newspapers at historic Glenalvon

There’s no shame in confessing that I got a little emotional this morning while flicking through bound print copies of the Macarthur Chronicle. That’s because I could see some of my handiwork in editions dating back to 1989. After helping …

Nominate inspirational person you know for Australia Day honour

Campbelltown residents are encouraged to recognise someone who has made a significant contribution in their community by nominating them for a 2025 Australia Day Award. Nominations are open for the annual awards, which provide an opportunity to acknowledge local residents …

Nine year old from Gregory Hills wins national art competition

Australia is home to one quarter of the world’s sharks and rays species, around 300 all up. Nearly half are endemic, found nowhere else in the world. Thirteen of our endemic sharks are threatened with extinction mostly due to overfishing. …