Benji signs on as sun sets on Wests Tigers drama

There’s a better vibe around the Wests Tigers this week, with today’s announcement of a contract extension for Benji Marshall the icing on the black and orange cake. The club legend has signed a three-year contract extension, which means that …

Local students swap laptops for construction tools

Over the past few weeks, 21 students from Airds High School and Campbelltown Performing Arts High have been gaining hands-on construction experience by building a bike shed and carport at their respective schools. The Build the Future program is a …

Charlie’s battle over the Kokoda Trail pilgrimage

Charlie Lynn, the man who single handedly put the military history of the Kokoda Trail on the map, says something ain’t cooking in that kitchen. The former Australian Army major is worried that unless the Department of Veterans Affairs gets …

Tenders for major new truck stop in Western Sydney

Tenders have gone out for concept designs of the new Western Sydney heavy vehicle rest area just as the replacement for the famous Hume Highway “dustbowl’’ is about to open. Tenders close on December 15, for the new rest area …

Man faces court over assault of woman at Narellan Vale

The man in the picture being arrested by police has been charged and will face Campbelltown Court today over the domestic violence incident that resulted in a woman taken to hospital with critical injuries. It’s alleged she was assaulted and …

Wicked gust of wind leaves Ron stuck with $13,000 repair bill

Ron Maloney was at the wrong place at the wrong time between noon and 12.30 on Wednesday, November 26. He was driving along Menangle Road, about two kilometres south of the town, when a violent gust of wind picked up …

Dr Freelander backs in nasal spray flu vaccine for kids

Dr Mike Freelander has welcomed the Therapeutic Goods Administration [TGA] registration of FluMist, a flu virus vaccine administered via nasal spray to children and adolescents aged between two and 18 years. The Federal Member for Macarthur (pictured above) last week …

Man, 20, arrested over Macquarie Fields shootings

Campbelltown City detectives have charged a man after a Macquarie Fields home was twice shot at last month. Multiple shots had been fired at the house on Petunia Place, Macquarie Fields on November 3, and again two days later. While …

Young people encouraged to celebrate – safely

Youth Solutions has launched its annual summer campaign encouraging young people to celebrate the end of the year and kick off the new one safely. The youth health charity, which supports and educates young people to live healthy, safe and …

Macarthur FC taking challenges in their stride

It’s fair to say Macarthur FC are having another mixed start to a new season. But it’s also reasonable to assert that every season since their entry to the A-League in 2020-21 they have had their challenges. From season two …

Picton Bypass project moves a step closer

The Picton Bypass project has moved a step forward on the design and assessment works stage.  A company called MRB Technical Services has been awarded the contract to deliver a concept design and environmental assessment. Once this work is ready, …

Now Richo calls it a day as Wests Tigers CEO

A tumultuous week has ended with a bang at the Wests Tigers front office with CEO Shane Richardson’ calling it quits. His departure, however, has not come as a complete surprise. Last week the club sacked the independent directors on …

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