Harlequins shine for Illawarra in Country Championships

With senior rugby taking a break, it was the Harlequins juniors and representative players who proudly carried the club colours last weekend. At the NSW Country Championships in Tamworth, Illawarra fielded a powerful contingent of Harlequins talent across all divisions. …

How James Meehan help set up the colony for success

In the second of our history series, Campbelltown Local Studies Librarian Andrew Allen puts the spotlight on James Meehan on the bicentenary of his passing. April 21, 2026 marked the 200th anniversary of the death of a great Australian who …

Myrtle Cottage spreads its caring wings to Camden area

Myrtle Cottage has expanded its dementia services, opening a new centre in Spring Farm this week. Member for Camden Sally Quinnell performed the official opening duties at Eucalyptus Cottage (pictured above). During her speech, Ms Quinnell old guests at the …

Macarthur FC release seven players at season’s end

Seven Macarthur FC players have been released by the club following the end of the 2025-26 A-League season. The list includes Walter Scott and Matthew Jurman (pictured above), who have been with the club for three seasons and were both …

$84.4m Campbelltown Arts Centre expansion goes on exhibition

The Minns Labor Government is inviting the community to help shape the future of one of Western Sydney’s premier cultural destinations, with plans for an $84.4 million expansion of the Campbelltown Arts Centre now on public exhibition. Welcoming around 110,000 …

Cochlear implant surgery landmark moment for Macarthur

Lawrence, a one-year-old Leppington toddler, was diagnosed with profound hearing loss shortly after birth. But he is about to hear following the first paediatric cochlear implant performed at The George Centre Gledswood Hills on Monday – where the little fellow …

Las Vegas, here come the mighty Tigers

The Wests Tigers have been confirmed as one of the four NRL teams to participate in Rugby League Las Vegas 2027. The Wests Tigers will face the Melbourne Storm on Sunday, February 28 (AEDT), joining the Parramatta Eels and Gold …

Driver allegedly went on a one day carjacking spree

A man has been charged over multiple alleged carjackings and a pursuit across most of Campbelltown. About 9.40am on Tuesday, (May20) officers attached to Traffic and Highway Patrol were patrolling on Port Hacking Road, Miranda, when they located a Toyota …

Camden bypass project planning under way

The wheels are in motion for planning of the much-needed extension of the Camden bypass project. A flyover connecting the Camden bypass to Camden Valley Way is part of the planning for the extension, which will enable motorists avoid two …

Emergency care boost: Bargo ambulance station on the way

The Bargo community are being given a first look at the design for the new ambulance station. Once complete, Bargo ambulance station will boost emergency and mobile medical care across the Macarthur region. The complex will be located on Great …

Fisher’s Ghost festival ’26 set to be a ripper

Following last week’s Campbelltown City Council meeting, the focus was, unsurprisingly, on the return of the traditional parade as part of Fisher’s Ghost festival later this year. The parade has been absent for seven years, with 2019 the last year …

Green light for granny flats near new airport

The Minns Labor Government says it’s unlocking more housing choice for Western Sydney families, with planning changes allowing small secondary dwellings such as granny flats and studios in areas around Western Sydney International Airport least affected by aircraft noise. The …