Roadwork recycling saves council $31m in three years

Wollondilly Council’s strategy to minimise disposal costs for spoil material generated from roadworks has generated $31 million in just three years. The savings were revealed in a report on the costs of dumping excess soils and other waste in association …

Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone author in Camden talk

Get ready to delve into the twisted and thrilling world of family secrets, as Camden hosts author Benjamin Stevenson. The highly acclaimed stand-up comedian and Ned Kelly Awards-shortlisted author of Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone will be appearing …

It’s a challenging but rewarding career, say local nurses

More than 400 nurses are employed at general practices across our region, providing quality treatment and care to those who get sick. Their challenging but rewarding work of primary care will be celebrated across South Western Sydney tomorrow on International …

Awful start as Rams concede two goals in first seven minutes

Two goals inside the first seven minutes is all it took for the Macarthur Rams to suffer their first defeat since new coach Darren Jones took the reins at Lynwood Park. You know when a coach tells you in youth …

Bulls snare Kiwi international for next two A-League seasons

Macarthur FC haven’t wasted any time bolstering their ranks for the next A-League season. This week the Bulls have announced they have signed New Zealand international Clayton Lewis for the next two seasons. A composed mover of the ball and …

On the buses: Leppington MP welcomes taskforce

Leppington is growing rapidly and needs bus services and routes to keep up with that growth, says Nathan Hagarty. The Labor MP, the first person to represent the newly created seat of Leppington, has welcomed the establishment of the Bus …

Camden mum and dad investors lost more than $24m: man in court

In July last year, detectives attached to Camden Police Area Command established Strike Force Wooroonga after receiving a report in July last year, that a local businessman had allegedly misappropriated more than $24 million of his clients’ investments. Following extensive …

Camden elects new mayor after surprise resignation of Fedeli

Camden has a new mayor, Labor councillor Ashleigh Cagney, but she may only be in the job for four months. That’s because former mayor Therese Fedeli resigned from the role even though her term did not expire until September this …

Wests Tigers prepare to face South Sydney juggernaut

Wests Tigers coach Tim Sheens has named his 22-man squad for Saturday’s Round 11 match against South Sydney Rabbitohs at Accor Stadium. There is just one change to the team which defeated St George Illawarra 18-16 on Sunday. John Bateman …

Doggone: Paws in the Park is back with a bang

Thousands of very good boys and girls, and their owners, had a blast at Camden Bicentennial Equestrian Park over the weekend at the popular dog-themed event, Paws in the Park. The annual event kicked off with a two-kilometre dog walk …

Wests Tigers legends help club kick off-field goals

Wests Tigers have been kicking some goals lately, on and off the field. After a poor start to the- season, the club’s NRL men’s side has now won two matches back to back. Off the field, a couple of premiership …

Roads, rates, rubbish: there is more to councils than the three Rs

There aren’t too many friends of local councils in Australia. For whatever reason, councils cop it from everyone. And yet most people of any local government area wouldn’t have a clue who their mayor was, let alone any of the …