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 …

Yee-ha: country theme for Youth Solutions shindig in 2023

It’s called a charity event because it is, but ask anyone who’s been to the annual Youth Solutions fundraiser and they will tell you it’s a hell of a lot of fun. And it is true that the dance floor …

Ladies shave heads so kids like Bella receive companion dolls

More than 100 children – many of them here in Macarthur – will soon receive a Bravery Buddies companion doll – thanks to a wonderful community event on Saturday morning. And it was literally a community effort from a lot …

Man with machete in court over altercation with police at Tahmoor

A man who was wielding a machete when confronted by police in Wollondilly faces five charges. The incident occurred close to 10pm on Friday when officers attached to Camden Police Area Command responded to reports of a man armed with …

Campbelltown teams go down as cold snap hits region

A cold snap yesterday meant round six of the Macarthur Conference was played in arctic conditions. But the freezing temperatures were nothing compared to the brutal wake up call that all three Campbelltown teams were served in their respective games. …

Cheers: Bingara Gorge country club step closer to reality

The highly anticipated Bingara Gorge Country Club is a step closer with the lodegment of a development application with Wollondilly Shire Council by Metro Property Group to build a contemporary leisure and entertainment amenity. The Country Club is expected to …

Plenty of good reasons why we must have a men’s shed

While it’s not the end of the world that Campbelltown suddenly does not have a single men’s shed, it is sad that is the situation we find ourselves in 2023. The concept is without doubt the result of one of …

MP throws lifeline as Campbelltown men’s sheds hit the rocks

Some would say it is preposterous that a place as big as Campbelltown does not have a single men’s shed. Bus as absurd or even ridiculous this may seem, it’s a fact that in May 2023 there’s no active men’s …

Outrage over review of funding for critical infrastructure projects

Critical infrastructure projects from Liverpool to the Southern Highlands could face the axe from an Albanese Government funding review. The review – of all NSW infrastructure projects in NSW – has come under fire, especially in Wollondilly, which has the …

Car sharing for the 21st century goes on trial in Campbelltown

Campbelltown Council has partnered with popular car share operator GoGet to launch a 12 month trial of the service. Ten car share spaces have been placed at five locations across Campbelltown. Car sharing offers people the opportunity to access vehicles …

Top marks for funding to make 19 local schools even better

A stack of schools in South Western Sydney have successfully applied for federal government funding to make vital improvements. Airds High School will be building new outdoor learning spaces with their grant, while Sarah Redfern High School will be using …

Macarthur Rams ready to take fight to the Spartans

Macarthur Rams are back home for round 14 League One action when they host Blacktown Spartans at Lynwood Park this Saturday night. Both teams won last week, but it will be the Rams who will run out full of beans …