Almost $100m for Camden road and transport infrastructure

Camden Council says it plans to deliver $215 million in capital works in the 2023-24 financial year. The bulk of the spending, $94.5 million, will go to roads and transport infrastructure, while $50.8 million will be devoted to community and …

Quality recognised as Catherine Park lands national award

Catherine Park Estate, located in the heart of the Macarthur region, has been crowned Australia’s best residential subdivision. To be considered for the national Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) award, Catherine Park took out the state category late last …

Anzac Day clash at Campbelltown this Sunday

After an open training session in the Southern Highlands yesterday, Wests Tigers head coach Tim Sheens has rung in the changes for Sunday’s clash with Manly at Campbelltown. Jahream Bula is in line to become the second Wests Tigers player …

Passfield Park School is top of the pops

After three months of Minto Mall’s Whose School’s Cool – and more than 10,800 votes from the community – we have a winner. Three winners actually, who will share the $10,000 prizemoney on offer. In first place was Passfield Park …

Moving ceremony for those who died in Appin Massacre

The large crowd stood in silence while the four flags in the forecourt of Campbelltown Council were being raised by the various dignitaries at the 207th anniversary of the Appin Massacre yesterday morning. Mayor George Greiss and our most famous …

Collies win game, but Kangaroos ‘choir’ in fine voice

It was hard to decide which was more entertaining on Sunday when Campbelltown City Kangaroos hosted cross town rivals Campbelltown Collegians in round three of Group 6 rugby league. The game at Fullwood Reserve was a high quality, pulsating contest, …

Family of slain paramedic say his compassion was second to none

The wife of slain paramedic Steven Tougher, Madison, along with his parents, Jillian and Jeff, and sister, Jess, have issued a statement on behalf of the family. “Steven’s dedication to helping others shone brightest during his work as a NSW …

I’d love to get a Lamborghini, says $30m Powerball winner

A Camden man will soon be driving around the Macarthur region in a Lamborghini after bagging the entire $30 million Powerball jackpot. The lucky player held the only division one winning entry in last Thursday’s Powerball draw 1404.  In addition to …

Young woman dies in noon crash on the Hume

A young woman has died following a crash near Picton yesterday. Just after midday emergency services were called to the Hume Highway, near Picton Road, at Wilton, following reports of a crash. On arrival, officers from Camden Police Area Command …

Police charge 21 year old with murder over paramedic’s death

A man has been charged with murder following the fatal stabbing of paramedic Steven Tougher at the McDonald’s restaurant in Queen Street, Campbelltown. The 21 year old was arrested at the scene early yesterday morning and taken to Campbelltown Police …

Wests Macarthur backing rugby league in a big way

NRL stars, the NSW Origin coach, scores of rugby league juniors and their parents, plus Wests Group Macarthur directors, converged on Campbelltown Sports Stadium yesterday afternoon. The kids, who will be launching into a new season on the weekend, took …

NSW health minister’s tribute to paramedics

“Today our community has lost one of its very special frontline workers, in circumstances that are simply beyond comprehension,’’ says NSW Minister for Health Ryan Park. In a statement issued just minutes ago, and while investigating police are still on …