Local council elections countdown as nominations open

The countdown has started to the 2024 local council elections with nominations open today for the September 14 poll. Campbelltown, Camden and Wollondilly residents will be electing new councils. In Liverpool, at this stage it looks highly likely that elections …

Big win for Harlequins and 300 games for Alex Sherwin

Harlequins rugby club celebrated the 300th game of forward Alex Sherwin with a 60-17 win over Shamrocks on Saturday at Campbelltown Showground. However the score does not reflect how hard Campbelltown had to work to get on top of the …

House set alight, man bashed with metal bar in Minto

Police are investigating a suspicious house fire in Minto just before midnight last night they believe was started outside by a group of people. But they are also looking into the assault of one of the three occupants, none of …

Historic Menangle School set for next 150 years

The makeover of Old Menangle School is an example of how to preserve heritage – and provide a brilliant new community space. Following its official opening yesterday, the multi-use space is destined to become a destination park for families to …

Two feel good nights, but don’t scratch the surface

Two functions this week, two feel good nights about our little neck of the woods. Last night it was the police officer of the year awards at Wests. Now these honours have been running for almost 20 years, thanks to …

Why it’s just as important to plan for a good death

Planning for a good death will be the focus of forums in August and September. Community members, health professionals and service providers are invited to give valuable feedback on end-of-life care planning at a South Western Sydney Primary Health Network …

How Macarthur police officer of the year keeps us safe

Mathew Hunt may have been joking last night when he said that if he wasn’t a police officer he may consider a career as an exotic dancer. Leading Senior Constable Mathew Hunt, who works in the Campbelltown proactive team, made …

Actions speak louder than words at Youth Solutions’ big night

Community spirit and generosity reigned supreme at this year’s Youth Solutions annual charity event on Saturday night. Supporters of the local charity helped raise more than $66,000 to fund and support the charity’s drug and alcohol prevention, health promotion and …

Hearing loss hub to offer life changing services in Macarthur

Dr Mike Freelander says the opening of a Shepherd Centre in Oran Park was a great day for children with hearing loss in outer South Western Sydney. The member for Macarthur has been championing such a facility since he got …

Magnificent Wollondilly arts centre unveiled in Picton

The Wollondilly Performing Arts Centre in Picton was officially opened yesterday. A multi-format facility, it includes a 350 seat venue for performances and large functions. It will bring more visitors to Wollondilly and will be the jewel in the crown …

Utoikamanu, Bateman join Papali’I in Tigers departure lounge

This has been such a miserable year for Wests Tigers you have got to feel sorry for their long suffering fans. As if getting the wooden spoon two years in a row – with a third looming this season – …

MPs embrace road and transport plan for outer SW Sydney

Three local MPs have backed the NSW Government’s Outer South West Integrated Transport Plan, which is aimed at improving road and transport connectivity in the region. When the plan is implemented in full – although there is currently no timetable …

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