Big time hockey match day returns to Macarthur

The Macarthur region will host a blockbuster home match day for the NSW Pride this October when the 2025 Hockey One League season makes its way to Narellan. The NSW Pride women, bronze medallists in last year’s Hockey One, and …

Home run for baseball as new facility opens at Oran Park

Oran Park has hit a home run after welcoming a brand-new baseball facility on O’Keefe Drive. The facility, which includes a full-size competition baseball field and an amenities building, has more than 100 parking spaces, including four disability spaces. It …

Another day, another milestone lands at WSI

The runway and other key airside facilities are getting the final touches as the countdown to opening continues for Western Sydney International (WSI) airport at Badgerys Creek. Today, as part of a media event on site, Simon Hickey, the CEO …

Two sin bins and chance of victory evaporates

Benji Marshall has rushed back big winger Jeral Skelton for the game against the premiers on Sunday. Charlie Staines has been dropped to make way for Skelton, while Brent Naden is another one left out from the side that lost …

Golden Guitar winner Casey Barnes to headline Boots n’ Beats

Golden Guitar winner Casey Barnes will be the headline act at the Boots n’ Beats Country Music Festival on Saturday, June 14 at Camden Bicentennial Equestrian Park. Barnes is heading to Macarthur country on a high after recently receiving the …

Three young Bulls to step up to A-League duty next season

It may be the off season, but you wouldn’t think so looking at what’s happening at local A-League club Macarthur FC. To start with, the club has just announced he promotion of three new scholarship players to the A-League men’s …

Food appeal as more Macarthur families hit by cost of living crisis

Macarthur region charity Big Yellow Umbrella says a broader range of people are now affected by the cost of living crisis. High interest rates, rising weekly rental payments, and growing grocery bills are having an impact on more and more …

Former police association raises more than $18,000 for sick babies

The third annual Macarthur Retired and Former Police Association charity golf day hit the spot. Held once again at Lakeside Golf Club, the goal in 2025 was to raise enough money to buy a KanMED baby bed warmer system hot …

You are my sunshine: Harlequins go top of the ladder

Harlequins had another good weekend on the field with the ladies travelling to Parramatta and defeating the Two blues 19-0, while at home the men’s first grade have gone to the top of the ladder after their 48-38 win over the …

Macarthur Rams slump to three losses on the trot

As gallant they were in defeat on Sunday, the Macarthur Rams women’s side looks increasingly unlikely to defend the title it won last year. The 4-2 loss to Sydney Olympic at Lynwood Park has consigned the National Premier Leagues Women’s …

Appin Road to get 700m of koala protection fencing

In response to community feedback, Transport for NSW has announced it will immediately begin installing interim koala protection fencing along around 700 metres of Appin Road near Beulah Reserve. Transport for NSW has appointed road maintenance partner Ventia to undertake …

Orphaned koalas released back into the bush at Appin

Two hand raised orphaned koalas, Ajooni and Maz, were successfully returned to the wild on Friday in Appin, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing wildlife rescue efforts of WIRES. Ajooni, a female koala, was rescued last September, weighing only …