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 …

Campbelltown canopy cover: 11,000 trees planted in one year

There are now 11,000 more trees in Campbelltown than this time last year as the campaign to increase the local tree canopy ramps up. Last Sunday another 1200 trees and shrubs were planted during National Tree Day at Milton Park, …

Finals push as Bulls Academy, Macarthur Rams record victories

Both the Bulls FC Academy and Macarthur Rams recorded victories in round 22 of the National Premier Leagues women’s NSW  premiership. The Rams defeated UNSW FC 2-0 in an away match played at The Village Green, while the Bulls were …

Warm welcome in Campbelltown for visiting Japanese students

The temperature was around 35 degrees when a group of youngsters bound for Campbelltown left their home town of Koshigaya in Japan about a week ago. When the 15 students taking part in this year’s Campbelltown-Koshigaya Sister Cities Association exchange …

Two romps in a row for Harlequins

As the pointy end of the season approaches, the script from last season looks like repeating for the Campbelltown Harlequins, reports ANDREW CHOICE. After another wonderful performance on the weekend, the Quinnies are now certain to again play final football. …

Camden Mayor confirms she will be seeking re-election

The Mayor of Camden, Cr Ashleigh Cagney, has announced she will be seeking another term in office at the September 14 local government election. She will be at the top of Labor’s Camden Central ward ticket. The mum of four …