First home buyers assistance scheme gets stamp of approval

New data shows that 1353 first home buyers in Campbelltown have saved an average of $20,151 on stamp duty thanks to the State Government’s first home buyers assistance scheme. On offer is full stamp duty exemption of $30,412 for first …

This is not a fantastic headline, but it’s good enough

There was a time when saying something was good was, well, good enough. Sometimes something was very good, or really good, and if it was even better it was very, very good. How was the meal, sir? It was very …

Pride Party to paint Picton performing arts centre pink

Picton Pride Party, a three day community celebration of creativity and connection will take place in the Wollondilly Performing Arts Centre during this year’s Sydney Mardi Gras season. The February 20-22 event promises to bring together live performances, local artists, …

Motorcycle rider, 50, dies in Camden South crash

A motorcycle rider has died following a crash in Camden South on the weekend. Police say that just after 2pm on Saturday emergency services responded to reports of a crash involving a motorcycle and a Ford Ranger at the intersection …

Feedback pays off for local businesses

In a win-win outcome, Transport for NSW has listened to community feedback and designed some important improvements as it plans for an upgrade along Elizabeth Drive. Businesses and residents around Kemps Creek sought additional measures to facilitate access in and …

Three men charged over $1m insurance fraud

Financial Crime Squad detectives have charged three men under Stike Force Loughton over an alleged insurance fraud syndicate worth more than $1 million. Two of the men were arrested at Denham Court, while the third was charged after being arrested …

Macarthur employer business lunch focus on inclusion

One of Australia’s leading employment services providers, Asuria, will host an employer business lunch in Campbelltown next month. The gathering will bring together business leaders to explore strategies for accessing skilled candidates and building inclusive workplaces. Asuria is delivering the …

Young people urged to ‘always pick safety’ when celebrating

Summer fun is in full swing and so too is Youth Solutions’ latest health promotion campaign, Turning Summer Safer. The local youth health service has spent the season advocating for young people to “always pick safety” as they dial up …

Three black spots to be made safer

More than $1 million in Black Spot Program funding will help make two South West Sydney intersections and a roundabout safer for motorists. At Box Road and Pine Road, Casula $170,000 has been allocated to install a raised threshold, roundabout …

Three reasons Jessica’s a fan of antenatal program

As the mother of four, Jessica Kew knows only too well how important it is for women to be active participants in their pregnancy and childbirth journey – feeling informed, in control and supported, with their choices heard, respected and …

Macarthur region is changing, and so is the Square

Macarthur Square says it has welcomed a wave of new retail and dining openings throughout 2025 that reflect the Macarthur region’s evolution.  It says that with Campbelltown increasingly seen as a key lifestyle and employment centre, Macarthur Square’s latest mix of first-to-market brands, …

Raby residents eye legal move over child care centre

These Raby residents outside the Campbelltown Council chambers last night enjoyed their victory over a developer who wants to establish a large child care centre in the middle of their quiet suburban street. But they also knew that council joining …

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