Bulls set to make amends for poor showing against Jets

Macarthur FC head to Melbourne this Sunday determined to make amends for last round’s shock 2-1 defeat to Newcastle Jets in Campbelltown. Complacency played a role last Sunday, but coach Mile Sterjovski has focused on that particular aspect as part …

Book records half century of Campbelltown Harlequins

The year was 1972 and Campbelltown was still basically a large country town just outside the edges of the Sydney metropolitan area. As a prosperous, thriving town it also offered plenty of sporting opportunities for its young people, from rugby …

More than 5000 domestic violence offences a year in SW Sydney

For victims of family, domestic or sexual violence the trauma doesn’t end once the immediate crisis is resolved, and many have a long journey of recovery ahead of them.  The Supporting Recovery from Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence Program aims …

Show’s over, folks: council votes to reverse live streaming move

Mayor of Campbelltown Darcy Lound has defended the controversial decision to axe live streaming of councillor briefings. Speaking to the South West Voice today, Cr Lound said Tuesday night’s vote – 8-7 in favour of ending live streaming – was …

New trial puts battery related fires in the spotlight

The Campbelltown community recycling centre is set to participate in a new trial aimed at reducing the risks associated with embedded batteries. Led by NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA), this trial is set to help households dispose of problematic embedded …

Pistol club event attracts athletes from far and wide

Campbelltown Liverpool District Pistol club’s most recent championship event attracted competitors from around the state. Fifty athletes from Canberra, Goulburn, Ulladulla, Central Coast, and a number of Sydney based clubs all competed over two days at the range, located in …

Council says desexing cats benefits the whole community

Campbelltown City Council is encouraging its residents to take proactive steps and desex their cats heading into this year’s “kitten awareness season’’. Spring and summer mark the primary breeding season for cats, which leads to a significant increase in the …

Exhibition recalls the excitement of the ‘place of pace’

Liverpool Speedway was once a world-famous racing venue, attracting cars and drivers from around the world as well as tens of thousands of spectators. The Place of Pace Liverpool Speedway 1967-1989 – which opened last week at Liverpool Regional Museum …

Opa: Greek festival a big hit in Campbelltown

Darcy Lound, the newly elected mayor of Campbelltown praised Sunday’s Oxi (Greek for no) as a wonderful addition to the multicultural fabric of the area. “Campbelltown is developing a great multi cultural tradition and the Macarthur Greeks holding this annual …

MP pays tribute to Beautiful Minds Macarthur

A local MP has lauded the fundraising efforts of not-for-profit organisation Beautiful Minds Macarthur. Member for Macquarie Fields Anoulack Chanthivong paid tribute to the organisation at its 20th anniversary event in Ingleburn RSL Club earlier this month. The event also …

Motorists alerted to temporary road changes across Macarthur

Local motorists are being alerted to proposed changed traffic conditions along the Campbelltown bypass to repair a drain near Warby Street. Work will take place for up to two-night shifts between Sunday, November 10 and Sunday,  November 24, between 8pm …

Sarah McLeod set to rock Inter Dominion decider

Rock queen Sarah McLeod will bring her high-octane show trackside at Club Menangle when the time-honoured Inter Dominion Championships are decided in December. Widely regarded as one of Australia’s most versatile live performers, McLeod will provide the soundtrack to a …