Man dies after being shot by police at Middleton Grange

A man died after being shot by police near Liverpool just before midnight on Saturday night. A critical incident investigation is now under way.  Emergency services were called to Bird Walton Avenue, Middleton Grange at around 11pm, following reports a …

Our first sports high is rapidly taking shape

The journey to becoming a sports school is gathering pace at Eagle Vale High as aspiring young athletes start taking part in trials to qualify for its Talented Sports Programs (TSP) across a number of codes. Principal Craig Butler can’t …

How planting 3000 native trees will keep area healthy

Camden Council will celebrate National Tree Day 2024 by planting 3000 native species this Sunday, July 28. The planting is a collaboration between council, Sydney Water and Downer BMD Joint Venture and supports offset vegetation clearing required for the West …

Milestones galore across the Macarthur region

Wests Leagues club in Leumeah celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. It started out in 1974 with very basic premises – more or less a large room with one bar and a small number of poker machines. The wonderful facilities …

Liverpool Council presses ahead with court fight

Liverpool Council is pressing on with its fight against the State Government in the courts despite calls against such action. Nathan Hagarty, the former Liverpool Labor councillor and now Member for Leppington, says such action is unprecedented. “The mayor seems …

Feast of multicultural food, music and culture coming soon

It may be called Feast, but this annual celebration of Campbelltown’s thriving multicultural community offers much more than food from every corner of the world. Food is certainly at the centre of Feast and will be again when it returns …

Top marks as permanent facilities open at new primary school

The principal of Gregory Hills Public School Alison Rourke says staff, students and parents have been eagerly anticipating the grand opening of the new school. “Teachers are thrilled about the contemporary classrooms and resources that will enhance their teaching and …

New bridge on the way for Brownlow Hill Loop Road

The collapsed Downes Bridge on Brownlow Hill Loop Road will be replaced with a concrete bridge that will cost more than $2 million. The new bridge across the lower Mount Hunter rivulet will be 10m wide and 16m long. Road …

Harlequins in rugby romp over struggling Vikings

Campbelltown Harlequins had a number of personnel changes to their line-up heading into a match up with bottom of the table Vikings on the weekend, but that didn’t stop them from going on a romp, reports our rugby correspondent ANDREW …

North ward candidate offers business, community experience

John Van De Putte says the combination of running his own business and community service would make him an effective voice on Wollondilly Shire Council. Mr Van De Putte, who has lived in Wollondilly for 20 years, is running for …

Teenager, 14, charged with stabbing in Oran Park

A 14 year old teenager will face court today charged over a stabbing in Oran Park last night. Police say that about 8pm (Tuesday, July 23), emergency services were called to a carpark at Jack Brabham Reserve, Oran Park, following …

Wests Tigers captain Api Koroisau rushed back to starting side

Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall has named his squad for Friday’s Round 21 match against the Warriors in Auckland. There are a few changes to the side that lost to Rabbitohs 42-28 last weekend, including the return of captain Api …