A second equestrian from the outer South Western Sydney region has qualified to compete in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. It is Hilary Scott, an equestrian jumper who has lived at the Wollondilly Shire village of The Oaks for …
Last week, retiring mayor of Campbelltown George Greiss added to his considerable legacy by announcing council would host pre-election forums for candidates. On Tuesday night he revealed a prestigious new award – the Shield of Macarthur – would honour individuals …
The Mayor of Camden, Cr Ashleigh Cagney, is calling on local businesses and residents to join her in a Winter Sleepout event on July 26 to raise funds for Mission Australia. Participants will have the opportunity to experience ‘rough sleeping’’ …
Anoulack Chanthivong could not speak a word of English when he arrived in Australia with his family at the age of six. Forty years later he is a minister in the Minns Labor Government. And he doesn’t just have one …
Wollondilly Shire Council has the fastest approvals for development applications in Greater Sydney, with an average of 53 assessment days, according to a new league table published by the State Government this morning. The league table shows council performances in …
Moments after announcing the amalgamation of their two independent parties, Campbeltown councillors Josh Cotter and Warren Morrison made their first big commitment: bring back the Fishers Ghost Festival parade. The pair will run on a joint ticket at the September …
A talented array of indigenous drivers will be kept busy if they’re keen to contest this year’s J. C. Caffyn Plate at Club Menangle. A change in conditions for this year’s prestigious race should see the most prolific indigenous reinsmen …
Dr Mike Freelander says there were a few surprises during the inquiry into diabetes. The Member of Macarthur chairs the Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Sport which conducted the 18 month inquiry into the “diabetes epidemic’’. “There were …
The list could grow, but so far Wollondilly can celebrate having two locals competing at the Paris Olympic Games later this month. Equestrian Shane Rose beat the odds to be available to compete in his fourth Games, while Josh Bell …
A man will appear in court today charged by Robbery and Serious Crime Squad detectives following an investigation into the theft of $1 million worth of silver bullion from a truck in 2021. Police say the truck was travelling between …
Stefano Utoikamanu is the Wests Tigers prop everyone is talking about, but spare a thought for Fonua Pole, the other bookend in the front row. Utoikamanu has been given permission to test his value in the market, while his partner …
Five people have been charged over their alleged involvement in a brawl at a hotel in The Oaks. Police were called to a hotel on John Street, The Oaks, following reports a group of people were fighting in the hotel …
