Plans for two community batteries set to get green light

Campbelltown Council is expected to give the green light to plans for two large community electricity storage batteries in Macquarie Fields and Blair Athol. The Endeavour Energy proposal will go before council at its meeting next Tuesday night. One of …

Hume Highway hit and run: two cars of interest to police

Crash investigators are appealing for public assistance as investigations continue into a hit and run that left a man critically injured. Emergency services were called to the Hume Highway near Liverpool following reports a man had been hit by a …

Camden Rams hot favourites to win 2024 rugby league premiership

The Camden Rams have emerged as red hot favourites six rounds into the Macarthur Conference rugby league premiership (formerly Group Six). Last year’s grand finalists have a perfect record so far, six from six. But Camden also boast an impressive …

Campbelltown library relocation to cost $8.5 million

The proposed relocation of Campbelltown’s main library from Hurley Street to the former Spotlight premises in Queen Street will cost ratepayers a minimum of $8.5 million. Council reviewed 12 sites for relocation before landing on the Spotlight premises, which needs …

Api rushed back to Wests Tigers starting side for Knights clash

Benji Marshall has been forced by injury and suspension to make a handful of changes to the Wests Tigers for this Saturday’s round 10 clash with Newcastle. The first year coach will almost certainly be getting a little frustrated that …

Campbelltown household chemical cleanout a hit with residents

It’s been such a hit with residents, Campbelltown’s annual household chemical cleanout will now be offered twice a year. Up until now, once a year residents could dispose of household quantities of chemical waste free of charge. Campbelltown Council has …

Mum’s the word when it comes to recruitment at Urban Real Estate

Recruitment drives targeting females with an emphasis on mums and a company culture focused on flexibility and inclusivity have helped position Urban Real Estate as an employer of choice within the real estate industry. Recent figures show that more than …

Bulls eliminated, but fans proud of their fighting spirit

This was the moment when the result became inevitable: Macarthur FC defender Kealy Adamson walks off after receiving a red card 26 minutes into the elimination final against Sydney FC at Allianz Stadium on Saturday night. The send off was …

South West Sydney big winner from $1.9 billion infrastructure purse

The federal government has announced that it will spend almost $2 billion on new and existing infrastructure projects, including several in South Western Sydney. These include the Appin Road – St Johns Road intersection upgrade ($22.5 million) and planning for …

Campbelltown claim bragging rights over Camden Rams

Rugby was the winner at Saturday’s Back to Campbelltown day when the Harlequins hosted Camden Rams – even though the home side prevailed in both grades. The two clubs have shared a friendly rivalry for many years, although the battle …

Four fires in four Campbelltown locations: two houses and two cars

Senior police will address the media after investigations were launched into four fires in Campbelltown overnight involving two homes and two cars. It is not clear at this stage of the investigation if the four fires are related. Detective Inspector …

Kiwi mare Aardies Express steals limelight at Club Menangle

It was hailed as the night for the ladies with the Pacing for Pink campaign at the head of affairs. While the McGrath Foundation was the biggest beneficiary at Club Menangle on Saturday night, some superstar fillies and mares stole …