Here’s cheers to growing tourism industry in Wollondilly

They probably couldn’t have picked a better location for the inaugural Wollondilly Tourism Connect event. Hosted by Wollondilly Shire Council last Wednesday, March 20, it was held at the picturesque Razorback Ridge Wines. The team at Razorback Ridge Wines provided …

Mental health forum in Camden civic centre tomorrow

Rotary Club of Camden will host a mental health forum and expo tomorrow, Saturday, March 23. Sponsored by the Camden Council, the forum and expo will be held in the Camden Civic Centre (pictured above) from 10am to 4pm. There’s …

Down Syndrome foundation family fun day set for April 14

The Right Start Foundation will host its next family fun day on Sunday, April 14. A small not-for-profit charity based in Macarthur, the Right Start Foundation raises awareness about Down Syndrome. The foundation, established in 2010, also supports families touched by Down Syndrome by hosting regular social …

Sharing flood experiences to help reduce impact of future events

What are your experiences of flooding in the Nepean River catchment area? Camden Council is calling on residents and business owners to share their experiences to help identify where measures might best be implemented to reduce the risk of flooding …

Why Campbelltown Council GM has been one of us for decades

Lindy Deitz is in her tenth year as Campbelltown Council general manager, but few residents feel they know who she really is. The narrative is that Campbelltown’s first woman general manager doesn’t live here, which implies she probably doesn’t really …

Truck driver charged over Hume Highway crash

Police have charged a man with driving offences following a crash near Mittagong on Monday. Officers attached to The Hume Police District had closed one southbound lane at Braemar, north of Mittagong, about 11.15am while a single vehicle crash was …

Inspirational Summer Giddings star turn at disability expo

My Future, My Choice is the theme of this year’s South West Sydney disability expo at the Whitlam Leisure Centre in Liverpool. The expo will be held over two days, starting tomorrow (Friday, March 22) and on Saturday (March 23). …

Quiet education revolution taking place in Liverpool

The University of NSW is set to establish a presence in Liverpool after signing a memorandum of understanding with the local council. It is not clear what that presence will be, nor when it will take place. According to a …

Key facilities at new airport being built locally

State of the art, self serve, check in and bag drop facilities that will ensure a simple and seamless travel experience at Sydney’s new airport are being manufactured in Western Sydney. Western Sydney International (WSI) Airport has partnered with global …

Plan for four lane Georges River Parkway officially bites the dust

Since it was proposed more than 40 years ago, the Georges River Parkway has been the subject of much debate in Campbelltown. As recently as four or five years ago a local chamber of commerce was calling for the construction …

Benji keeps changes to bare minimum for Sharks game

Despite a 32-12 loss to Canberra, Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall has made minimal changes for Saturday’s Round 3 match against Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks at Leichhardt Oval. Justin Olam will make his first appearance for the club against the Sharks on …

Women’s sport gets big push via $200m program

South Western Sydney clubs are expected to show keen interest in funding for projects that make sport more welcoming and equitable for women and girls. Women’s sport has come a long way, but it needs funding like this, the $200 …