Housing plans for Harrington Park ‘forest’ bite the dust

Plans to replace Harrington Park’s forest of trees with a sea of housing lots is set to bite the dust. Camden Local Planning Panel, the expert body that determines rezoning applications, is recommending that the planning proposal be given the …

Artist call for old family photos for her exhibition

Contemporary artist Yana Taylor is seeking donations of old family photographs for her upcoming exhibition Small Acts, Long Ripples in Campbelltown Arts Centre. The artist says the photographs need to be old images, printed hard copies and feature memories of loved …

Appin Road $170m upgrade work gets under way

Works have commenced this week to deliver important safety upgrades to Appin Road in Campbelltown, a key arterial connecting south-western Sydney with the Illawarra. The works have been approved by Transport for NSW (TfNSW) to improve road safety and support …

Public asked to help find missing Campbelltown teen

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate this teenage boy reported missing from Campbelltown. Jack Hunt, aged 16, was last seen on Beverley Road, near the town centre, about 2.30pm two days ago on Monday. When he could not …

There’s more to new bush walk than meets the eye

A new Western Sydney Parklands bushwalk that starts in Liverpool’s backyard and boasts spectacular views as well as a series of unique Aboriginal artwork trees has been given the thumbs up by local MPs. “Liverpool residents are always looking for …

PHN suicide prevention grants for community groups

Community groups undertaking activities which reduce stigma and enhance help seeking to reduce the risk of suicide are encouraged to apply for South Western Sydney PHN’s current round of suicide prevention grants. Grants of between $50,000 and $200,000 are being …

Ingleburn annual festival to come alive on March 16

Ingleburn’s biggest annual festival – Ingleburn Alive – returns next month. The main street of Ingleburn town centre, Oxford Road, will come alive with stage performances, market stalls, cultural demonstrationsand carnival rides when Ingleburn Alive hits town on Saturday, March …

When opportunity knocks, Harlequins grab it with both hands

In the past three months the Harlequins rugby club have given Campbelltown the kind of promotion that money just can’t buy. The club took on the challenge of hosting two big sporting events at their home ground, Campbelltown Showground, one …

Thirlmere pharmacy armed robbery: man appears in court

Police have charged a man following an armed robbery in Wollondilly on the weekend. About 12.50pm on Saturday (February 24), police were called to a pharmacy in Thirlmere following reports of an armed robbery. Officers attached to Camden Police Area …

Infrastructure will be delivered alongside homes in Appin: Walker

Member for Campbelltown Greg Warren has given his support to the new Appin Planning and Discovery Centre saying it will help to end misinformation about housing and infrastructure. Walker Corporation has spent over $1 million restoring the old Appin Inn …

100 A-League matches: Bulls to celebrate milestone on Friday

This Friday night’s round 19 clash with Melbourne City at Campbelltown Stadium will be the 100th game in the A-League for Macarthur FC. It’s quite a milestone – and a poke in the eye to the doubters who said they’d …

Man, 34, lands in court after domestic violence incident at Narellan

A man was due to face court today, charged with domestic violence, firearm and drug offences in Narellan. About 8.45am yesterday, (Thursday, February 22), police were called to Hovell Street, Narellan, following reports of a domestic violence incident. It was …