South West to get lion’s share of new preschools

In what could be a sign the Minns Government has finally realised outer South Western Sydney needs more infrastructure, the region will get the lion’s share of 100 new preschools announced this week. Time will tell if that’s the case, …

Respite for humans as bat numbers drop to 10,000

When it comes to the long suffering Macquarie Fields residents who live a few metres away from a huge colony of grey headed flying fox, there is some respite this summer. Jim Bucknall, who is the unofficial spokesman for the …

Nepean River bridge repair gets a $2.5m boost

The repair of a popular footbridge which connects Camden and Elderslie over the Nepean River has just got a $2.5 million boost. Little Sandy Bridge and the surrounding riverbank was left significantly damaged after the Camden area was devastated by …

Campbelltown set to rock 2024 seniors festival

A range of free community events for seniors in Campbelltown will be held throughout March to celebrate this year’s NSW Seniors Festival. The festival will run during March 11-24 and this year’s theme is Reach Beyond, putting focus on seeking …

I-MED Radiology celebrates 25 years of service to Campbelltown

In 1999 when the Queen Street I-MED Radiology clinic first opened, it was the first fully comprehensive medical imaging service in Campbelltown. I-MED introduced new technology along with image guided interventional procedures. In 2024 – and as I-MED Radiology Queen …

This man is wanted over shoplifting offences

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a wanted man from the outer South Western Sydney region. Michael Reid, aged 32, pictured, is wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant for shoplifting offences. Officers attached to Campbelltown City Police Area …

Wheels are in motion: bus task force to roll into town

The NSW Bus Taskforce will be coming to Campbelltown next month to hear what services are needed in the area from the local community. This feedback will be used to inform the recommendations of the taskforce when they are given …

Youth Solutions launches 2024 health, wellbeing campaign

Youth Solutions has launched its 2024 It Starts With Us campaign, an annual reminder of the importance of prioritising health and wellbeing and practicing self-care while supporting those who may be experiencing alcohol, drug or mental health issues. The campaign, …

Popular Kids of Macarthur fair is back with a bang

The annual Kids of Macarthur Fair is back and it promises to be a day filled with excitement, entertainment – and fantastic finds. A popular family friendly event, this year the fair will be held on Sunday, March 3 at …

Burst water main turns Queen Street into fast flowing creek

Part of Queen Street, the main thoroughfare in the Campbelltown town centre, became a fast flowing stream this morning when a large water main ruptured. Large quantities of water washed down the town’s main street forcing motorists in both directions …

Asbestos find shuts down local school for weeks

A local school has been shut down for weeks following the discovery of asbestos within its grounds. Liverpool West Public School will remain closed for a number of weeks as more extensive remediation works take place to clear contaminated mulch …

Epic planning failure left our children without local schools

Hardly any parent in South Western Sydney will be surprised to learn that the area did not get the schools its population growth demanded over the past decade. But that’s exactly what an enrolment growth audit shows. The audit, released …