Housing will be biggest challenge of new councils

Now that the local government elections are done and dusted it’s time to look ahead to the next four years. And there’s no doubt what the biggest issue will be: development, especially of new housing. For both Camden and Wollondilly, …

Fines go up for pollution of waterways

Campbelltown builders and developers are being encouraged to safeguard their construction materials from strong weather events to prevent pollution of local waterways as part of the Get the Site Right campaign this month. Get the Site Right is held each …

Nola Tegel and Patricia Johnston are ‘just the two of us’

Time was short when I started putting together this story about a new Nola Tegel and Patricia Johnston art exhibition at the Cobbitty Gallery. It was decided that email was the most efficient tool for this task, so I politely …

Better mobile coverage to keep residents safe in natural disasters

Residents of outer South Western Sydney, including Macarthur, are set to get better access to better mobile coverage. Gregory Hills and surrounding suburbs will also be part of the upgrades, which are part of the Australian Government’s Peri-Urban Mobile Program …

Sport academy to play key role in hockey pathways to the top

South West Sydney Academy of Sport is set to play a crucial role in delivering Hockey NSW’s pathway programs for U16 and U18 athletes across the State. It follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Hockey NSW …

Darcy Lound elected Mayor of Campbelltown on his birthday

Yesterday was Campbelltown councillor Darcy Lound’s 52nd birthday. It was also the day he became Mayor of Campbelltown, after he was elected unopposed, as was his deputy for the next 12 months, councillor Karen Hunt. But there were no epic …

Day of the Dead to kick off Halloween at Camden Valley Inn

Camden Valley Inn will get this year’s Halloween off to a flying start this Saturday, October 19 with a Day of the Dead filled with Mexican culture, music, and festive fun. The historic Macarthur region pub will come alive with …

Dogs in the Park is set to be a pawsome show

Campbelltown residents will get the opportunity to treat their four-legged friends to a special outing when Dogs in the Park at Festival of Fisher’s Ghost returns to Milton Park next month. Presented by Campbelltown City Council in partnership with Dogs …

Jimeoin to get entertainment off the ground at new venue

Jimeoin, one of our finest comedians, will be one of the first entertainers to appear at the brand new Wollondilly Performing Arts Centre. Tickets to Jimeoin – Who’s your Man on December 7, are now sale, along with some of …

Newly elected Liverpool Council officially sworn in

The newly elected Liverpool City Council was officially sworn into office last Friday. Speaking at the ceremony, acting CEO Jason Breton welcomed the mayor and councillors. “On behalf of the staff of Liverpool City Council, I congratulate the newly elected …

Train timetable change: not as good as it gets but it’s close

A major train timetable overhaul will mean passengers travelling between Leppington and Parramatta on the T5 Cumberland Line in the busiest morning peak hour will benefit from a 15-minute service frequency. It’s not what commuters from Macarthur to Parramatta have …

Samuela Fainu and Sarah Togatuki win top club honours

Second rower Samuela Fainu has taken out the Kelly-Barnes Medal and Sarah Togatuki NRLW Player of the Year at the 2024 Wests Tigers awards. Fainu had an outstanding first season with the club, cementing himself as the club’s left-edge second-rower, …