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 …

Mayor happy with council chamber makeover, but it’s not for hire

A makeover of the council chamber is the reason Campbelltown Mayor George Greiss is smiling for this photo. He briefed the councillors at last night’s meeting about the new look chamber, which obviously has got his thumbs up. The main …

Council green light for Hollylea Road urban renewal plan

The southern end of Hollylea Road will be transformed from an old industrial hub into a modern mixed use precinct of apartment living and high tech industries. Last night Campbelltown Council approved the rezoning application lodged by the 10 owners …

Sezer, Sullivan named in the halves for first official Tigers hit out

Aidan Sezer and Jayden Sullivan will form a new-look halves pairing when Wests Tigers take on the Warriors in Sunday’s pre-season challenge match in Christchurch. It marks a fresh start and first appearance for the club for both players, who …

Camden Council under the pump for poor state of Doohan Reserve

The thing that mostly frustrates the Oran Park Rovers football club is trying to figure out how their home, Doohan Reserve, can be in such a poor state just three years after being opened. Out of the four playing fields …

Work starts on $55m life saving research centre at Campbelltown

The first sod has ben turned to signal the start of work on the Lang Walker AO Medical Research Building – Macarthur at Campbelltown Hospital’s old helipad spot. NSW Premier Chris Minns joined Campbelltown mayor George Greiss, local MP Greg …

This one’s for mums who run their own business

If you’re a mum who’s also running her own business, the inaugural EmpowerHER event is for you. Business Mums Society, a membership based community of entrepreneurial mums operating out of South Western Sydney, will host the event on Monday, February …

This missing person was last seen at Minto railway station

Have you seen this woman, listed as a missing person for one week? Police have today launched an appeal seeking the public’s assistance to locate Marie Cameron, who is 43 years old. Ms Cameron was last seen at Minto Railway …

Wollondilly Health Alliance goes for bold approach

The new priorities for the Wollondilly Health Alliance, which was relaunched today, include a health needs assessment to support planning and advocacy for future services. Another priority of the new MOU – memorandum of understanding – is strengthening access to, …

Appin Historic Society’s new temporary home unveiled

The old Appin Inn became the temporary home of the Appin Historic Society after Walker Corporation announced a major makeover a few years ago. It wasn’t so temporary though, with the society finally having to find a new home six …

Minns keeps promise: Macquarie Fields station to get lift

Macquarie Fields railway station, first opened in 1888, will finally get a lift. It is one of seven new stations that will receive upgrades as part of an $800 million election commitment to accelerate accessibility upgrades at stations across NSW. …

Specialist command constable charged with drink driving

A 35 year old a senior constable attached to the police Specialist Command unit has been charged with drink-driving.Traffic and Highway Patrol Command were conducting random breath testing as part of Operation Nabbed on the Hume Motorway at Menangle when …