Looking back, 2023 was quite a year. When it started, we were still quite nervous about a virus that had turned our lives upside down for the previous three years. Happily, by mid year we more or less decided it …
Australian artist Yianni Johns has held exhibitions in New York, Montreal, Paris and Beijing. Now he’s coming to the Wollondilly Shire as its 2024 Australia Day Ambassador. He should feel right at home – Johns, who has been painting for …
After seeing this photo of what looks like an oil slick in the Georges River near the Liverpool weir, Michael Andjelkovic went searching for answers – again. The self styled independent community campaigner immediately wrote to local MPs, the mayor …
Tongpop is a term coined by artist Telly Tuita to describe his visual language. It celebrates Tuita’s rich relationship with his ancestral home of Tonga as well as his lived experiences in Australia and New Zealand. As does the first …
Western Sydney University has appointed former Liberal Party senator and foreign minister Marise Payne as vice-chancellor’s fellow and professor of practice – international relations and public policy. When Ms Payne officially commences her appointment on February 1 her role will …
Judy Hannan has lauded the work of community organisations in her electorate of Wollondilly. “Since being elected I have been approached by a number of community organisations and clubs which have requested assistance for projects,’’ says the independent state MP. …
The mayor of Campbelltown has launched a withering attack on the state government’s “rubbish’’ tax and an eight percent hike in the middle of a full blown cost of living crisis. Cr George Greiss says Macquarie Street already rakes in …
Macarthur FC have returned from Adelaide happy to get a draw against the home side last night. The big smile from head coach Mile Sterjovski and his staff at the conclusion of the round 12 match told you all you …
Two men have been charged following an investigation into a public place shooting near Campbelltown last year which appears to be related to domestic violence. A parked and unoccupied vehicle was found damaged at the scene in Bailley Street, Leumeah …
In 2017, Amar Hadid became the first person in the world to receive a scholarship for skateboarding, thanks to the University of Sydney’s Elite Athlete Program. On the skateboard, her determination, diligence and talent have seen her dazzle the skateboarding …
Minto Mall is a great local shopping centre, but the star attraction for the past few weeks has been this colourful vehicle. It has been parked in the southern end of the centre where many stop to take a good …
Last night’s 1-1 thriller at Campbelltown Stadium between the Bulls and Newcastle had everything you could ask from a top level football match. It certainly deserved a better attendance than the 4500 fans who were fortunate to witness a very …
