Delivery of safe staff levels in post natal wards

Campbeltown and Liverpool Hospitals have been included in the implementation stage of safe staffing levels in dedicated postnatal wards. They are two of seven hospitals that will be part of the impending rollout to boost safe staff levels. Locals MP …

Rail corridor preservation on Infrastructure Australia priority list

The inclusion of corridor preservation for Western Sydney Airport rail connections on Infrastructure Australia’s top priority list has made one local council happy. The list was announced earlier this month, and identifies the need to preserve land for future rail …

Campbelltown’s newest partnership includes Kiama

Campbelltown has been quietly forming a new alliance with four South Coast council areas – Wollongong, Kiama (pictured above), Shellharbour and Shoalhaven. Also included in what is currently known as the LG8 partnership are local government areas closer to Campbelltown …

Great new facilities, but poor drainage set to ruin AFL party

One of the main reasons given for the $8m upgrade of Bob Prenter Reserve at Macquarie Fields was to enable more Sydney Premier Division games to be played there by South West Sydney Blues AFL club. But it seems that …

Ranting and raving at servo staff won’t change anything

It’s understandable that sudden petrol price hikes will make motorists angry. Especially those doing it tough right in the middle of a cost of living crisis that has forced some working Aussies to live in tents But taking your anger …

Good effort, but more work to do, says Marshall

There’s not much you can take out of the first match of a new footy season. While Wests Tigers managed to eventually overpower North Queensland Cowboys last Saturday at Leichhardt and go on to win 44-16, there were plenty of …

Tiny forest with big benefits on the way at Glenfield

A community planting day this Saturday at Childs Reserve, Glenfield will launch Campbelltown’s first Tiny Forest. A partnership between Campbelltown’Council and Earthwatch Australia, Tiny Forest is supported by Brother International Australia. The three hour community planting day will start from …

Former police officer in court over false report

A former officer is before the courts charged with allegedly making a false police report. In October 2025, officers attached to Camden Police Area Command commenced an investigation into reports of a domestic incident in Oran Park. Following inquiries, police …

Uni students cooking up a storm

Western Sydney University has launched small group cooking classes on campus, designed to help students build confidence in preparing simple, affordable meals using everyday pantry staples. The initiative complements the university’s Western Pantry offering which provides students with free pantry …

Discover your inner koala carer

The work of wildlife carers and researchers working to protect koalas across the Macarthur region will be on display at Koalatown Discovery Day. The free community event will also feature a series of fun and educational activities for children, and …

Premiers Bulls FC Academy too strong for Rams

Bulls FC Academy has edged out the Macarthur Rams in round 2 of the 2026 National Premier Leagues Women’s NSW competition. Both sides kicked off the season with a draw in round one, and were eager to put a W …

Dinner at Maccas this Wednesday – for a good cause

The 17 McDonald’s outlets operating in Macarthur will serve more than dinner when they host the 2026 Charity Fun Night. A percentage of all sales at dinner time this Wednesday, March 18 will be donated to local youth charity, Youth …