Teenager hit by truck on Appin Road dies in hospital

The notorious Appin Road has claimed another life. A 13 year old boy hit by a truck last week has died in hospital as a result of his injuries. The incident took place around 3.30pm on Wednesday, October 11. Emergency …

This corroboree makes our cancer therapy centre simply the best

Less than 48 hours after their biggest fundraiser of the year, Warren Morrison, the chairman of Fight Against Cancer Macarthur, was meeting health officials to discuss where the money raised would be spent on. Mr Morrison didn’t volunteer this information; …

How do you think council should help local families?

Camden Council wants to play a part in improving the lives and children in the local government area. Which is why it is currently seeking community feedback on a council plan which aims to support, understand and address the needs …

Zero litter in our river campaign takes out awards honour

Zero Litter in Georges River is a campaign aimed at preserving the health of a waterway that starts at Appin and finishes at Botany Bay. The Georges Riverkeeper project has just won the Litter Prevention/Clean Waterways category at the Keep …

Four charged over cocaine ‘dial a dealer’ syndicate in Camden

Four people have been charged over an alleged dial-a-dealer drug supply syndicate in the Camden area. In August 2022, Strike Force Coomera was established by detectives from Camden Police Area Command to investigate the activities of a syndicate believed to …

Top marks: Western Sydney University set sights on football glory

Eighteen Western Sydney University (WSU) students jet off to China today to take part in the 2023 International University Sports Federation football world cup. The 10 day tournament will see teams from 12 nations battle it out for the trophy. …

Key roads to be built back better in Wollondilly

Two key Wollondilly electorate roads damaged by storms will be repaired or built back better. Infrastructure Betterment Fund has approved $1.1 million Woodbridge Road at Navigation Creek in Menangle and $235,000 for the Priestley Street culvert in Mittagong. Member for …

Fisher’s Kids as you’ve never seen it before

The 2023 version of Fisher’s Kids will whisk you away to another world. Fisher’s Kids Yomise, on Saturday, November 4, will be held in the Campbelltown Arts Centre between 5pm and 9pm. A family friendly celebration of traditional and contemporary …

Personal experience key to mental health peer support

Meet 31-year-old Robert McElroy, who is making his mark in the field of mental health support. After studying a Diploma of Mental Health at TAFE NSW Macquarie Fields, the St Andrews resident now works as a peer support worker at …

Seyfarth gets two more years to prove he’s got the right stuff

Alex Seyfarth is very much an under rated rugby league forward. But Wests Tigers fans appreciate the effort of the 24 year old prop every time he gets an opportunity in the NRL. The feeling you get from watching him …

Same car, set on fire twice in a week at Oran Park

Detectives are appealing for information following an investigation into two suspicious car fires in Oran Park earlier this year. About 3.30am on Sunday, June 11, emergency services were called to Gruen Place, Oran Park, following reports of a car fire. …

Man in court over firearms seized during Tahmoor search

Police have seized multiple firearms after a search warrant was executed on a property at Tahmoor and a man has appeared in court facing several charges. Officers attached to Camden Police Area Command, assisted by officers from South West Metropolitan …