Macarthur No vote bigger than national result on Voice

If you’re a Yes supporter in Macarthur and outer South western Sydney, you have more reason to feel disappointed with Saturday’s result. With 96.42 of the vote counted, people who live in the federal seat of Macarthur gave the referendum …

We need leaders in Indigenous communities and Jacinta in charge

Angus Taylor says the missing piece in closing the gap is leadership at a local level – and Jacinta Price as Minister for Indigenous Affairs. Given that he has been a prominent No supporter, the South West Voice asked the …

Charity day where rising golf stars can lend a helping hand

As we fast approach the pointy end of 2023, it is time to fine tune the putter, polish up the driver and practise those golf cart driving skills for the annual South West Sydney Academy of Sport golf day. This …

Wests Tigers cult hero Alex Twal signs new long term contract

When Alex Twal ended a 115 game try scoring drought in round 16 this season at Campbelltown Stadium the wild celebrations went viral. It was proof, not that any was needed, that Twal, an honest, hard working forward, was a …

Sister Kerry pens poem urging Yes vote on Saturday

Sister Kerry Macdermott has already done more than her share of work helping Indigenous people in Campbelltown and Macarthur. In 1984, Sister Kerry and congregational leader, Sister Patricia Murphy, moved to Minto where their involvement with the local Aboriginal community …

Raft of drugs charges for 22 year old man arrested in Camden

A 22 year old man has been charged with a raft of drug offences after a search warrant was executed earlier this week at a property in Oakdale, approximately 20km west from Camden. About 5.30pm on Tuesday (October 10), officers …

Champions of change to focus on domestic violence solutions

Campbelltown City Council will continue its commitment to the prevention of domestic and family violence by hosting Champions of Change later this month. Champions of Change will be held at the Campbelltown Catholic Club, on Saturday, October 21. It will …

Student placements give employers look at potential employees

There’s more to the Macarthur Workplace Learning Program (MWLP) than facilitating work placements for Year 11 and 12 students studying vocational education and training courses as part of their HSC. “We offer a service that also gives local businesses a …

Mystery ride set for 2023 Fisher’s Ghost Carnival

A mystery new ride will be on offer when Fisher’s Ghost Carnival returns in November. Campbelltown City Council says the “exciting new thrill ride will make its Sydney debut at this year’s carnival, and it is sure to impress local …

MPs criticise Billabong as council votes for free entry

Two local MPs have criticised the Campbelltown Billabong project, one describing it as “poorly planned, poorly thought through and poorly executed’’. Letters from Dr Mike Freelander, the member for Macarthur, and Anoulack Chanthivong, the member for Macquarie Fields, were tabled …

Breast cancer: local women urged to book free mammogram

Almost 700 women in South western Sydney are expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer this year. In another alarming statistic, 55.1 per cent of women in the region are overdue for their two yearly breast cancer screening. Dr Patsy …

Susan, 18: oldest koala rescued in the south west

Ruse resident Ricardo Lonza has rescued many koalas over the past few years. They’re all special for the man from  Sydney Metropolitan Wildlife Services Southwest, but this one, which goes by the name of Susan, could be the best yet. …