Community leaders unite around Tahmoor coal mine workers

The closure of Tahmoor coal mine has rocked the Wollondilly Shire. But community leaders have vowed to stand by the hundreds of miners expected to be made redundant following the Supreme Court’s determination to wind up SIMEC’s Tahmoor operation. Liquidators …

Bulls FC Academy open new season with draw on the road

Reigning National Premier Leagues Women’s NSW competition champions Bulls FC Academy have opened their 2026 campaign with a 1-1 draw with Hills United on Sunday night. The Bulls struck first midway through the opening half when Claudia Valletta finished at …

M12: ‘driveway’ to new airport opens this Saturday

This Saturday morning, March 14, the M12 Motorway – the driveway to Western Sydney International Airport, will open to traffic after four years of construction. The 16-kilometre section of the M12 connects Elizabeth Drive in the east to The Northern Road in the west, delivering an intersection-free, …

Macquarie Fields flying bats colony back in the spotlight

For close to a decade, residents along Redfern Creek near Bingara Reserve, Macquarie Fields have had to share their environment with a Grey Headed Flying Fox colony whose numbers were estimated at more than 10,000. While it’s true these flying …

First trial romp signals Harlequins in good hands for 2026

One swallow a summer does not make, and the same goes for footy trials. One trial doesn’t prove a thing, but it can be a bit of a pointer to the path ahead in a new season. Campbelltown Harlequins kicked …

Motorbike rider, 17, charged after crashing at Bradbury

A critical incident investigation is under way following a pursuit and crash near the Campbelltown town centre. Officers attached to Campbelltown Highway Patrol attempted to stop a motorcycle about 11.20pm on Friday after it was spotted speeding on St Johns …

Downes family tribute in photographic mural

March 5, 2026 will go down in history as a pretty good day for local history In Campbelltown. Just after 11am in the morning, Campbelltown Mayor Darcy Lound unveiled a photographic “mural’’ titled Living History in the Downtown Plaza. The …

WSI runway to become walk/run track for one day only

To celebrate Australia’s most significant aviation project in more than 50 years, the public will have unprecedented access for one day only to the runway at Western Sydney International Airport (WSI). And it will be for a good cause. On …

Smeaton Grange ambulance boost for emergency health care

Outer South West Sydney residents will benefit from a newly opened temporary ambulance hub at Smeaton Grange. Minister for health Ryan Park and Member for Camden Sally Quinnell visited the new site yesterday to meet the paramedics providing care to …

Bulls have six games to save their season

After last night’s 3-1 loss to the Central Coast Mariners, it looks like things had to get worse before they got better for Macarthur FC. After just one win in 11 games, they have now dropped out of the top …

Get the site right compliance blitz to protect waterways

Campbelltown builders and developers are being encouraged to safeguard their construction materials from strong weather events to prevent the pollution of local waterways as part of the Get the Site Right campaign this month. Get the Site Right is held …

Council’s cat foster care program goes Macarthur wide

Camden Council has changed to its cat foster care program, opening the doors of the eligibility criteria a little further.  It means foster applications are now open to residents outside Camden local government area. The changes affects residents of Appin, …