How our university is training next generation of paramedics

Final year paramedicine students at the Campbelltown campus of Western Sydney University have just put their clinical theory into practice during a mass casualty simulation exercise, testing their skills in a simulated underground train crash scenario. The simulated “disaster’’ took …

Macarthur roads claim second life in 24 hours

A second person has died in a road crash in the Macarthur region in 24 hours. The 37 year old man died when a hatchback and a utility collided south of Campbelltown on Saturday night. Twenty four hours earlier a …

25 year old woman dies in car crash at Ingleburn

A 25 year old woman who was a passenger in a car has died following a crash near Campbelltown overnight. About 11.40pm emergency services were called to Broadhurst Road, Ingleburn, after reports a Nissan Skyline had crashed into a truck …

WSU students out of their comfort zone in the Big Apple

Last month, 12 Western Sydney University students from the school of humanities and communication arts touched down in New York City to immerse themselves in one of the most creative places in the world. After the long journey, the group …

Figtree Hill buyer has 50,000 extra reasons to be happy

It wasn’t anywhere near Thursday night’s Powerball million dollar payout, but a lucky buyer at Lendlease’s Figtree Hill residential community in Campbelltown has picked up its $50,000 cash giveaway. Suman’s name was picked out during the recent draw and he …

Surgery for woman bashed by man in road rage incident

Police are appealing for help from the public after a woman required surgery for facial injuries suffered in what is believed to be a road rage assault in Campbelltown last weekend. Police have been told a 31-year-old woman had been …

Petition backing Electoral Commission slap in the face for Liverpool

A petition sparked by Liverpool Council’s decision to dump the NSW Electoral Commission at next year’s council elections has received massive public support. Within 48 hours of local community campaigner Michael Andjelkovic launching the ePetition calling for council elections to be …

Holsworthy Barracks and community mourn loss of four lives

Anne Stanley, the federal member for Werriwa has extended her condolences to the families and friends of the four aircrew from Holsworthy Barracks lost in last week’s helicopter tragedy. On Friday, July 28 at about 11pm an Australian Army MRH-90 …

More to missing persons cases than you think

Missing Persons Week 2023 has officially launched with the goal to shine a light on the investigative processes involved in dealing with unidentified bodies and human remains. This year, State Crime Command’s Missing Persons Registry has received 42 reports, and …

Federal, state grants are now up for grabs

Federal Member for Hume Angus Taylor says he is pleased to once again invite hard working local community groups to apply for a volunteer grant. Mr Taylor said grants between $1,000 and $5,000 are available – to buy small equipment …

Forums to focus on local access to mental health services

Interested community members, health professionals and mental health service providers are invited to join South Western Sydney Primary Health Network (SWSPHN) to share their experiences in accessing mental health services across our region. SWSPHN hosts local health forums twice a …

Hannan hammers govt over infrastructure for giant housing plan

The residents of outer South Western Sydney deserve better than wall to wall houses and to be a political football passed between Liberal and Labor, says the independent MP Judy Hannan. In a scathing attack over the lack of planning …