Bulls FC Academy blown away in heavy defeat

The region’s top women’s soccer teams, reigning champions Bulls FC Academy and Macarthur Rams suffered a heavy defeat and a 0-0 draw on the weekend. Bulls FC Academy capitulated at the Village Green to go down 4-0 to home side …

Minister visits Reiby youth justice centre in Airds

Minister for youth justice Jihad Dib visited Reiby youth justice centre in Airds on Sunday morning to announce work has commenced on major upgrades to youth justice centres across NSW. He said the upgrades are part of the Minns Labor …

Angus Taylor calls on residents to report fuel shortages

Federal Liberal leader Angus Taylor has called on the residents of his electorate, Hume, to report fuel shortages in their area using a new website, www.nofuelhere.com.au. “People don’t have the luxury of jumping on a bus or working from home,’’ …

Mighty Blues are set to fly high once again

Shannon Prenter can hardly contain his excitement about what’s happening at the club he runs as president, the South West Sydney Blues. Two days out from the opening round of the 2026 Sydney AFL season, Prenter is having a chat …

Labor by-election candidate slams library closure plan

The Labor candidate for the Liverpool south ward by-election, Zeli Munjiza, has slammed the Liberal-controlled council’s consideration of a plan that may see Miller Library shut its doors. “I strongly oppose this proposal. Full stop,” said Ms Munjiza, pictured above. …

Dilly signs up for Illawarra Shoalhaven alliance

Wollondilly Shire Council has revealed it is going to become a full member of the Illawarra Shoalhaven Joint Organisation. Wollondilly has been an associate member for several years, but framework did not provide a pathway for full membership. Under proposed …

Remarkable first responders who put others before themselves

Gail Schmidt, a volunteer with the NSW Rural Fire Service in Catherine Field was last night named 2026 first responder of the year in Macarthur. Stephen Hammond, a retained firefighter at the Camden brigade of NSW Fire & Rescue for …

We’re a work in progress, says Marshall after Souths setback

This was Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall after his team’s narrow 20-16 loss to Souths last Saturday in Gosford: “I would have preferred to win, but at the same time, like we’re setting foundations for the way we want to play our footy, …

A little bit of funding goes a long way in local sport

The NSW Government’s local sport grant program funding numbers are not huge, but they make a big difference to local sporting groups. The program provides grants for minor facility upgrades, new equipment and programs that support and encourage participation in …

Singapore Airlines first flight out of WSI locked in

After years of construction, we finally have a date of what could be the first commercial internation al flight out of Western Sydney International airport. November 23, that’s the date for what certainly will be the first flight by Singapore …

New chief scientist perfect fit for Ingham Institute

The newly appointed Ingham Institute research director and chief scientist is an internationally recognised researcher whose work focuses on improving the safety, quality and experience of healthcare systems. Which makes Professor Reema Harrison (pictured above) perfect for the job of …

Kya Stewart dynamite in Tropfest People’s Choice winning film

Meet the Campbelltown actress who just about stole the show at home grown short film festival Tropfest this year. Kya Stewart hit a rare milestone with two films selected for 2026 Tropfest, which attracted an audience of more than 35,000 people at …

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