Flying kangaroo set to become a fixture at WSI

At 11am on Sunday, October 25, a Jetstar Airbus A320 will take off at Western Sydney International airport headed for the Gold Coast. If all goes well, it will be the first commercial passenger flight from the new airport at …

Mayor says NAIDOC Week brings the community together

Mayor of Campbelltown Darcy Lound says we’re “very lucky to share a strong connection with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities here in Campbelltown’’. Speaking ahead of this year’s NAIDOC Week celebrations, he said: “It’s wonderful to once again …

Fires devastate Menangle institution, footy club amenities block

What are the odds that there would be two major fires within the space of 13 days in our area. On May 25, fire broke out in a building that’s been the lifeblood of the Menangle community for more than …

Fisher’s Gig set to rock Campbelltown once again

Local musicians aged 12 to 24 are encouraged to submit their expression of interest and video audition to compete in Campbelltown’s Fisher’s Gig 2026. The musical contest will return on Saturday, October 31, as part of this year’s Festival of …

Three local heroes named in King’s Birthday honours list

Reiltin Bullock, a 91 year old Campbelltown resident, was among the 948 Australians recognised in the 2026 King’s Birthday honours list. Mrs Bullock, pictured above, received a Medal in the Order of Australia (OAM) for services to the community of …

Why former mayor George Greiss became a planner

The first thing I want to ask George Greiss, the former Mayor of Campbelltown, is why he has become a planner after retiring from politics in 2024. Surely, I say to him, you didn’t dream about becoming a planner when …

Councillor wants local women to ‘take back the night’

Councillor Isabella Wisniewska wants Campbelltown women to take back the night – for exercise. At next Tuesday’s meeting, the young Labor councillor (pictured above) will table a plan in which council will host a safe training night for women once …

Indigenous talent identification day on the way

The South West Sydney Academy of Sport says it’s proud to announce the return of its annual Indigenous talent identification day at Minto Indoor Sports Centre on Friday, July 24. Supported by Underwriting Agencies Australia, the Indigenous talent identification day …

Former police on the golf course for a good cause

The fourth annual Macarthur retired and former police association charity golf day has raised $20,215. The association’s 2026 goal was to raise enough money to support Campbelltown Hospital by purchasing a Verathon bladder scanner i10 portable non invasive ultrasound device …

Appeal to help families in need get through winter

Wests Group Macarthur have once again joined forces with Big Yellow Umbrella to help local families doing tough get through the cold of winter. The 2026 Winter Food Appeal was launched at Wests League Club. Donations of non-perishable pantry items …

Tigers put Dogs back in their kennel, now for the Panthers

Coming off their hard-fought 22-16 win against the Bulldogs, the Tigers will take on Penrith Panthers this Sunday in round 14 of the NRL Telstra Premiership. Penrith play a similar style of footy to the Bulldogs, so the Tigers will …

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat coming soon

Camden Musical Society is set to dazzle local audiences later this month with its vibrant new production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Running at the Camden Civic Centre from 12 – 21 June 2026, the production of the …