International Women’s Day focus on ‘balancing the scales’

Campbelltown will celebrate this year’s International Women’s Day with a free community event. On Monday, March 9, from 10am to 2pm, Forum Q and Lithgow Street in the town centre will come alive with market stalls, wellbeing opportunities and self-care …

Woman in court over $400,000 Denham Court daycare centre fraud

Detectives from State Crime Command’s Financial Crimes Squad have charged a woman following an investigation into the alleged fraudulent operation of an unregistered daycare centre in Denham Court. Strike Force Lutterworth was established by State Crime Command’s Financial Crimes Squad …

Local MP praises social benefits of men’s sheds

A local MP has heaped praise on men’s sheds for the social benefits they bring to the local community. Speaking at the sod turning ceremony to signal start of work on a permanent new home for Warradale men’s shed, Judy …

NSW Premier to speak at Campbelltown business luncheon

NSW Premier Chris Minns will be the keynote speaker at a Campbelltown Chamber of Commerce business leadership luncheon next month. “We are delighted to confirm the Premier’s attendance and are very much looking forward to what promises to be a …

Stress Reset workshops: founder to step up to the plate

Quest for Life founder Petrea King (pictured above) is stepping in to co-facilitate The Stress Resetone-day workshops later this week in Campbelltown, alongside wellbeing expert Austin Stewart. Ms King’s involvement brings a unique depth of insight and experience to this workshop …

Bradbury wildlife corridor will get the Clean Up treatment

Most locals know the bit of Fishers Ghost Creek that runs on the northern end of Koshigaya Park, separating the open space and Campbelltown Mall But the creek associated with the ghost of Fred Fisher, is actually quite a long …

Amy Harrison Cup now a huge celebration of women’s football

When he was a junior player, James Kelly became friends with Amy Harrison, another local kid who loved the round ball game. Harrison, born April 1996, went on to become a football superstar, playing for Sydney FC at the age …

New logistics hub to be network’s biggest

A new logistics hub about to open in Macarthur will mark the beginning of a new chapter in the region. The new hub in Smeaton Grange will be the largest in the Pack & Send Australia network. “This is a …

Downes mural captures rich history of first department store

When the Campbelltown City Library was officially opened at its new location last year, it added another chapter in the rich history of the Downes Plaza. On November 1, 1951, Rex Downes and his two brothers opened the first modern …

Hagarty rips into plans to rezone Rossmore Grange

Factories, warehousing, concrete and heavy trucks should not replace land that could instead deliver parks, recreation facilities and green space for growing families, says Nathan Hagarty, the Member for Leppington. Mr Hagarty, pictured above, has slammed a proposal that could …

Finalists revealed in this year’s Blake art prize

One of Australia’s most historic and respected art awards – whose home is right here in the great South West – has revealed its latest chapter. Liverpool Powerhouse has announced the 33 finalists in the 69th Blake Art Prize, a …

Foods of the world on offer from tonight

The Most Blessed Nights street food market is back again at Liverpool, bringing with it street entertainment, the food of the world and evenings of enjoyment for every member of the family. It starts from tonight, Friday, February 20, from …