Constables charged with assault of 92 year old man in Picton

Two local police officers have been charged with the assault of a 92-year-old man earlier this year in Wollondilly. Officers from the Camden area police command responded to reports of a domestic incident at a home at Campbell Street, Picton, …

Enduring legacy: Anoulack’s naming honour bid for Shirley Connolly

The member for Macquarie Fields, Anoulack Chanthivong, is calling on Campbelltown City Council to rename the netball complex at Coronation Park, Minto in honour of the late Shirley Connolly. Mr Chanthivong has written to Mayor of Campbelltown George Greiss proposing …

Big wins for Bulls Academy, Macarthur Rams

Bulls FC Academy and Macarthur Rams are neck and neck in the race for finals spots in the 2024 NPL NSW women’s football competition. It follows solid wins at home for both, 2-0 for the Rams over Football NSW Institute …

Concept design call for Picton Bypass project

Transport for NSW has officially called for expressions of interest to develop concept designs for the long awaited – and badly needed – Picton Bypass project. And local Independent MP Judy Hannan (pictured above), who has pushed hard for it …

‘Reports and letters requested’ can be intriguing read

There’s an item in the monthly meeting business paper of Campbelltown Council that I’ve always found rather intriguing. Its title is Reports and Letters Requested. The requests come from your elected representatives, the councillors, and some of them can be …

Another milestone for 24 Hour Fight Against Cancer Macarthur

Over 20 years, the 24 Hour Fight Against Cancer Macarthur has evolved into being much more than a charity. That is still its main mission, to raise funds to ensure that we have a world class cancer therapy centre right …

Macarthur FC winter school holiday clinics for free

Here’s some good news for parents looking to save some money: Macarthur FC have announced that their winter school holiday clinics will be available free of charge. The clinics will be held every weekday during the upcoming school holidays, featuring …

Cool: Chill Fest returns to Koshigaya Park on July 5

Chill Fest, one of Campbelltown’s newest attractions, is back again this winter. It will be at Koshigaya Park, which will again transform into a winter wonderland during the July school holidays. Chill Fest in 2024 will be on from July …

It’s been a long time, but Pete’s still got it

Blast from the past: at the recent Picton chamber of commerce annual charity golf day at Antill golf course was none other than Pete Roberts. But in ancient times, before the turn of the century, he ran Pete’s Café, located …

Sun sets on Macarthur Centre for Sustainable Living after 17 years

The Macarthur Centre for Sustainable Living (MCSL) at Mt Annan is set to close when funding from Campbelltown Council runs out before Christmas. Letters of support from local state and federal MPs urging council to reconsider its decision to end …

Tributes flow after passing of Campbelltown netball legend

When Campbelltown and District Netball Association posted this notice on their social media site about the passing of Shirley Connolly the response was huge. There were hundreds of tributes to a woman who was the driving force of netball in …

More than 3000 people visit Campbelltown Billabong Parklands

When the hot weather is here will be the real test of the Campbelltown Billabong Parklands, which welcomed 3,092 people through the gates since it was officially opened on Saturday morning. And what’s more, tickets for this upcoming Saturday and …