Why Picton chamber of commerce is changing its name

The Picton Chamber of Commerce says it wants to better represent and support the diverse range of businesses within the Wollondilly Shire. Changing its name is part of the transformation, and that’s exactly what this business group has done. Following …

Wests Tigers team changes more often than the weather

You’ve got to feel for Benji Marshall: first season as head coach and everything that could go wrong already has – just 14 rounds in. Injuries, suspensions, sin bins, rank stupidity from some of his players, bunker blunder or three, …

Smiths Creek: bushland crown jewel now even better

Work is starting on a series of enhancements to improve the visitor experience across Smiths Creek Reserve, while protecting the reserve’s stunning environment and wildlife. A series of artworks being painted on the concrete pylons found near the Corunna Avenue …

Order of Australia awards in need of awareness spit and polish

We live in an age when there are more awards than you can poke a stick at – and there’s no end in sight. It seems every man and his dog can start some kind of award program these days. …

Mayor Greiss lashes out at Minns housing targets

After a year of supporting the Minns Government plans to deal with the so called housing crisis, Campbelltown Mayor George Greiss has launched a scathing attack on new housing targets released last week. In a detailed critique contained in a …

OAM for mayor who brought stability to Liverpool

A former mayor and a car dealer – both from Liverpool – are the only two recipients from the entire outer South West Sydney region of 2024 Order of Australia honours. The former mayor is Wendy Waller (pictured above), who …

Award winning author Tanya Nellestein guest speaker in Wollondilly

The next Wollondilly Women in Business Network breakfast on June 18 will feature award winning author Tanya Nellestein as guest speaker. A dynamic speaker, Ms Nellestein is also director of publisher Ink Business. She has made her mark as an …

We’re in limbo land: Luddenham residents call for action

Luddenham Progress Association is calling on the NSW Government to immediately implement the Luddenham Village Strategy, which recommends residential growth to the north. The strategy was released 28 months ago but Luddenham residents say they are still waiting and fed …

Macquarie Fields driver testing centre proves popular

A dedicated driver testing centre at Macquarie Fields opened just six months ago has proven popular for people wanting to get on the road. More than 4,000 driving tests and 1,000 computer-based knowledge tests have been completed six months since …

Billabong opening part of community celebration

It may have polarised the community for more than six years, but this long weekend all roads lead to Campbelltown Billabong Parklands. Even signs have gone up at the main entrances to Campbelltown, from Raby Road to Narellan Road. There …

Fun way to make a difference to the lives of our young people

Youth Solutions and their supporters believe that all young people deserve to have the capacity to live healthy, safe and well-connected lives. But it does more than just pay lip service: Youth Solutions raises the funds needed to run drug …

Alanna Kennedy: From Campbelltown Cobras to the Matildas

She’s born and bred in Campbelltown and at the age of 29 Alanna Kennedy is about to participate in a third Olympic Games as a key member of Australia’s most popular national team, the Matildas. It’s a remarkable achievement from …