Plastic free July rebate on offer for a third year

A Campbelltown Council rebate that aims to encourage people to reduce the amount of waste that goes into landfill by choosing more sustainable options is being made available for the third year in a row. It’s also part of the …

Little indie filmmaker from Campbelltown taking on the world

The way Daniel Fenech tells it he and Matt Formston really bonded during the shooting of a corporate video a few years ago. Formston is the star of The Blind Sea, a documentary film that’s a finalist in this year’s …

Injuries, suspensions force Benji to reshuffle the pack once again

Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall has named a 22-man squad for Friday night’s Round 14 match against the Dragons in Wollongong. There are a few changes to the side which lost to the Cowboys 42-28 in Round 12, with a …

Cultures, food of the world coming to Wollondilly

Cultural Connections is an event that will showcase diversity in performance, food and entertainment – and it’s coming to Wollondilly Shire later this month. There will be a range of live performances from diverse cultures including a lion dance to …

Current and ex-cops pick up golf clubs for good cause

For the second year in a row current and former police officers from around the Macarthur region packed their golf bags and headed to Lakeside Camden. Last year, the inaugural event organised by the Macarthur Retired and Former Police Association …

Shots fired during home invasion in Tahmoor

Police have commenced an investigation following a home invasion in Tahmoor last night. According to the police report, emergency services were called to Lintina Street, Tahmoor when gun shots were heard by neighbours around 10.40pm. On arrival, officers attached to …

BlueFit wins tender to run Camden’s aquatic centres

Camden Council has recently announced that BlueFit has been selected as the successful tender for the management and operation of Mount Annan Leisure Centre, Camden War Memorial Pool and the soon to open $63 million Oran Park leisure centre. BlueFit, …

All roads lead to Western Sydney International Airport

The 2024-25 NSW Budget will include $10.5 million for Appin Road. The money will be used for an upgraded intersection at St Johns Road. The Minns Government says this part of “building a stronger connection from Wollongong and the South …

Appeal under way as cost of living hurts families

More and more Macarthur families are feeling the pinch this winter from rising living costs, including higher interest rates, increased weekly rental payments and growing grocery bills. Big Yellow Umbrella, a local charity providing services to the community since 1987, …

Bulls academy women’s team on the way up

Macarthur has two teams competing in the National Premier Leagues Women’s NSW premiership, Rams and the Bulls Academy. Rams won the title last yar and started this season well, but have been off the pace in recent weeks. While their …

Four wins on the trot: Harlequins too good for Bowral

Campbelltown Harlequins defeated Bowral 39-17 on Saturday to record their fourth win on the trot. The club’s talented women’s side also won, defeating Parramatta 24-7. Rugby correspondent ANDREW CHOICE reports from a sodden Campbelltown Showground: On a gloomy and rainy …

Wollondilly residents want more schools and supermarkets

Roads, facilities such as schools, hospitals and supermarkets and infrastructure to support population growth were rated by respondents to a new survey as the top three priorities for the Wollondilly Shire. And with a council election around three months away, …