Justin Matamua rewarded for sensational debut for Wests Tigers

Campbelltown junior Justin Matamua was one of the few bright spots for the Wests Tigers when they went down 28-20 to the Eels at Leichhardt Oval last Saturday. Matamua was unlucky to be sinbinned but made amends when he returned …

Governments working together is what people want to see in a crisis

Macarthur MP Dr Mike Freelander has welcomed the joint federal-state response to the impact of the severe storms and wild weather that hit South Western Sydney and other parts of NSW. The Albanese Federal Government and the NSW Government have …

Defenders join herd at Macarthur FC in time for preseason training

Macarthur FC have signed two defenders for the upcoming A-League season just in time for the start of preseason training under new coach Dwight Yorke, pictured above One is Matthew Millar, 25, who is coming to Campbelltown from Scottish club …

Way Out West festival back with bubbles of fun for everyone

After an enforced two year hiatus, the popular Way Out West – WOW – festival returns to Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre this September. An expanded seven day program overflowing with crazy and creative family fun means the festival is set …

Wests board director Warren Thomson steps down after 19 years

Warren Thomson made a difference in his 19 years as a director of Wests Group Macarthur. But he also believes it was one of the best experiences of his life. “Serving on the Wests Group board of directors has been …

Campaign under way to give Bradfield the flick from aerotropolis

In 2020, there was a state government sponsored campaign to find a name for the aerotropolis – the high-tech city next to the new airport being built at Badgerys Creek. The campaign asked the community to take part by sending …

Time for fourth jab to help stop Omicron in its tracks

As we go deep into winter it is now clear there is a growing third Omicron wave. The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) have now recommended that Australians over 50 receive a fourth Covid vaccination. If you are …

Super coaches at the helm of Ghosts men’s, women’s teams

Two years out from their 40th anniversary, the Camden Campbelltown Ghosts cricket club have signalled they’re serious about winning trophies by appointing two super coaches for season 2022-23 and beyond. Former Australian Test cricketer Jason Krezja will be the new …

Time to move from Reimagining to implementation of the vision

It is becoming increasingly obvious that Campbelltown’s new mayor George Greiss is not someone who would throw the baby out with the bathwater. He has used his mayoral minute every month to discuss the major challenges he has inherited from …

Raising Warragamba Dam wall is no flood mitigation silver bullet

Raising the Warragamba Dam wall isn’t the silver bullet to reducing flooding, says Wollondilly Mayor Matt Gould. He has also questioned why water wasn’t released from the dam 10 days before the arrival of the rains that caused the most …

Join plastic free July campaign to get $100 reusable nappy rebate

Campbelltown residents can now access a 50 percent rebate up to the value of $100 on reusable nappies and sanitary products as part of council’s plastic free July promotions. The project is an initiative to reward and encourage people to …

Extension in the air as new markets get thumbs up

It hasn’t been the easiest year to start something new like open air community markets. But despite a number of obstacles, Campbelltown’s Handmade and Homegrown Markets On Q are set to continue operating at least until the end of 2022. …

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