Future made in Australia: here’s your chance, says local MP

Member for Werriwa Anne Stanley wants business enterprises in her electorate to play a part in the Future Made in Australia campaign. Her call came in the wake of the launch of round 16 of the Cooperative Research Centres Projects …

Camden Rams juggernaut rolls on after another big win

The Camden Rams juggernaut continued on its merry way on the weekend with a smashing victory over neighbours Narellan Jets. At almost the halfway point of the Macarthur Conference rugby league premiership the biggest question is who’s going to stop …

Leppington MP welcomes security boost for religious organisations

Local MP Nathan Hagarty says Leppington faith communities are set to benefit as the NSW Government delivers on its promise to ensure places of worship across the state are safer and more secure through the Safe Places for Faith Communities …

Three wins on the trot after gutsy effort from the Harlequins

Campbelltown Harlequins have made it three wins on the trot after a gutsy win over Shamrocks at Ocean Park, Woonona on Saturday. The final score of 36-25 flattered the home side, writes our rugby correspondent ANDREW CHOICE. After two impressive …

Music and dance of the world on stage at Campbelltown arts centre

Cultural Carnivale, two concerts of music and dance at the Campbelltown arts centre on June 30 is shaping up as the cultural event of the year in Macarthur. A rich tapestry of global musical traditions, from the Scottish Highlands to …

Rams beaten at home, Bulls FC Academy girls topple Manly

When Macarthur Rams drew first blood in their big clash with Apia Leichhardt at Lynwood Park yesterday a home side win was on the cards. But in fact the joy from Tenealle Hay’s goal only lasted 60 seconds, with the …

Carrington: beautiful retirement village with the lot

Carrington retirement village is a few minutes from the heart of Camden. The entrance is at a roundabout high up on Werombi Road where you turn right. The first thing you notice is Carrington House, a Victorian building opened in …

Community groups have until June 14 to apply for council funding

Community groups, charities, sporting groups and not for profit organisations can now apply for Wollondilly Shire Council’s community grants. The program provides funding towards projects, events and equipment purchases to support community organisations and groups operating within the Wollondilly local …

How migrants give back by helping those who arrive after them

The theme for this year’s Volunteer Week (19-26 May) is “something for everyone’’. But more importantly it shines a light on remarkable stories of migrants like Shereen Abdelaal, pictured above, whose efforts highlight the positive impact of giving back, on …

New survey finds Camden residents are living the dream

It’s no secret that people who live in the Camden area are a pretty happy lot and one rarely hears a Camden resident being negative about their neck of the woods. They are prosperous, enjoy an enviable city-country lifestyle, have …

Outdoor toddler play-therapy space makeover gets thumbs up

The community of Campbelltown will benefit from the refurbishment of Karitane’s outdoor toddler play-therapy space at the Campbelltown Early Parenting Service, says the member for Campbelltown, Greg Warren,. The work will be funded via $184,700 obtained under the NSW Government’s …

Avalanche of points as rugby league attacks dominate games

An avalanche of points were scored in round eight of the Macarthur Conference rugby league premiership on the weekend. All up, 328 points were scored across the five games of what we used to call the Group 6 competition. Three …