MPs back $8.5b Medicare bulk bulling package ‘game changer’

Anne Stanley, Federal Member for Werriwa, says the government’s $8.5 billion Medicare bulk billing package will be a game changer. “Bulk billing is the beating heart of Medicare and it’s only a Labor Government that will continue to strengthen our …

Giving Trees return in time to bring Christmas joy

Kim Landouw from the Big Yellow Umbrella charity says the state of the national economy is impacting families like never before. “We are seeing a greater demand for our Hamper House Crisis Support Program, mental health supports, and youth outreach …

Politics of foreign conflict permeate Fisher’s Ghost art award

The politics of a conflict on the other side of the world have permeated the 2025 Fisher’s Ghost art award. On Friday night, it was announced that the winner of the $50,000 prizemoney on offer was an artist called Nicole …

It’s the Bulls bells up against Wanderers army at Campbelltown

It’s true that so far Macarthur FC fans have been outnumbered by Western Sydney Wanderers supporters when the clubs clash at Campbelltown in the A-League. It’s likely to again be the case again tomorrow night (Saturday, November 1) when the …

Ticketing offence lands man in court on firearm, knife charges

A 34 year old man who was stopped by police for a ticketing offence at Macarthur railway station has appeared in court to face a raft of charges related to the contents of his bag, including being in possession of …

Harrington Kitchens started almost 30 years ago – in the kitchen

“Growing up I wanted to be a professional golfer, but don’t we all,’’ says Mark Clarke, whose Harrington Kitchens will mark 30 years in business in April next year. We’re in the Narellan showroom, and along for the interview with …

Wests Tigers snare signature of Kiwi Ferns skipper

The Wests Tigers have snared the signature of Kiwi Ferns captain Raecene McGregor for the 2026 NRLW season. McGregor, who will join the Tigers on a two-year deal, returns to Concord having previously been involved in the club’s Harvey Norman …

Angus Taylor goes in to bat for coal mine workers

Local member Angus Taylor says the owners of the Tahmoor coal mine should either get it going or get out of the way and let someone else run it. The federal member for Hume has written a letter to the …

Mark Keaton: physical disability rugby league changed my life

Mark Keaton says that these days people say to him: look at you now, you’ve gone from strength to strength. “And it’s all down to playing physical disability rugby league, it really has changed my life,’’ says the 43 year …

Police turn to public for help on attempted home invasion

Detectives are appealing for public assistance to locate five people involved in an attempted armed home invasion in South Western Sydney. They have released images of some of the masked men (pictured above) hoping someone will recognize them. The Moorebank …

Creative Campbelltown gig full circle moment for L-Fresh the Lion

Two renowned creatives have been appointed lead artists for a $1 million project to improve the experience of pedestrians making their way from the station to the heart of the Campbelltown city centre. Campbelltown Council have partnered with Transport for …

Macquarie Fields to Mt Annan: roadworks to hit local motorists

Local road users are advised of changed traffic conditions next month on Narellan Road west of Waterworth Drive, Mount Annan. The changes are necessary to install new variable messaging signs as part of the network efficiency program. Crews will work …

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