Campbelltown legend Frank Ward tells his life story on radio

Frank Ward’s family links go as far back as the second mayor of Campbelltown. The 93 year old has lived a rich and varied life, much of it in Campbelltown. In recent years he has been living in Shoal Bay, …

Howzat: Order of Australia honour for Campbelltown cricket administrator

Most people in Campbelltown would know Jason Ellsmore through his various roles at the Ghosts – the Campbelltown Camden District Cricket Club. Mr Ellsmore has been made a Member in the general division of the Order of Australia (AM) after …

Carnival atmosphere at Campbelltown Sports Stadium for NRL clash

There was a carnival atmosphere at Campbelltown yesterday when Wests Tigers hosted Manly Sea Eagles. Three games of footy on a Sunday afternoon with clear blue skies had the fans all smiles when they entered the wonderful sporting facility that …

Pair to face court after Oran Park noise complaint gets out of control

A man due to face court today was one of two people charged after allegedly assaulting police who responded to a noise complaint in Oran Park overnight. About 12.50am this morning (Sunday 12 June 2022), officers attached to Camden Police …

This man listed as missing after failing to make medical appointment

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from the Campbelltown area. Darren McMartin, aged 55, failed to attend a medical appointment at Campbelltown about 3pm yesterday (Friday 10 June 2022). Officers attached to Campbelltown City Police …

24 Hour cancer charity: Paul Borg reflects on his late father’s legacy

For Paul Borg, the launch of the annual 24 Hour Fight Against Cancer Macarthur fundraising drive is a very special day. His father Fred, who established the charity 18 years ago, passed away in 2016. But to their credit, the …

Former police officer charged over secret filming

A former police officer from the Macarthur region will appear in court today charged over alleged sexual and domestic violence-related offences. In January 2022, officers from Camden Police Area Command commenced an investigation after attending a local property, where they …

Two million motorists can’t be wrong: FuelCheck app works

Motorists are being reminded to download the NSW Government’s popular FuelCheck app and find the cheapest fuel at the bowser, with new figures revealing there have been two million downloads. Using the technology regularly could save motorists in excess of …

Tell us all about the promised rapid bus services to new airport

The state Labor opposition have called on the NSW Government to come clean on plans for so called rapid bus services from outer South Western Sydney, including the Macarthur region, to the Western Sydney Airport when it opens in 2026. …

Gang gang cockatoos in the spotlight this afternoon

It seems that it’s all about cockatoos of one kind or another today. This morning we reported on plans to thwart white cockatoos from opening lids of waste and recycling bins and making a mess in our suburban streets. Now …

Councillor’s plan for latches on our bins to thwart cockatoos

When I heard about Councillor Matt Stellino’s idea to put latches on Campbelltown’s waste and recycling bins my first thought was: surely that will be a problem when they are collected by the garbage trucks. But after talking to him …

Cobbitty water supply legacy of second World War

One legacy of the Second World War in the local area was the foundation of the Cobbitty water supply. The water supply story is included in a new anthology by the Camden Historical Society. It’s one of a number of …

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