‘Transformational’ projects in the running for Westinvest millions

Urban bike paths, outdoor fitness facilities, improvements to community and sporting facilities, playspaces, bridge upgrades, walking trails and town centre beautification works are among the projects that could be headed for Campbelltown. They would all be paid for by the …

The Voice champ to perform after Wests v Manly game at Campbelltown

Wests Tigers will host the Manly Sea Eagles at Campbelltown Sports Stadium on Sunday week. The round 14 NRL clash brings two old foes back in Wests and Manly and should be a ripper. Whatever happens in the match, once …

Book launch looked a lot like a good, old Campbelltown reunion

There were so many familiar faces there it made walking into last night’s Jeff McGill book launch in the Mary Sheil Centre feel like a reunion. It was the sort of gathering you used to get in Campbelltown before the …

Eschol Park football club’s Pink and Blue day is back with a bang

In 40 years, Eschol Park Football Club has grown to become Campbelltown’s biggest home for soccer players young, old, boys and girls. The Wolves tribe consists of more than 800 registered players taking part in winter competitions and over 1,000 …

Body found inside Razorback home after fire

An investigation has been launched into the grim discovery of a body inside a house near Picton after a fire was extinguished in the early hours of this morning. The person found deceased inside, who is believed to be the …

Now you can quit smoking for the good of the planet, too

Today is World No Tobacco Day and anyone in South Western Sydney considering quitting smoking for the health benefits has another reason to do so: the good of the planet. The World Health Organization’s theme for this year’s campaign is …

Domestic dogs attacking livestock, says Wollondilly Council

Wollondilly Council has launched an investigation into reports of domestic dog attacks on livestock in the Orangeville and Werombi areas. Council says its rangers are carrying out patrols and will impound any dogs that are found to be on someone …

Clothing appeal to help our homeless stay warm this winter

The 2022 Winter Appeal is giving local residents the chance to help those less fortunate than themselves get through the cold months ahead. An initiative between Wests Group Macarthur and Big Yellow Umbrella, the appeal is seeking donations of new …

Poor marks for state government over schools infrastructure neglect

Concerns over children’s safety and overcrowding at a local primary school were at the heart of an attack on the state government by Labor leaders Chriss Minns and his deputy Prue Car earlier today. At a media conference held near …

Engine room, bench key factors as Harlequins break their duck

Mostly the Campbelltown Harlequins can thank their forward pack for their first victory of the season, a 38-7 demolition of Kiama at Wilton on Saturday evening. The venue resulted from a last minute change brought about by the usual reason: …

Female Picton pioneers did more than just play golf 100 years ago

Did you know that legendary Campbelltown tennis star Rose Payten, pictured above, was also a mean golfer? No, neither did I, until I came across her name on page 17 of the Lynette Styles book, Antill Golf Club Associates. Nor …

Campbelltown Collegians talk of the town after consecutive victories

Just three weeks ago the Campbelltown Collegians returned from Mittagong after a 68-10 defeat to the Lions. After such a heavy defeat it all looked downhill from there for the newcomers to the 2022 Wests Group Macarthur first grade premiership. …

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