Harlequins share points with Bowral after battle in the mud

The Campbelltown Harlequins clash with Bowral Blacks on Saturday was preceded by a solemn ceremony before the start of play in both first and second grade. A minute’s silence was observed for the passing of Kelly Meafua, whose brother plays …

Shooting starts on new Australian feature film in Campbelltown

In the past few days, a new Australian movie has been taking shape under our noses right here in Campbelltown. But Campbelltown isn’t the only connection to Christmess, a feature filmwhich tells a story of redemption in the days leading …

Wollondilly Council cancels Antill book launch in shire library

Wollondilly Council has become embroiled in a literary controversy after cancelling the launch of a new book in the shire library. The book, Antill Golf Club Associates, by former councillor Lynette Styles, was to have been launched by the author in …

Labor MPs returned, but as members of the government for the first time

South Western Sydney has returned three sitting MPs at Saturday’s federal election. However the tables have been turned, and Labor’s Dr Mike Freelander and Anne Stanley will go back to Canberra for third terms as part of a new Albanese …

Picton fire first warning shot as premiership race heats up

The Picton Magpies have fired the first big warning shot in the 2022 Wests Group Macarthur first grade premiership by demolishing long time rivals Camden Rams yesterday. Despite playing in front of their fans at Kirkham, Camden had no answer …

Relocation of Airds, Claymore residents to make way for new housing

Everyone in Campbelltown knows that the two huge housing commission estates at Airds and Claymore are undergoing substantial redevelopment. It is similar to what happened at the Minto housing commission area. Housing Commission homes were bulldozed and replaced with a …

Old Berrima jail set to become an even bigger tourist attraction

A trip down to the Southern Highlands for Macarthur residents usually includes checking out the numerous tourist attractions of Berrima. One of those attractions is the historic Berrima jail, which is now part of plans to convert it into a …

Having a regular doctor can make world of difference to your health

Campbelltown doctor Allison Thorn says a GP can make a world of difference to the lives of many people. That’s the reason she chose medicine, says Dr Thorn, who works at the Tharawal Aboriginal Medical Service. “There are lots of …

How about the most colourful election campaign in history

Some punters reckon this Saturday’s federal election campaign has been the most boring in living memory. And there’s some truth in that, as you would expect. As there is when the politicians declare – at every election and with a …

Three arrested near scene of home invasion at St Helens Park

Campbelltown Police have arrested three armed men who were fleeing the scene of a home invasion near Campbelltown yesterday afternoon. Police will allege in court that three men broke into the Fullerton Circuit, St Helens Park home and threatened the …

There are no plans for housing on Antill golf course: mayor, CEO

Wollondilly Council says Antill Golf Course is not going anywhere. In an extraordinary media release that’s come out of the blue, both the mayor and general manager have strongly defended council’s ‘’commitment’’ to the historic golf course. They both reject …

The Bin Chicken founder up for major NSW environmental award

Alexis Bowen, the young St Andrews woman who founded The Bin Chicken initiative, is in line to be crowned NSW environmental citizen of the year. Ms Bowen is one of nine nominees for the prestigious award, offered by the Australia …

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