Meet the Liberal candidate who climbed up to Mt Everest base camp

Growing up in Nepal, Binod Paudel once got up to base camp of Mt Everest. He remembers it well: “It’s pretty exciting, you feel the real freshness of the air up there,’’ he recalls of the day he was more …

Voters anxious about the economy, says Dr Freelander

Voters in Macarthur are anxious about the economy and cost of living pressures, says Labor candidate Dr Mike Freelander. Taking a 10 minute break from handing how to vote leaflets to voters at the Ingleburn pre-poll on Wednesday, Dr Freelander …

Harlequins determined to make amends after first round loss

Going down to the Wollongong Vikings 33-22 in round one last weekend wasn’t the way the Harlequins were hoping to start the 2022 Illawarra Rugby Premiership season. Celebrating 50 years of flying the rugby flag in Campbelltown and the wider …

Labor promise to end congestion nightmare in Austral, Middleton Grange

Getting about is a bit of a nightmare for some Austral and Middleton Grange residents. That’s because there is only one road in and out of their neighbourhood, while Cowpasture Road provides the only opportunity to cross the M7 and …

Western Sydney University opens doors to prospective students

Thinking of going to university but would like to know more? Western Sydney University is inviting of prospective students to check out – much of it from the comfort of their own homes – what it has to offer. Explore …

Community building program has $400,000 up for grabs

The 2022 community building partnership program has $400,000 up for grabs. And all community groups, not-for-profits and sporting groups – even schools – in Campbelltown have to do to get a slice of that pot of taxpayers’ money is apply …

Macarthur orchid survey comes up trumps, despite obstacles

Macarthur Australasian Native Orchid Society’s local native orchid survey faced a number of obstacles, but overall it can be declared a success on a number of levels. The year long survey, funded with a local community investment program grant from …

True Blue state charging ahead with electric vehicle network

NSW is on the road to building the country’s largest electric vehicle charging network. As part of the plan, the state government is currently offering $20 million in grants to establish up to 3,500 electric vehicle chargers in regional areas …

Camden Brick Show has a treat or two in store for Lego fans

Local Lego lovers are set for a treat with new, large builds and a special visit organised for the third annual Camden Brick Show later this month. The Brick Show will be hosted by Playwell Events, with more than 70 …

Time to fight back against foxes, but keep it simple

South Western Sydney residents are invited to hear how they can join the fight against pest animals in their area with two free online events later this month. A joint initiative between NSW Department of Primary Industries and Greater Sydney …

Houston, we have a problem if 36-22 loss is as good as it gets

Most observers agreed that the Wests Tigers played pretty well last Saturday afternoon in going down 36-22 to Manly at Brookvale. A couple of critical errors led to tries for the home side, and one or two 50-50 refereeing decisions …

Child development unit at Campbelltown Hospital: Labor

An Albanese Government would invest $4 million to establish a child development unit at Campbelltown Hospital. Linda Burney, Labor’s shadow minister for families and social services, made the commitment announcement at Manooka Valley community preschool in Currans Hill. Ms Burney …

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