SUV passenger dies on the scene after Picton Road crash

A male passenger has died when the car he was travelling in crashed along Picton Road this morning. The fatal single vehicle incident took place near the intersection of Maldon Bridge Road at about 4.45am. Emergency services responded to reports …

Macarthur Wests Tigers junior reps offer ray of hope for the future

The NRL side is a basket case, but at least there are signs the future could be brighter for Wests Tigers. The joint venture club’s Andrew Johns Cup representative side – under 16s – have made the grand final for …

Paul Hawker knew there was a time for everything

There is a time for everything, And a season for every activity; A time to be born and a time to die, A time to plant and a time to uproot, A time to kill and a time to heal, …

Hagarty urges federal election candidates to support recovery plan

The coming federal election is an opportunity to focus on helping local communities recover from the damage caused by the pandemic, says Liverpool councillor Nathan Hagarty. He is calling on candidates in the election to “Don’t Leave Local Communities Behind’’. …

Lifeline Macarthur-Western Sydney receives award for saving lives

Lifeline Macarthur-Western Sydney have received the 2022 Suicide Prevention Australia NSW LiFE Workplace Award. The award recognises the organisation’s work with the community and the Lifeline Mobile Café initiative, which provides crisis support and mental health awareness. The Suicide Prevention …

Historic neglect: Sydney west, south west unite for better deal

Campbelltown MP Greg Warren is leading the charge against the state government and its “historic neglect’’ of Western and South Western Sydney. Mr Warren, who is also the opposition spokesman on Western Sydney, joined forces with Prospect MP Hugh McDermott …

Gross Pollutant Traps focus of new Georges River pollution fight

Last financial year, Georges Riverkeeper prevented more than 52 tons of rubbish from entering the river that runs from Appin to Botany Bay. But the fight is far from over, which is why a new anti-litter project is in the …

The life and times of Harry Hunt: final farewell to a visionary

Paying tribute to the life and times of the late Harry Hunt presents a conundrum: where to start? This wonderful man, who lost his life to the darned disease we’ve all been trying to avoid since the start of 2020, …

Freelander says cost of living hasn’t gone up overnight

The Member for Macarthur has criticised the Coalition Government’s Budget, calling it a “political ploy to buy votes ahead of an election”. Responding to the Budget, which was handed down last night in federal parliament, Dr Mike Freelander said it …

Planning starts on brand new main library for Campbelltown

Planning to relocate the Campbelltown city centre library services has started ahead of construction of a world class healthcare innovation hub and cancer care centre on the Hurley Street site. Building works will soon begin on the first stage of …

Wests Tigers need fresh coaching and team selection perspective

After their 16-12 debacle against the NZ Warriors last Friday, the Wests Tigers head north this Thursday. They will take on Gold Coast Titans, who have looked better than their solitary win from three outings. Wests Tigers head coach Michael …

Forum to hear horror NDIS stories of families living with autism

When it comes to autism, few people know more about the massive challenges it presents to those on the spectrum and their families than Grace Fava. The mother of two children with autism, Ms Fava is also the founder and …

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