Let’s talk Camden play spaces: always room for improvement

Camden has almost 130 play spaces across the local government area, but Mayor Ashleigh Cagney says there’s always room for improvement. That’s why Cr Cagney, herself the mother of four young children, is keen to encourages residents to have their …

Bulls withdraw request for council funding of community program

Campbelltown Council, as expected, has rejected a Macarthur FC request for a $2.5 million extension of a community partnership program which ends on June 30. However, there was a twist in the tale while council was debating the request from …

Drum roll: Campbelltown Billabong to finally open, on June 8

Getting the controversial Campbelltown Billabong Parklands project completed has not been an easy journey, Mayor George Greiss admitted during Tuesday night’s council meeting. After announcing that the Billabong would be officially opened on Saturday, June 8, Cr Greiss explained how …

Learner driver in court after refusing to stop for police

A learner driver will face court today following a pursuit with police in Campbelltown last night. Officers attached to Campbelltown City Police Area Command were patrolling around Ingleburn about 11.50pm (Tuesday, May 14), when they attempted to stop a Ford …

Labor MPs welcome cost of living relief in Chalmers Budget

The two federal MPs who represent outer South Western Sydney say last night’s budget will bring cost of living relief for locals – and a future made in Australia. Anne Stanley (Werriwa) and Mike Freelander (Macarthur, both of whom are …

Work under way for 259 new homes at Appin Grove

Works have started this week on Appin’s newest neighbourhood, Appin Grove, which will provide 259 homes for young families. The demand for housing in Macarthur remains strong with lots in Appin Grove selling out just three months after development approval …

Benji, you’ve gotta keep the faith

It’s no surprise that the critics are lining up to crash tackle Benji Marshall’s coaching ability. And the hyperbole just gets more extreme from one hack to the next. “Hurtling to the bottom’’ was the verdict from the most recent …

Get the site right campaign goes into blitz mode

Builders and developers in the Campbelltown area are being urged to safeguard their construction materials from high wind and other strong weather events to prevent pollution of local waterways. The call is part of the 2024 Get the Site Right …

Winter – what is it good for – well, there’s the footy

After the two weeks of cold, wet and generally miserable weather we suffered through the question on everyone’s lips is, or ought to be: winter – what is it good for? Some will reply, just like the famous rock song: …

Copper from $1m theft haul recovered in Ingleburn, Campbelltown

The NSW Police Motor Unit have charged three contractors in South West Sydney with allegedly stealing and on selling over $1 million worth of copper, which is known to have come from stolen infrastructure. In February, detectives attached to State …

St Helens Park: third attack may be linked, say police

The NSW Criminal Groups Squad have taken over the investigation into the possible targeting of a home in St Helens Park. Squad Commander, Detective Acting Superintendent Glyn Baker, addressed the media earlier today. About 7.15pm on Wednesday, May 1, emergency …

Recognition for volunteer heroes who rescue animals

Volunteer heroes come in all shapes and sizes and in some cases it’s not always about helping fellow humans in distress. There are those among us who are just as heroic, but are dedicated to making the lives of domestic …