Education the key as locals roll up sleeves to help close the gap

Learning how to provide healthcare in a culturally safe way was the most important thing, says Sarah Robinson. “Culturally safe healthcare provides an access point for those who might not seek care through mainstream channels,’’ she says. “It’s just about …

Fields of dreams: footy’s back and Mike Shean is jumping with joy

Footy returns to the local fields of dreams next weekend and someone who can’t wait is Mike Shean from Macarthur Sports Radio. And while Shean and the team at MSR love covering the cricket in summer, it’s the winter sports, …

It’s our Backyard: campaign puts spotlight on our natural beauty spots

A new campaign puts the spotlight on one of Campbelltown’s best kept secrets. It’s our Backyard will be an eye opener for plenty, including some locals, as it focuses on the pristine bushland areas that are part of Campbelltown. Simmos …

How we have stalled on public transport and roads

Whether it’s catching a train or driving a car to work, Campbelltown’s long suffering commuters have fared badly over the past decade. Local MP Greg Warren says there’s more than one reason the supply of such services and road infrastructure …

It’s a long, long wait for parents of kids with learning challenges

The demand for support classes for students with different abilities such as autism is skyrocketing in Campbelltown and Macarthur. Lack of funding has meant incredibly long delays for parents who apply to have their children enrolled in special schools or …

Premier welcomes start of work on $790m Liverpool health precinct

South Western Sydney communities can look forward to accessing more first class health services close to home, with construction beginning on a six-storey hospital tower as part of the $790 million Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct. Premier Dominic Perrottet said …

Excitement builds for Campbelltown’s first city centre markets

Artisan goods, fresh produce, live music, workshops, face painting, sweet treats and giveaways will all be part of Campbelltown’s first city-based markets this Sunday. The markets will be open from 8.30am and until 1pm in Lithgow Street mall, which runs …

Liberal Party endorse local accountant as their Werriwa candidate

As a business person himself, Sam Kayal says he knows the difficulties family and small enterprises have faced in the past few years. The endorsed Liberal Party candidate for the federal seat of Werriwa, Mr Kayal is a local accountant …

It’s déjà vu for Wests Tigers fans after just one round

It is a bit of a worry for Wests Tigers fans that after a rather disappointing loss to Melbourne last weekend, the only change coach Michael Maguire has made for round two was naming James Tamou to the run-on side. …

Young spinner’s debut gives Ghosts hope for the future

Camden Campbelltown men’s first grade cricket side have finished the season the way they started it – not very well, going down to Mosman at Allan Border Oval on the weekend. The defeat meant that the Ghosts finished last on …

Feedback from locals will ensure WSA will be the people’s airport

Western Sydney Airport is inviting its future customers to join an exclusive panel that will help set a new standard for what people can expect when they fly in Australia. Members of the Western Sydney International Panel will be asked …

Headspace service to be established in Narellan

A new headspace service will be established in Narellan to provide additional mental health support for young people in the region.  Headspace is the Federal Government’s flagship health program for young Australians aged 12 to 25. It offers highly effective …

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