Call for independent body to assess mine subsidence claims

Better protection for landowners affected by mine subsidence could be on the way. A call from Wollondilly Council on the issue has gained support from the local government association, these days known as Local Government NSW (LGNSW). A motion by …

Ingleburn village set to come Alive once again on April 30

The sounds of live music and a carnival atmosphere will puncture the air when the popular Ingleburn Alive festival returns on April 30. The fun will start from 3pm and continue for six hours along Ingleburn’s village like retail strip …

Dr Freelander hits out as cost of health soars out of reach

Dr Mike Freelander, the Member for Macarthur, has warned that Australians would be forced to forgo medical care if the cost of healthcare continued to soar under the current federal government. “Healthcare has become increasingly unaffordable under the Coalition Government, …

Fired up Macarthur FC are back with a bang

Macarthur FC Bulls are back with a bang. They didn’t just dispose Western Sydney Wanderers 3-1 on Saturday night at Campbelltown Stadium, they did it in style. There was energy and aggression that we haven’t seen from the Bulls for …

Home invasion in Mt Annan: 73 year old punched in the face

A 73 year old man was punched inside his Mount Annan home when he confronted two intruders in the early hours of Friday morning. Police, who are now appealing for information, say  that around 3.45am  the victim was awoken by …

Swimming lagoons next stage of Campbelltown Billabong project

Work is about to start on the next stage of the Campbelltown Billabong Parklands – swimming lagoons. For the past 18 months the site has undergone significant excavation to achieve the correct levels and install extensive drainage. A sandstone coloured, …

Unimaginable devastation: NSW Labor leader Chris Minns in Camden

“Nothing can really prepare you for what you see and hear when you visit these communities.’’ Speaking yesterday after visiting parts of Camden that had been devastated by floodwaters, it was clear the NSW Labor leader Chris Minns was moved …

Big wet puts dampener on Thirlmere steam festival

The much anticipated Thirlmere Festival of Steam, which was to be held this weekend, has become a victim of the big wet. An inspection of the festival site on Wednesday revealed the ground’s saturation level would not support the necessary …

Campbelltown ‘street appeal’ program back for round two

When the “street appeal’’ grant program was introduced in Campbelltown last year, one of the 20 local business owners who jumped on board was Seta Berbari, owner of popular Seta’s Café in Dumaresq Street. Ms Berbari, who used the grant …

New schools for our booming region: slow, steady progress

Slow and steady progress is being made to meet growing demand for schools in the booming outer South Western Sydney region. Member for Camden Peter Sidgreaves says that the construction tender for the stage two upgrade at Gledswood Hills Public …

How do we make independent living for seniors even better?

Open forums this month will get the ball rolling on a plan to improve independent living for older community members and delay their need to enter residential aged care. The South Western Sydney Primary Health Network is inviting older people …

Simmos Beach could be marketing magic for Campbelltown, council told

New Campbelltown councillor Masud Khalil wants the whole world to know about iconic Simmos Beach. He told last night’s council meeting that the sandy oasis along the George River at Macquarie Fields could be converted into marketing magic for Campbelltown. …

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