The $5 billion Westinvest – trick or treat from an ageing government?

Late last week the state government announced a $5 billion “WestInvest’’ spending spree in Western and South Western Sydney. The money comes from the WestConnex asset recycling strategy, and if the government can be believed, it will “fund and deliver …

More to Rotary Sunrise club than community service

Rotary Club of Macarthur Sunrise has been serving the community since 1995. “We organise and support many activities in our community,’’ says current president Sharon Cook. “Each year we plan fundraisings events to support these activities, which can include high …

Odyssey House set to double intake of addicts with children

Odyssey House has always been a pioneer in providing treatment, support and education for those wishing to deal with their drug or alcohol addiction. Over the past 44 years, this Campbelltown based not for profit organisation has helped more than …

Teenager critical after being hit by car on Appin Road

A teenager hit by a car while walking along Appin Road in the early hours of this morning has been rushed to Liverpool Hospital. Police say that around 4.30am emergency services were called to Appin Road. Police were told the …

Miracle Babies Foundation CEO finalist in top women awards

Kylie Pussell has been named as finalist in the 2022 NSW Women of the Year Awards. The Camden resident is the chief executive officer and co-founder of the Miracle Babies Foundation. Inspired by her own experiences, Ms Pussell and the …

Expanded Campbelltown Hospital will offer more services for children

Children across South Western Sydney will receive a greater range of surgical, medical and outpatient services as part of the $632 million stage two Campbelltown Hospital redevelopment. South Western Sydney Local Health District has been planning for the future development …

Call to give our sick children, and their parents, a break

Children in Macarthur should not be forced to travel to Westmead or Randwick for treatment or surgery, says Campbelltown MP Greg Warren. “It’s not only a burden on those children, it’s also a burden on their parents and carers.  “Campbelltown …

The good, the bad and the ugly: our main street has it all

After a tour of Queen Street this morning, the South West Voice in Macarthur can report that the Campbelltown main street is a mass of contradictions. Another way of putting it is that from Tim’s Garden in the north to …

Catherine Field’s new park perfect for a growing community

Children and families in the Camden area are invited to enjoy another local park and playground following the completion of a new play space in Catherine Field. Located on Sainsbury Road, the new space includes a playground, seating, kickabout space …

Aboriginal children in Camden get early education boost

Aboriginal children in Camden will now receive additional support to participate in 600 hours of quality early childhood education in the two years prior to school. State member for Camden Peter Sidgreaves said that two services will receive grants that …

Karen Hunt: from Hansard reporter to Labor trouper saving koalas

If Labor councillor Karen Hunt has her way, Campbelltown’s motto could be “let’s get physical’’. Cr Hunt wants council to get serious about installing exercise equipment in parks so everybody has access to an outdoor gym. “I know you have …

South Western Sydney tops two million vaccine jabs in one year

Today marks a major milestone in protecting the community from Covid-19 with almost 2.1 million doses of the vaccine administered in South Western Sydney since the rollout began 12 months ago. South Western Sydney Local Health District has been providing …

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