Next wave of space technology may be produced right here

Workers in Western Sydney will learn to produce the next wave of space technology and high-tech componentry as part of the first industry led short courses rolled out under the NSW Government’s $37 million new education and training model (NETM). …

Darcy Lound: straight talking new Labor leader on Campbelltown Council

It’s a little unfortunate that the first meeting of the new Campbelltown Council will take place online tonight. That’s because it will be very different from the last meeting of the old council.  A new mayor, George Greiss, will be …

Better support for Indigenous children under guardianship orders

Local Indigenous children and young people who were shifted to guardianship orders from the out-of-home care system now have access to better support under the Aboriginal Guardianship Support Model initiative. After reforms to the child protection system were introduced by …

Councils, Highway Patrol join forces for Eyes on the Road

Eyes on the Road, a joint initiative between Camden and Campbelltown Councils and Macarthur Highway Patrol, was recently launched. Published the second Monday of the month on Camden and Campbelltown Council’s Facebook pages and websites, Eyes on the Road highlights …

Push for south bound ramps: Spring Farm Parkway to Hume Highway

If you live in Campbelltown, and you’d like to travel south along the Hume Highway, there are just two entry ramps between Glenfield and St Helens Park. They are connected at Narellan Road near the university and a little further …

Rugby league in Macarthur winner from $330,000 Wests Group injection

Rugby league in Macarthur has received its biggest boost since the relocation of Western Suburbs Magpies to Campbelltown in 1987. Wests Group Macarthur have announced a $330,000 grant as part of a partnership agreement to support football in the region. …

Sacked council CEO was doing a great job: Cr Peter Harle

The termination of Dr Eddie Jackson last week means Liverpool has had four chief executive officers in the past six years, says veteran councillor Peter Harle. “This a major concern and as far as I was concerned Dr Jackson was …

Campbelltown Hospital pathology lab’s pivotal role during pandemic

NSW Health’s new pathology laboratory at Campbelltown Hospital has been doubled in size and received an equipment boost ensuring the people of South Western Sydney, one of the fastest growing areas in the country, has access to world-class testing facilities …

New generation of aged care workers on the way thanks to TAFE

TAFE NSW is partnering with major aged care providers to train a new generation of workers amid a huge demand for skilled staff. In mid-2021, a report by the Committee for Economic Development of Australia found that a staggering 400,000 …

Small businesses are the lifeblood of our communities

Shop local if you’d like to stop the spread of shops with CLOSED signs on their front door, says the state member for Campbelltown GREG WARREN in this opinion piece. ‘CLOSED’ – it’s a sign that has been plastered on …

Poor marks: new public school for Gregory Hills still in planning stage

With the 2022 school year commencing this week, the Federal Member for Macarthur is renewing his push to establish a new public school in the suburb of Gregory Hills. Residents have waited long enough, yet shockingly the long awaited new …

Court fines Camden Council $750,000 over men’s shed death

After being found guilty and fined $750,000 over the tragic death of a member of a local Men’s Shed, Camden Council says it has implemented new and additional systems, processes and policies to help prevent an incident like this from …

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