Council surveillance cameras to catch rubbish dumpers in the act

Rubbish dumpers could find themselves in a world of trouble if one local council goes ahead with plans to use covert surveillance cameras to catch them in the act. In a move that could set a precedent for other council …

Australia Day 2022 online as Camden, Campbelltown put safety first

Both Camden and Campbelltown Councils have erred on the side of caution and will go online to celebrate Australia Day on January 26. In announcing the decision, Campbelltown Council said in a media statement: “in the interests of keeping the …

Wollondilly Australia Day celebrations will be ticketed affair

Residents who wish to attend Wollondilly’s 2022 Australia Day celebrations at the Picton Botanic Gardens will need a ticket. The council says this is necessary because of the pandemic and the need to hold a safe Australia Day citizenship and …

Victory at last: Ghosts can finally crack open the champagne

It took nine rounds, but they have finally done it – the Camden Campbelltown Ghosts top grade side have recorded their first victory of the season. They defeated Eastern Suburbs at Waverly Oval on Saturday after winning the toss and …

Mal Fruean says team effort made all the difference

Mal Fruean says an effective response to an emergency like the pandemic is only possible when everyone involved works together. The chairperson of the NSW Council for Pacific Communities, which is based in Minto, Ms Fruean says helping people in …

Brains behind Booktopia, Billie Goat Soap to headline business forums

Tony Nash started his first internet business in 1996. Eight years later, in 2004, he founded Booktopia, an online bookstore with an allocated budget of $10 a day. The company’s first book sold in three days. Booktopia now sells one …

Bulls charge forward with $21m centre of excellence plans

Macarthur FC Bulls are moving forward with their plans to build their own centre of excellence. The club have just lodged a development application (DA) with Camden Council for the $21 million project. According to the plans, which are yet …

Our new mayor is passionate about Campbelltown succeeding

It’s very early days in the reign of George Greiss, but take it from me, the new mayor of Campbelltown won’t let us down. Since 2014, when the South West Voice in Macarthur started covering council meetings, we have kept …

Bank of Queensland’s John Horosko: last man standing on main street

One by one, the major banks have deserted Campbelltown’s main street. The last one to leave for greener pastures was the St George Bank branch on the western side of Queen Street. When it closed its doors for the last …

Australian international striker lands in Campbelltown

The pandemic may have caused havoc with the Macarthur Bulls playing schedule this month, but there’s been plenty of action on the player front. On the plus side, the Bulls have signed striker Apostolos Giannou, who has 12 appearances for …

Tahmoor bashing: vehicle of interest image released

Police have released an image of a vehicle of interest (pictured) as investigations continue into the serious assault of a man at Tahmoor. About 5am on Monday, December 27, emergency services were called to a carpark in Thirlmere Way, Tahmoor, …

New mayor sets sail for Team Campbelltown approach

The new mayor of Campbelltown, George Greiss, says he wants to take us on a journey where everyone has a say. In his first interview, Cr Greiss [pronounced Grace] has told the South West Voice in Macarthur listening to everyone’s …

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