Former soldier now fighting for koalas in Campbelltown

First time Campbelltown councillor Matt Stellino left school at 17 and was an infantry soldier in the army for four years. “My mind still works the same way as it did then. I love to look at things objectively and …

Bailey Pickles: Camden’s musical prodigy blows competition away

As far back as he can remember there was music in the air for Camden teenager Bailey Pickles. “I was always from a young age tuned in to music, always humming – Mum would catch me humming,’’ he tells the …

Meet the football club mascot with no name – no bull

Once upon a time, Campbelltown boasted the best mascot in the sporting landscape. Back in the day when Western Suburbs Magpies called Campbelltown home, their mascot, Mark the Magpie, was a favourite with fans across the league. Mark the Magpie …

Fresh produce markets coming to Campbelltown centre in 2022

Local fresh produce makers, artisan stallholders and food trucks interested in being part of local events during early 2022 are being encouraged to register their interest with Campbelltown Council. The Handmade and Homegrown Markets will be held each month in …

Work to start next year on our new airport’s final puzzle

The gateway that will welcome passengers to Western Sydney airport has been unveiled, with the final major construction contract awarded.    Construction of Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport’s landside precinct will begin in 2022 after the contract was awarded to Aerowest Joint Venture made up of BMD Constructions Pty Ltd …

Dharawal Cup: an historic event set to change culture of football

If you love football and you want to be part of history, mark the Dharawal Cup on Saturday, January 22 as a “must attend’’ event in your diary. Ron Dine Reserve, home of the Camden Tigers football club, will host …

Six new faces for Campbelltown Council following marathon vote counting

There will be six new faces on Campbelltown Council when it meets on January 11 to elect a new mayor. Three of them will be first time Liberal Party councillors, Marian George, Riley Munro, and John Chew. They will sit …

Two broken ribs for man, 23, robbed at Glen Alpine

Police are appealing for public assistance to find the two men who assaulted and robbed a pedestrian at Glen Alpine. The victim, 23-year-old man, was walking along Englorie Park Drive and Heritage Way, about 5.30am last Friday when he was …

Pesky cane toads spotted from Campbelltown to Penrith

Campbelltown is one of the metropolitan locations where cane toads have been seen in the past 12 months. In that period there has been an increase in sightings of these ugly creatures in 10 different parts of Greater Sydney, including …

Macarthur FC building a team with character

Macarthur FC’s comeback 2-1 victory against Newcastle Jets at Campbelltown yesterday showed once again that this team has character. Their preparation for the return to Campbelltown was a shambles, thanks to the increasingly tense Covid situation. Coach Ante Milicic said …

More than 1000 families will now have a wonderful Christmas

Families across Campbelltown will be able to enjoy a Christmas dinner and a variety of festive foods from more than 1,000 hampers being delivered to people in need across the city. The hampers are filled with food and essentials and …

Campbelltown: film and screen capital of Western Sydney?

Calls of “show time’’ will be heard at the Campbelltown Arts Centre in the new year. That’s because the centre has joined forces with the Australian Film, Television & Radio School to deliver a series of film and television crew …

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