Cool: Koshigaya Park to transform into a winter village

The countdown has started to one of the most popular activations in Camopbelltown and Macarthur. Locals and visitors will enjoy winter school holiday fun when Campbelltown’s annual winter celebration Chill Fest returns to Koshigaya Park on July 3. Chill fest …

It’s Camden’s turn for bat out of hell situation

Campbelltown knows all too well about dealing with bats – the legally protected species known as grey headed flying fox – but now it’s Camden’s turn. For close to 10 years bats have set up camps in Macquarie Fields – …

How good: our Lotto winner will buy renting parents a house

A Campbelltown woman is proving good fortune and good hearts go hand in hand, planning to buy her parents a house with her $2 million Lotto Strike win. She held the only division one winning entry nationally in Lotto Strike draw …

Teenage boy driver charged after car crashes into home

A teenage boy will face court following a pursuit and a crash in Ingleburn last night. Officers attached to Traffic and Highway Patrol Command were patrolling on Campbelltown Road, Bardia around 9.20pm when they attempted to stop a grey sedan. …

Two competitions into one, still focused on nature

Photographers, artists, writers and storytellers with a passion for nature can now enter the revamped Macarthur Nature Competition and celebrate the native plant and wildlife species of the region. The competition is open to people of all ages and abilities, …

Festival of fun at Bradfield City – and it’s free

A huge day of free fun, creativity, and discovery will be on offer at ColliderFest, a one-day festival transforming Bradfield City into a playground of science, art, technology, and imagination. On this Saturday, June 6, ColliderFest will bring together hands …

Win for Raby residents opposed to child care centre plan

Residents in and around the vicinity of 19 McDonnell Street, Raby, have defeated plans for a large, 120 place child care centre – for now. The Local Planning Panel, which consists of planning experts and community representatives, has rejected the …

Give illegal fireworks a miss, says council

In a warning ahead of the King’s Birthday long weekend a local council says fireworks should be left to the professionals. In a media release issued this morning, Camden Council is reminding residents to “celebrate safely and steer clear of …

NPLW teams hit their straps at right time

The two Macarthur teams competing in the National Premier Leagues Women’s NSW competition have both hit form at the right time. Bulls FC Academy remain undefeated in five games after their 4-0 victory over Western City Rangers at Northbridge Oval …

Camden Rams in perfect start to 2026 premiership

It will come as no surprise to anyone that the Camden Rams have had a perfect start to the 2026 Wests Group Macarthur rugby league premiership. The Rams have six wins from six games, 260 points scored, and just 68 …

National recognition for South West Sydney architecture students

Two Western Sydney University architecture students have been recognised on the national stage, taking out the 2026 Student Prize for the Advancement of Architecture awarded by the Australian Institute of Architects. Mary Anne Yosef of Camden, and Amanda Eessa of Fairfield …

Shots fired at Eagle Vale home, BMW set on fire

Police have commenced an investigation after multiple shots were fired at home in Eagle Vale early this morning and a car set alight completely destroyed. About 4.30am police were called to a home on Sapphire Place, Eagle Vale, following reports …