Work starts on Wollondilly’s new $75m civic precinct

Construction has started on a new children’s services building as part of the $75 million Wollondilly community cultural civic precinct project. The federal and state governments have each contributed $814,784 to the new fit-for-purpose centre, with Wollondilly Shire Council putting …

Inaugural CEO named for new Gregory Hills private hospital

Michelle Stares will be the inaugural chief executive officer of The George Centre, the new paediatric and maternity private hospital currently under construction at Gregory Hills. “We are delighted to have such an experienced and highly regarded leader in Australia’s …

By George, Campbelltown Libs ready to have a go on council

Some people say George Greiss, the leader of the Liberal Party on Campbelltown Council during the last term, is too polite, too nice, to his opponents. Given an opportunity to criticise the ruling Labor Party majority of the past five …

Ed.Square goes upmarket with The Clifton

Up to 45 apartments in a premium building at Ed.Square are about to be made available to buyers. The building is called The Clifton, and its offerings are in response to more buyers choosing a low maintenance lifestyle. The most …

Light up your homes for a very Merry 2021 Christmas

Entries are now open for Wollondilly Council’s 2021 Christmas lights competition. Residents and businesses from across the Shire will light up their properties to embrace the Christmas spirit just like they have been doing since the competition was established in …

Social media campaign on local gems up for major NSW tourism award

A wildly successful social media campaign shining a light on some of Campbelltown’s hidden gems is now in line to win a major NSW tourism award. Created and produced by local film content company Brick Studios in collaboration with Campbelltown …

Thumbs up for Simmos Beach creek restoration project

Campbelltown’s iconic Simmos Beach is as good as new following the success of a project to restore the creek line that runs into the reserve. The joint project between Campbelltown Council and the Georges Riverkeeper focused on controlling invasive weeds, …

Local heroes receive top honours in annual awards

They tackle bullying in schools, improve access and equity for refugees and conserve the environment. Now Adam Washbourne, Jimmy Mtashar and Tony Felgate are also recipients of the highest honour in the Order of Liverpool awards – Companion. The trio …

Cooler Classrooms: tell them they’re dreaming

Students, teachers and staff in schools throughout Macarthur are set to swelter again this summer. Figures obtained by NSW Labor show that a staggering 97 per cent of schools that applied for funding in round two of the Cooler Classrooms …

Community advocate wants to get elected to make bigger contribution

Mayoral candidate Michael Andjelkovic says he’s shown you can achieve plenty of things for the community. He points to his advocacy on issues such as extending the South West rail link from Leppington to the Western Sydney Airport and obtaining …

Ghosts capitulate in opening round loss at home

There were two surprises at Raby Sports Complex on Saturday when Camden Campbelltown Ghosts hosted Hawkesbury in round one of the 2021-22 season. One was that the home side capitulated chasing a relatively small total of 205. Last season the …

Man arrested after firing shotgun into Claymore home

A man has been arrested after allegedly firing a shotgun into a home in Claymore this morning. Around 5am police were called to a home at Drysdale Street at Claymore, following reports of shots fired. Detectives and other officers from …

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