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 …

First time in 59 years Fisher’s Ghost art prize won by Aboriginal artist

Robert Fielding has become the first Aboriginal artist to win the $25,000 Fisher’s Ghost art award in its 59 year history. Last night in the Campbelltown arts centre his work (pictured) Tjukurpa – synthetic polymer and aerosol paint on linen, …

Funding approved to progress justice precinct plan for Campbelltown

One of the most important new projects in Campbelltown, a community and justice precinct, is about to take another step towards becoming a reality. Funding of $1.2 million has been approved for the concept design stage, which will involve urban …

Roll up, roll up to vote for councils on Saturday, December 4

To see so many people put their hand up to serve on their local council can only be a good thing. Although it’s fair to say that for some people it’s a mystery why anyone would want to get on …

Second person charged over Camden district cattle sale fraud

Police have now charged a second person over an alleged cattle fraud valued at $44,000 in the Camden area. The 23-year-old man was issued with a court attendance notice earlier this week after being charged with five counts of dishonestly …

Koalatown campaign wins award for getting message across

Campbelltown’s Koalatown initiative, a program to raise awareness and empower the community to support the conservation of koalas, has won an award. Koalatown took out the Excellence in Communication category at the RH Dougherty awards for local government initiatives. Koalatown …

Disaster assistance now available to Dilly residents hit by storm

Wollondilly residents who suffered damage during the wild storms of last month can now apply for disaster assistance. Assistance is being provided through the jointly funded Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) to those affected by the storms that occurred …

Libs draw prized spot A on the council election ballot paper

The Liberal Party leader George Greiss had a big smile on his face when the first name was read out at the ballot draw for the December 4 Campbelltown Council election. Returning officer Kate Harris announced that the Liberal Party …

Bringelly pair to face court after arrest on private property

Two men have been refused bail to appear in Picton Local Court today to face a string of offences after they were arrested on private property yesterday. About 2pm officers attached to Camden Proactive Crime Team responded to an alarm …

Here’s to good health: Ingham expanding to Macarthur

This is the concept design for the $47.5 million world class medical education and research facility coming to Macarthur. It will be built within the Campbelltown Hospital precinct and will be the Macarthur region home of Ingham Institute for Applied …

Emotional night as veteran councillors say final goodbyes

Can someone please check my pulse, asked an emotional Campbelltown councillor Bob Thompson at last night’s council meeting. His reaction to receiving a hug from council general manager Lindy Deitz summed up the final meeting of this very, very long …

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