Plan with potential for 1000 new jobs gets council backing

At least 1000 new jobs could be on the way for Picton. Wollondilly Shire Council has supported a draft planning proposal for employment lands in Picton that would ultimately deliver much needed jobs if it gets the green light. Council …

Wests Tigers Pasifika youth summit a big hit

Almost 150 local high school students attended the 2025 Wests Tigers Pasifika youth summit at Wests League Club, Leumeah. The summit – now in its second year – has been a significant event within the club’s Empower community program, fostering …

Daikin opens second advanced manufacturing facility

Local MP and NSW minister for industry and trade Anoulack Chanthivong has opened Daikin Australia’s second advanced manufacturing facility in South Western Sydney, welcoming their contribution to Western Sydney’s industry growth and skilled employment opportunities. Mr Chanthivong, pictured above, joined …

Primary health networks join forces for five year plan

Three Primary Health Networks (PHNs) have joined forces to develop a Greater Western Sydney primary care workforce strategy – a five-year plan to grow and sustain the region’s primary healthcare workforce and improve health outcomes for one of Australia’s most …

Local MPs express sympathy for families of Bondi victims

Two local MPs, Federal Member for Werriwa Anne Stanley, and Member for Macquarie Fields Anoulack Chanthivong, have issued public statements in the wake of the terrorist attack on Bonid Beach that killed 15 people. Mr Chanthivong, a minister in the …

John Therry High lands federal funding for new facilities

Staff and students at John Therry Catholic High School in Rosemeadow will benefit from the demolition of end-of-life buildings and the construction of a new two-storey building, which will improve student educational outcomes. Federal member for Macarthur Mike Freelander said …

Mayor welcomes progress on second high school in Wollondilly

Wollondilly Shire Council has welcomed the NSW Government’s announcement that the sod has been turned on construction of a new high school at Wilton. Council says this brings the area one step closer to having a much needed second public …

Developer fires up the barbecue to feed health workers

Through its charitable arm, the Perera Foundation, leading developer Castle Group are hosting Christmas barbecues this year for thousands of health workers at four hospitals across Western Sydney. The reason is simple enough: the company says it wants to thank …

Benji signs on as sun sets on Wests Tigers drama

There’s a better vibe around the Wests Tigers this week, with today’s announcement of a contract extension for Benji Marshall the icing on the black and orange cake. The club legend has signed a three-year contract extension, which means that …

Local students swap laptops for construction tools

Over the past few weeks, 21 students from Airds High School and Campbelltown Performing Arts High have been gaining hands-on construction experience by building a bike shed and carport at their respective schools. The Build the Future program is a …

Charlie’s battle over the Kokoda Trail pilgrimage

Charlie Lynn, the man who single handedly put the military history of the Kokoda Trail on the map, says something ain’t cooking in that kitchen. The former Australian Army major is worried that unless the Department of Veterans Affairs gets …

Tenders for major new truck stop in Western Sydney

Tenders have gone out for concept designs of the new Western Sydney heavy vehicle rest area just as the replacement for the famous Hume Highway “dustbowl’’ is about to open. Tenders close on December 15, for the new rest area …