Appin Massacre flag ceremony part of growing tribute

It wasn’t that long ago that the Appin Massacre of 1816 received little or no recognition. Things have slowly changed, thanks to the efforts of members of the Campbelltown Indigenous community and their supporters. A good portion of the credit …

Lifeline night of glamour is just for a good cause

A growing number of people are picking up the phone and calling 131 114, the Lifeline crisis support number. Unfortunately, the statistics are staggering. “Lifeline crisis supporters have been talking to 3,000 people a day, with calls becoming longer, more …

Tigers lack of effort more disappointing than losing to Dragons

Sunday’s game at Campbelltown Stadium against the Dragons was a great opportunity for Wests Tigers to cement their support in outer South Western Sydney. The biggest crowd in almost 20 years, 17,141, was in the house, the weather was perfect, …

Glenfield man in court to face firearms charges

A man was due to face court today following an investigation into illegal firearms in the Campbelltown area. Following an investigation by officers attached to Campbelltown City Police Area Command, investigators executed a search warrant at 5.20pm yesterday (Monday), at …

Mayor George Greiss: thank you, goodbye and good luck

History will decide whether George Greiss was one of the great mayors of Campbelltown. His three years in the top job will soon come to an end, following his announcement last Friday – in the presence of Premier Chris Minns …

Wests funding boost to supercharge grassroots rugby league

Grassroots rugby league in Macarthur was the winner on Sunday when Wests Tigers hosted the Dragons at Campbelltown Stadium in round six of the NRL. The result did not go the way of the local fans, but a $350,000 Wests …

Two generations separated by many years form a special bond

In a very special partnership, Wollondilly Council’s Library and Children’s Services teams have hosted the first session of an intergenerational program between residents at RSL Lifecare, John Goodlet Manor and the children from Wollondilly pre-school. Six older participants were delighted …

Campbelltown men’s shed are back hitting winners

Finally, after more than two years of trying, the Campbelltown’s men’s shed have a permanent home. The committee received a key to the new premises, and this morning a dozen of the men rolled up their sleeves as the job …

Another draw for Rams reduces competition lead to one point

Macarthur Rams, who had to settle for a 2-2 draw against Northern Tigers in Round 7 of the National Premier Leagues Women’s NSW competition, are still top of the ladder – but by just one point from Sydney Olympic. The …

Flagstaff brings power of art to Smeaton Grange premises

A disability service group is joining forces with a local artist to create an inspirational mural at its Smeaton Grange premises. The Flagstaff Group, a not-for-profit disability enterprise, in collaboration with Sydney artist Luke Chaplin of @tekn_projects, is set to …

Two men arrested over Chamberlain St home invasion

Two men have been arrested and charged and will appear in Campbelltown Court later today over a home invasion on December 28. Following extensive inquiries and a public appeal for information, detectives arrested a 21-year-old man in Campbelltown about 7am …

Bulls finals hopes rocked by Davila’s two match suspension

Macarthur FC have publicly expressed their disappointment their captain Ulises Davila has been suspended for two matches. Davila was charged by the independent Match Review Panel after the match with Western United last Saturday. In a media statement, the panel …