Edmondson Park high school to open term one in 2027

It’s the last day of the school year for 2024, but students at Edmondson Park Public School are marking a new beginning as construction officially commences on a long awaited, brand new high school. The new high school in Edmondson …

It’s a juggernaut, but the Formal Project needs a new home

No child left behind: that’s the motto of The Formal Project. And this year, Sam Oakes and her band of volunteers, exceeded all expectations. The previous year was a solid start to The Formal project, which has been based at …

Bulls host Mariners in last home game of the year

Next Monday night’s clash with the Central Coast Mariners will be the last home game of the year for Macarthur FC. It will also be head coach Mile Sterjovski’s 50th game in charge of Macarthur FC. His record going into …

Baseball pilot program has one eye on Olympic glory

South West Sydney Academy of Sport will deliver a new pilot program in 2025 in partnership with local baseball organisation RBI Australia. While the program will be a new venture for the academy, baseball athletes are no strangers to its …

First building’s up and new city in our backyard is on its way

In a significant milestone for Bradfield, the new city in the backyard of Macarthur and Liverpool, construction of the first building is now complete. The building will house stage one of the Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility (AMRF). This facility will …

Upgrade coming for Leppington station ‘kiss and ride’ zone

Transport for NSW has announced that as part of an upgrade it will improve the “kiss and ride’’ zone at Leppington Station. This will make it easier and more efficient to drop off and pick up passengers who are connecting …

Bradbury underpass: short cut to Billabong alfresco art gallery

The Bradbury underpass is one of the iconic spots of Campbelltown. For people who live in East Campbelltown and Bradbury it provides a shortcut to the fast food outlets of southern Queen Street. Traffic through the underpass has increased since …

Is Don, is good for $500,000 Inter Dominion final

Don Hugo has given the king of Menangle, champion horseman Luke McCarthy, the win he has chased for most of his career – an Inter Dominion Championship. Beaten into fifth place in the first round of heats, Eureka winner Don …

Billabong free entry days coming to an end

There were long queues to enter the Campbelltown Billabong on the weekend, evidence of the popularity of the newest aquatic facility in the area – especially during hotter days. Many of those people queuing up would have been unaware that …

Macquarie Fields station upgrade journey: we’re almost there

This morning Anoulack Chanthivong called the long wait for the upgrade to Macquarie Fields station a “journey’’. The local MP, who is also now a minister in the Minns Government, wasn’t kidding. For him it has been nine years since …

Police pursuit lands driver, 32, in court

A man will appear in court today to face more than 10 charges over a pursuit through parts of outer South Western Sydney last night. About 6.30pm police observed a sedan bearing allegedly altered number plates travelling on Rodeo Road, …

Emergency dashboard, flood cameras have shire ready for disaster

Wollondilly residents will have improved access to important information during emergency events and disasters with the launch of a new website-based emergency dashboard and the installation of flood cameras in crucial locations across the Shire. The purpose-built emergency dashboard is …