Youth, seniors and an eyesore get a run in questions for pollies

It was a noble idea from Mayor George Greiss, and it’s disappointing that the candidate forum will not be part of the 2024 council election in Campbelltown. However, it’s worth noting that promotion of the forum has sparked plenty of …

Focus on next season eases pain of 60-26 defeat

It’s rare to see footy fans leaving the ground with smiles on their faces after their team has been beaten 60-26. That’s exactly what you saw last Friday night after the referee blew the final whistle on the Wests Tigers …

Harness crown safe for King of Menangle, Luke McCarthy

The King of Menangle Luke McCarthy is now also the proud winner of the two richest harness races ever run in the world. McCarthy recorded a magnificent victory with Don Hugo in Saturday night’s $2.1m TAB Eureka at Tabcorp Park …

Teenagers face court over carjacking, police pursuit

Two teenagers have appeared in court over a carjacking and police pursuit across Campbelltown and Liverpool. Police started the incident started when an 18-year-old man and a 21-year-old woman sitting in a Mercedes coupe in a carpark on Wickfield Circuit, …

Three peat for Macarthur Rams after penalty shootout in grand final

It took a penalty shootout, but Macarthur Rams secured a third consecutive championship after defeating APIA Leichhardt in the National Premier Leagues Women’s grand final at Commbank Stadium. In a lively start to the match, Rams scored first two minutes …

Liverpool has always been a basket case, but never as bad as now

Some people think life is a bit of a muddle and most of us do our best to get through it. But I’ve never seen a muddle bigger than the one hanging over our northern neighbours at Liverpool. It’s true …

Wollondilly Meals on Wheels provider stretched to the limit

IC Care, the primary Meals on Wheels service provider in Wollondilly, is stretched to the limit for the first time in 49 years and is calling for more government funding. It has launched a petition and is urging everyone in …

Inquiry into Liverpool Council, September 14 election to go ahead

In an outcome nobody could have predicted, a full public inquiry into Liverpool Council will go ahead, but so will the council election on September 14. A deal was agreed on between council and the state government to allow both …

Take your taste buds on a culinary adventure

Calling all foodies and families: get ready to indulge all your senses at the annual Taste Camden event later this month. This year Taste Camden will be held on Sunday, September 22, noon to 5pm at Camden Town Farm. It …

Wests Leagues Club: memorable celebration of 50 years

The 50th anniversary dinner of Wests Leagues Club promised to be the social event of the year in Macarthur and on Saturday night it delivered in spades. The who’s who of the region were among the 400 special guests in …

Work to start next week on pedestrian refuge in Appin blackspot

A new pedestrian refuge will be constructed on Church Street in Appin, adjacent to a bus stop and near Kennedy Street. The new refuge provides a safer pedestrian waiting area between lanes and will allow for easier navigation for people …

Fire and ice theme of Illuminate Wollondilly long table dinner

The countdown is on for this year’s Illuminate Wollondilly Festival of Art and Light. Picton will be transformed into a wonderland of light and colour on the weekend of September 20-22. This year’s festival will be bigger and brighter than …