Macarthur charity volunteer named woman of the year

Most people know Sue McGarrity from her work over two decades with local charity powerhouse 24 Hour Fight Against Cancer Macarthur. She has served the popular charity as deputy director and secretary since 2006. A breast cancer diagnosis in 2005 …

It could have been a hiding, but for brilliant Kurto

A 3-0 defeat at home looks bad, but it could have been much worse for Macarthur FC yesterday afternoon at Campbelltown Stadium. There was absolutely nothing Bulls goalkeeper Filip Kurto could have done to prevent the Central Coast Mariners from …

Back to school after completion of work on contaminated mulch

Students and staff at Liverpool West Public School have returned to their classrooms today. This follows extensive work undertaken over the past few weeks to remove contaminated mulch at the school and fully remediate the site. All areas of concern …

Pedestrian dies after being hit by car on Hume Highway

A man has died after being hit by a car on the Hume Highway near Campbelltown yesterday morning. Police say that around 7.20am (Sunday, March 10), emergency services responded to reports that a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle …

Leap to Fame wins Miracle Mile to make harness racing history

Forget the barrier that no horse had been able to win from. And forget that the distance may have been short of Leap to Fame’s best. And forget that he wasn’t too keen on being kept in the Retention Barn …

Bulls need to sink Mariners in race for finals

There’s a lot at stake in this Sunday’s round 20 A-League clash at Campbelltown Stadium between Macarthur FC and Central Coast Mariners. The Mariners are currently second on the ladder with 37 points, while the Bulls are third, with 32 …

Three local artists make cut for 2024 Blake prize

Three local artists are among the 58 finalists of this year’s prestigious Blake art prize. Yuhana Nashmi (Ruse), Khaled Sabsabi (Green Valley) and Linda Sok (Cecil Hills) have made the cut from 600 entries. They are now in with a …

Cancer fundraising warrior is Leppington woman of the year

Antoinette Sulfaro is a dedicated and compassionate leader at Ladies Like to Lunch, a not-for-profit organization committed to supporting women affected by cancer in South Western Sydney. Drawing from her own experiences as a carer and motivated by her family’s …

St Patricks student looking forward to constitutional convention

Later this month, Ava Coltman from Saint Patricks College for Girls Campbelltown will be one of 95 Year 11 and 12 students from around Australia attending the 29th national schools constitutional convention. The convention will be held at the Museum …

Cancer Care Macarthur brings cutting edge treatment

Cancer Care Associates, a leading provider of comprehensive cancer care services, is expanding to Macarthur with a new, cutting-edge facility. Located in the heart of the Campbelltown town centre at 218 Queen Street, Cancer Care Macarthur (artist’s impression pictured above) …

Rosehill Racecourse in Wollondilly Shire would be a winner

Imagine if Rosehill Racecourse was relocated to somewhere near Picton, Wilton or Tahmoor. Or even Bargo and Thirlmere. It doesn’t sound like a serious proposition; more like a cheeky suggestion from Wollondilly Shire Council trying to make a point about …

Koori Kulcha gets $20,000 for street warrior camps program

A new Koori Kulcha Aboriginal Corporation program, Street Warrior Camps, is about rebuilding connections for young people, says Auntie Marie Barbaric. “Ultimately this wonderful program is about building hope,” says the manager of the Wollondilly based Koori Kulcha. “The Street …