Club for fun and friendship celebrates tenth anniversary

Camden mayor Ashleigh Cagney joined Oran Park Probus members when they celebrated the club’s  tenth anniversary yesterday. Cr Cagney congratulated the club on its milestone and paid particular tribute to members who had gone the extra yard and served in …

Minister visits Ingleburn RSL armed with good news for veterans

Members of the Ingleburn RSL sub-branch came out in force this morning when veterans’ affairs minister Matt Keogh arrived bearing good news for veterans in South Western Sydney. Mr Keogh noted the large attendance, putting it down to support for …

Wollondilly Council to cut red tape for local farmers

Wollondilly Shire Council says it wants to make it easier for locals to undertake farming activities on their properties. It has introduced fast-tracked planning approval pathways. At its February meeting, council voted to progress this process and will now send …

Second man charged over Campbelltown stabbing murder

A second man has now been charged with murder over the stabbing death of a man in Campbelltown 15 months ago. Police say that about 3.00pm yesterday (Thursday 29 February 2024), detectives attended a correctional facility on the Mid North …

Camden baseball star on the rise wins academy honour

Adam Bates is just 18, but the Camden superstar is living his dream, having signed a multi-year deal with USA Major Baseball League club, Boston Red Sox. And that’s why he couldn’t accept in person the latest award back home: …

It’s harness racing fever at Club Menangle

The Sky Racing Carnival of Miracles, Australia’s premier harness racing event, returns this Saturday at Club Menangle. Cordina Chicken Farms Chariots of Fire will be first cab off the rank for two weeks of high stakes racing and vibrant festivities. …

Housing plans for Harrington Park ‘forest’ bite the dust

Plans to replace Harrington Park’s forest of trees with a sea of housing lots is set to bite the dust. Camden Local Planning Panel, the expert body that determines rezoning applications, is recommending that the planning proposal be given the …

Artist call for old family photos for her exhibition

Contemporary artist Yana Taylor is seeking donations of old family photographs for her upcoming exhibition Small Acts, Long Ripples in Campbelltown Arts Centre. The artist says the photographs need to be old images, printed hard copies and feature memories of loved …

Appin Road $170m upgrade work gets under way

Works have commenced this week to deliver important safety upgrades to Appin Road in Campbelltown, a key arterial connecting south-western Sydney with the Illawarra. The works have been approved by Transport for NSW (TfNSW) to improve road safety and support …

Public asked to help find missing Campbelltown teen

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate this teenage boy reported missing from Campbelltown. Jack Hunt, aged 16, was last seen on Beverley Road, near the town centre, about 2.30pm two days ago on Monday. When he could not …

There’s more to new bush walk than meets the eye

A new Western Sydney Parklands bushwalk that starts in Liverpool’s backyard and boasts spectacular views as well as a series of unique Aboriginal artwork trees has been given the thumbs up by local MPs. “Liverpool residents are always looking for …

PHN suicide prevention grants for community groups

Community groups undertaking activities which reduce stigma and enhance help seeking to reduce the risk of suicide are encouraged to apply for South Western Sydney PHN’s current round of suicide prevention grants. Grants of between $50,000 and $200,000 are being …