Time – one of the best things we can give to our community

Volunteers are the lifeblood of any community, but in Campbelltown they really shine in big numbers. It’s one of the reasons Campbelltown City Council established the Gift of Time awards a few years ago to put the spotlight on our …

Longer turning lanes to improve traffic flows to M7

Transport for NSW will install longer turning lanes on Cowpasture Road in the latest move to fast-track traffic improvements at the intersection with Fifteenth Avenue. The work will enhance traffic flow along Cowpasture Road as well as benefit traffic turning …

Council backs rezoning bid to allow place of public worship in Minto

In 2023, Campbelltown Council took out a “stop use’’ order against the Australian Muslim Welfare Centre in Eagleview Road, Minto, pictured above. This was in response to complaints from local residents that the centre was illegally being used as a …

Showtime: students at special schools tackle film projects

Two short films were screened last week in Campbelltown to celebrate International Day for People with Disability. These weren’t Hollywood blockbusters by any stretch of the imagination. But the people behind these two films, Kookora Class Go Recycling and Mater …

Campaign puts spotlight on staying safe while having fun

Youth Solutions is putting the spotlight on safer celebrating practices with its 2024 campaign, Bright Summer. Touting the importance of connection, Bright Summer aims to bring practical tips to young people in Macarthur and Wingecarribee to empower them to stay …

Don Hugo puts big smile on McCarthy dial

He may have been the best performed pacer in the three heats on the weekend, but Goulburn pacer Captains Knock will need some luck after drawing gate 9 for Saturday night’s $500,000 Inter Dominion Pacing championship grand final at Club …

Heathcote Road upgrade: second new bridge ready

As part of the major upgrade of Heathcote Road, from December 17 motorists will be diverted onto the new eastbound Williams Creek Bridge. The diversion will occur during a traffic lane shift between Alec Campbell Drive and The Avenue This …

Opening of Leppington House Park brings residents together

Leppington House Park boasts kilometres of walking trails, a play space, barbecue and picnic areas, lawn area and community garden beds. The expansive 10-hectare park in Willowdale is now also open for residents to enjoy following an official opening on …

MP, mayor welcome Wollondilly women’s refuge pledge

Member for Wollondilly Judy Hannan has welcomed the decision to establish women’s refuges in her electorate. Wollondilly and Wingecarribee will each get a refuge by 2026, says the NSW Government, which has announced a total of 10 new refuges. “Everyone …

Major sponsor deal ‘biggest’ in Wests Tigers’ history

The big player signings are done and dusted and now the Wests Tigers have put another big piece of the puzzle in place: a major sponsor. Last week the club announced that Pepper Money will be the major sponsor for …

Libs candidate for Macarthur signals cost of living campaign

The next federal election hasn’t been called yet, but whenever it is, Binod Paudel, the endorsed Liberal Party candidate for Macarthur, is ready to run a strong campaign focusing on the cost of living crisis. The local entrepreneur and community …

It’s time we demanded our fair share for SW Sydney

It’s good to see that Campbelltown Council will show its “activist’’ side once the next federal election is called. For decades the area has failed to get the attention it deserves when state and federal government infrastructure funding is handed …