Coach disappointed as jaded Bulls escape with 2-2 draw

The Bulls finished the first half on top, leading Perth Glory 1-0 last night at Campbelltown Stadium. But they started the second half so poorly it looked like head coach Mile Sterjovski had sent out a different team – or …

Decades of community service: Wollondilly citizen of the year

Wollondilly Shire Council’s 2024 Australia Day award winners were announced at yesterday ceremony as part of the traditional celebrations in the Picton Botanic Gardens. The 2024 Wollondilly Citizen of the year is Rosemary MacAllister, a lifelong resident of Wollondilly who …

Passionate local named Camden citizen of the year

A passionate local who supports vulnerable women and children is the 2024 Australia Day citizen of the year in Camden. Denise Pritchard, who received the honour at the Australia Day citizenship and awards ceremony at Camden Civic Centre, has been …

Tears of joy from Campbelltown citizen of the year, Sam Oakes

Samantha Oakes, the driving force of the incredible charity The Formal Project, was this morning crowned 2024 Australia Day Campbelltown citizen of the year. This remarkable woman, pictured in the middle with some of her tireless volunteers, left no stone …

Curfew demand from aerotropolis precinct left out in the cold

The Dwyer Road precinct submission to the draft Western Sydney International flightpaths and environmental impact statement includes a demand for a curfew. Signed by Helen Anderson, chair of the committee of landowners of Dwyer Road precinct, the submission also calls …

Kicking goals: Picton Sportsground in $3.2m makeover

Wollondilly Shire Council and Picton Rangers Soccer Club have secured $3.2 million in funding to transform the amenities at Picton Sportsground. It includes extensions to the existing building to add home and away change rooms, a club room, a multipurpose …

Teenage boy, 16, pilot of fatal plane crash at Camden

A 16 year old boy was the pilot and sole occupant of the plane that crashed near Camden yesterday afternoon. The teenager, who died in the tragedy, is yet to be formally identified. About 3.15pm on Wednesday (January 24), emergency …

Scams are on the rise and so is the need to be vigilant

With the rise of scams in recent years, it is crucial that Australians remain vigilant and act quickly if they think they have been scammed, says the Member for Werriwa, Anne Stanley. “Scams are increasingly difficult to recognise and are …

Cheers to a beer now and again, says Dorothy, 103 on Saturday

Dorothy Neilson turns 103 this Saturday, January 27, but the celebrations started early. Surrounded by family, friends, and fellow residents at her home in the Whiddon Easton Park residential care facility at Glenfield, Dorothy was the life of the party. …

Cranfield clan return to Camden for 200th anniversary

On October 27, the descendants of William Cranfield and his wives, Mary Ann Gittoes and Elizabeth (Bessie) Rourke (Rorke), will gather in Camden to celebrate the family’s 200th anniversary. The ancient aboriginal lands of the Dharawal, Gundangara and Dharug peoples …

Freelander welcomes schools, connectivity grants rollout

The Federal Government is rolling out a range of grants and feedback schemes to better support local schools, students and telecommunications services says Macarthur MP Dr Mike Freelander. He says the Albanese Government is working on improving telecommunications connectivity and …

This ‘one dayer’ is about hitting the black dog for six

The Campbelltown and Macarthur community is being encouraged to get behind the local arm of the iconic Black Dog Ride by registering for the “one dayer’’ or participating in local fundraising to help start a national conversation about depression and …