Freelander warns Minns of political risk over airport rail link

Dr Mike Freelander has warned the NSW premier Chris Minns that failure to fund rail services from the new airport to Campbelltown and other parts of outer South Western Sydney could be a costly political mistake. “In recent electoral cycles, …

Have you seen this 13 year old missing from Currans Hill?

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate this girl, who has been reported missing. Alyssa O’Brien, aged 13, was last seen in Currans Hill about 1pm on Monday. Officers attached to Camden Police Area Command were notified on Tuesday …

Lift off for WSI community aviation consultation group

As the countdown to opening continues, Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) has appointed Professor Peter Shergold as the inaugural independent chair of its new community aviation consultation group. Paul Lucas, who will be deputy chair, will bring extensive public policy, …

Mighty boost for festival highlight Fisher’s Twilight Fair

Thanks to a substantial funding injection, Fisher’s Twilight Fair, one of the highlights of the annual Festival of Fisher’s Ghost, will be bigger and better this year – and the two after that. Campbelltown City Council has revealed this week …

Man, 29, in court over Grasmere fire

A man has been charged with arson after a home near Camden was destroyed last month. He was arrested almost 50km away in Bankstown where he will be appearing in court today. The incident took place about 5.45am on Saturday, …

World’s most lovable bear is heading our way

The biggest highlight of Camden’s Kids Fun Day 2025? A live, interactive performance from none other than Paddington Bear himself. Yep, it’s true, the world’s most lovable, marmalade-eating bear, Paddington Bear, will be the star turn at this year’s event …

Young Tigers star named as Skelton replacement

As the 18th man last weekend against the Raiders in Canberra, rising young star Heamasi Makasini wasn’t required to play. However, he will now definitely make his debut in a much warmer place, the Gold Coast, when the Wests Tigers run …

Lions season is over after being mauled by Tigers

The Mittagong Lions are the first team to be eliminated from the 2025 Macarthur Conference rugby league premiership finals. Lions just couldn’t match it with The Oaks Tigers, going down 30-10 in the elimination final played at Waminda Oval, East …

Architects appointed for $84.6m arts centre expansion

At $84.6 million, the expansion of the Campbelltown arts centre will cost almost double the official estimate for the controversial Billabong project, located directly across the road. The NSW Government will provide $79m of the funding through Western Sydney infrastructure …

Scientific leaders of the future celebrated at awards night

Campbelltown’s brightest young scientific minds have been celebrated at the 2025 Victor Chang school science awards. Sixteen local high school students were recognised for their outstanding passion for STEM [science, technology, engineering and mathematics] subjects at an awards ceremony at …

New council rules to boost transparency, community confidence

New rules for council meetings will soon be in place to boost transparency and community confidence in local government. A new Model Code of Meeting Practice for local councils has been released and will come into effect from January 1 …

Bulls FC Academy crowned 2025 NPLW premiers

After a remarkable second half of the season, the Bulls FC Academy have been crowned 2025 National Premier Leagues NSW women’s premiers. The title came down to a final round shootout on Sunday night, but the Bulls were up for …