Sign’s up, but time will tell if Bradfield City thrives

With delivery of Australia’s first new city in 100 years slowly but surely under way, the first road signs pointing to Bradfield have also been installed (pictured above). The new signs on Badgerys Creek Road and The Northern Road are …

Campbelltown locked in as Tigers unveil 15 year stadia strategy

After months of posturing, including threatening to walk away from their traditional home grounds, Wests Tigers have announced a 15 year stadium plan to play the club’s NRL and NRLW fixtures at Leichhardt Oval and Campbelltown Sports Stadium. The commitment …

Raid on two Oran Park houses over illicit drug supply

Five people have been charged following an investigation by Strike Force Harlingen into illicit drugs across outer South Western Sydney. Strike Force Harlingen was established in May by officers attached to Camden Police Area Command. Last Friday, strike force detectives, …

Steep learning curve and the joy of being on Council

Cameron McEwan was one of eight new faces on Campbelltown Council after last September’s local government election. But as the sole representative of Sustainable Australia Party, he wasn’t sure what sort of reception he would get from the other councillors, …

Karts speed kid from Cobbitty wins second race

Lennox Fielding, the eight year old go-kart whiz kid from Cobbitty, is within sight of the Dunlop Kart Stars state championship after winning round 5 held in Orange last weekend. Thanks to his victory in the novice category, Lennox is …

Now visitor information centre’s moving to main street

First the library was relocated to the town centre, and now it’s the turn of the Campbelltown visitor information centre. The visitor information centre has been located at the historic cottage known as Quondong since 1998. Quondong [pictured above] is …

Claws out as Camden Tigers celebrate promotion

The Camden Tigers boys teams have swept all before them this season to help the club win promotion to Boys Youth League Two (BYL2) in 2026. Their Under 13s, 14s, 15s, U16s, and U18s have either finished first or very …

Gardening star Tim Pickles to share his story at business breakfast

Tim Pickles, a genuine Macarthur celebrity, will be the star turn at a business breakfast next month. Over the years locals have got to know Tim Pickles simply because he’s not your garden variety horticulturalist, pardon the pun. For starters, …

Claws out as Camden Tigers celebrate promotion

The Camden Tigers boys teams have swept all before them this season to help the club win promotion to Boys Youth League Two (BYL2) in 2026. With still some finals matches to be played in the 2025 season, the Tigers …

Urban heat is real in Campbelltown, says report

In May, Sustainable Australia Party councillor Cameron McEwan called for a report on urban heat and its impact across Campbelltown. Greens councillor Jayden Rovera seconded the motion and a majority of councillors voted in support. The report has now landed, …

Macquarie Fields Probus Club: friendship, fellowship and fun

If you’re retired and looking for friendship, fellowship and fun opportunities the Macquarie Fields Probus Club may be your next stop. It has more than 30 members already, just six months after it was established. But it has room to …

Tigers host Cowboys on 20th anniversary of grand final win

If they don’t talk about the premiership victory of ’05 before running onto the field to face the Cowboys this Sunday, the Wests Tigers players will get accused of not being human. But of course they’re human, and yes they …