Day in the park for emergency readiness, and some fun, too

NSW State Emergency Service (SES) will be there, so will Fire & Rescue, the Rural Fire Service (RFS), and the NSW Police Force. The three hour event helps residents build the knowledge and confidence to respond safely in emergency situations, …

Fred Fisher’s ghost is still the one for our festival

There’s nothing wrong with a review of something that has been going on for a long time. It’s just that when governments announce a review it can sometimes be code for giving it the axe. But that’s not what Campbelltown …

Message for builders ahead of Blitz Week

A Macarthur region council has a message for builders ahead of Get the Site Right Blitz Week: focus on proper site management to protect our rivers and waterways. Blitz Week starts August 25, and is a joint effort by catchment …

Campbelltown Medicare mental health centre on the way

Macarthur region residents will soon have free, walk-in mental health support and care with work under way on the new Campbelltown Medicare mental health centre.  Expected to open later this year, the centre will provide on-the-spot support for people in …

Rams stun Bulls FC Academy at Lynwood Park

Macarthur Rams and Bulls FC Academy have had vastly different seasons in the premier women’s soccer competition in NSW, National Premier Leagues (NPL) The Rams won the premiership in 2024, but this season has seen a young team struggle to …

It’s koala breeding season, and the humans are busy too

August signals the start of the koala breeding season. It means koalas are on the move as they seek to mate between the start of this month and almost the end of summer. Unfortunately, it is also when this iconic …

All abilities category in 2026 Australia Day honours

Campbelltown residents living with a disability and who have gone above and beyond to achieve personally, or for the community as part of a broader activity or initiative, will have their own award category at the 2026 Australia Day honours. …

13 year old girls refused bail over assault of 14 year old

Three 13 year old girls will be back in court this week after being refused bail over the assault of a 14 year old teenage girl on Friday night in Claymore. The trio appeared at Parramatta Children’s Court on Saturday …

Api Koroisau: I play like the kid that fell in love with footy

It has been a tough season for the Wests Tigers, on and off the field. It started with questions about the coaching ability of Benji Marshall, before it all blew up when not one, but two young stars were released. …

Work starts on Chapter Place, 800m from Edmondson Park station

Urban Property Group’s new residential and retail precinct in Edmondson Park, Chapter Place, is set to deliver up to 1,900 new homes in the geographic centre of outer South Western Sydney. Earlier this week, a groundbreaking ceremony was held on …

Generous spirit of Christmas comes early for Youth Solutions

When you raise $74,000 in just one night it surely says something very positive about the organisation that benefits and the good work that it does. We’re talking about Youth Solutions and their 2025 annual charity event, where members of …

Mayor joins chorus of Minns critics on airport rail link to Macarthur

Wollondilly Mayor Matt Gould has joined the chorus of criticism of NSW Premier Chris Minns over infrastructure funding in outer South Westen Sydney. Yesterday Mr Minns was taken to task by a Labor colleague, Dr Mike Freelander, for his comment …