Thirlmere man to face court over explosives

A man has been charged following an investigation into reports of numerous explosions being heard in the Thirlmere area. Officers attached to Camden Police Area Command were made aware of reports from Wollondilly Council that explosions have been heard in …

Advocacy is fine, but actions speak louder than words

Some of the people behind advocacy groups in Western Sydney get a little upset when the South West Voice points out what a waste time it is to just have a function with the Premier or a minister and let …

Pursuit driver charged with assaulting police officers

A man was due to face court today following two pursuits in Campbelltown overnight in which he allegedly smashed into three police vehicles and assaulted officers trying to arrest him. About 1.10am this morning, officers attached to Campbelltown City Police …

Mayor calls for review of iconic Campbelltown festival

Next Tuesday’s Campbelltown Council will tackle everything from light pollution to entertainment centres, the future of Fisher’s Ghost festival, WWII honour rolls and woodchip in playgrounds. And that’s just the notices of motion – all eight of them. Mayor Darcy …

Birling galloping ahead as homebuyers pounce

Birling, one of South Western Sydney’s newest residential communities, has achieved another major milestone with development approval granted for stages 3 to 5. This next phase will deliver 227 new residential lots, further strengthening Birling’s contribution to housing supply in …

Campbelltown: this is our moment to speak up and lead

Yes, we need to have a conversation, because with new development accelerating and housing targets rising, Campbelltown is being positioned as a key player in Western Sydney’s growth story, writes Dr George Greiss* in this opinion piece. “Never doubt that …

These workmates will down tools to seek indoor golf glory

These three Macarthur workmates are swapping freight work for the fairway, representing NSW in Australasia’s biggest indoor golf championship in Melbourne this month. Scott Green, Shane Zielonka and Andrew Robinson (pictured above) will join eight other teams from as far …

New cycleway from bushland to centre of town

A green light for funding from the state government will enable a cycleway along Broughton Street to go ahead. Funding to the tune of $940,351 investment from the state’s longest-running open space grants program, Metropolitan Greenspaces, will go towards design …

Wollondilly chamber pledges energy, collaboration, growth

The Wollondilly Business Chamber says the election of its 2025-26 executive committee is set to usher a new era of energy, collaboration, and growth. Chamber president Pania Gregson, who was re-elected for a second term, says each member of the …

Eat your heart out New York, our botanic garden is on the move

The Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan spans an enormous 416 hectares, which makes it bigger than Central Park in New York. It’s also Australia’s leading botanical conservation science hub, home to the National Herbarium of NSW and the Australian PlantBank. …

Hey kids, bin buddy needs a name

Campbelltown’s recycling mascot is looking for a name, a job that’s perfect for our youngsters. All children from Kindergarten to Year 6, who attend a primary school within the Campbelltown local government area are invited to take part in the …

Local building company joins the Macarthur FC herd

Reigning Australia Cup champions Macarthur FC are winning on the field as well as off it. Just days after progressing to the round of 16 in the 2025 Australia Cup, the Bulls have celebrated their success by announcing that local …