Libs candidate for Macarthur signals cost of living campaign

The next federal election hasn’t been called yet, but whenever it is, Binod Paudel, the endorsed Liberal Party candidate for Macarthur, is ready to run a strong campaign focusing on the cost of living crisis. The local entrepreneur and community …

It’s time we demanded our fair share for SW Sydney

It’s good to see that Campbelltown Council will show its “activist’’ side once the next federal election is called. For decades the area has failed to get the attention it deserves when state and federal government infrastructure funding is handed …

IPART backs council’s $85,000 Appin developer levy per house

IPART – the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal – has given its nod of approval to Wollondilly Shire Council’s Appin Growth Area contributions plan. The council proposes to levy a contribution rate of around $85,000 for a typical house. In …

Our university, new airport join forces to drive growth

Western Sydney International and Western Sydney University have combined forces to drive education, training and job opportunities ahead of the airport’s late 2026 opening. Earlier this week, they signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will see the organisations partner in …

Three local businesses shine at 2024 Women with Altitude awards

These three local businesses from the Macarthur region have won top honours at this year’s Women with Altitude Awards. Erin Bailey, of Her Healing Hub, which operates out of Camden, won the Emerging Leader award, which recognises individuals who demonstrate …

Forest Lawn Memorial park taps into spirit of Christmas

A local memorial park is tapping into the Christmas spirit this year to help mourners find moments of joy in honouring their lost loved ones.  Individuals can send heartfelt letters to their loved ones and attend a memorial service at …

Footy club grant to make it easier for girls, women to play on

A $154,800 grant to a local footy club will make it easier for women and girls in Macarthur to play sport and be active. The Bradbury Ambarvale Football Club was selected to receive the funding under the Australian Government’s $200 …

Gloves are off as Campbelltown signals big election push

The next federal election hasn’t yet been called but Campbelltown Council is ready to tell the next government what it needs. Council has put together a report, Call to the Federal Government for Support, which will be published on its …

Rollercoaster with climax as good as Hollywood thriller

Late in the first half, and down 2-0 at home to Brisbane Roar, Macarthur FC looked headed for a drubbing in front of their fans last Saturday night. But barely a minute from half-time everything changed when Kealey Adamson smashed …

Champions of change focus of interactive workshop

An interactive workshop designed to support community leaders in their response to domestic and family violence hailed these “champions of change’’. Guest speakers, Matt and Sarah Brown, authors of New Zealand’s bestselling book and activist organisation She Is Not Your …

Tasmanian devils now call Bargo wildlife sanctuary home

Three Tasmanian Devils and two koalas now call the Australian Wildlife Sanctuary home. The devils were obtained by the Bargo sanctuary in partnership with Tasmania Zoo as part of the Save the Tasmanian Devil program initiative between Tasmania Government and …

Wollondilly summer beach bus links bush with the ocean

Wollondilly Shire Council’s popular beach bus will hit the road again this summer. It has been a full decade since the service started transporting Wollondilly residents to the beach and relief from the summer heat. The beach bus offers residents …