Angus Taylor throws hat in ring for Liberal leader

Angus Taylor, whose federal electorate of Hume includes part of the Macarthur region, has announced he is throwing his hat in the ring to become the new Liberal Party leader. He pledged to provide leadership that “unites the party, that …

Not quite the return of sheep country in Macarthur

This rural property along Hansens Road near Minto Heights boasted two rows of grapevines for many years, a lovely reminder that wines were produced both in the east and west parts of Campbelltown in the early days of the colony. …

Four teens in handcuffs after police pursuit

Four teenagers ended up in handcuffs following a pursuit with police from Campbelltown to the Eastern Suburbs this morning. About 10.30am today officers attached to Campbelltown City Police Area Command attempted to stop a Mazda CX3, which was reportedly stolen …

Innovation fund for fight against homelessness

Dignity Ltd is a charity that offers temporary accommodation, home cooked meals, clothing, life skills programs, as well as education to dispel the myths and stigmas around homelessness. It has two core values: every person should be treated with dignity, and …

Big boost to thin blue line in South Western Sydney

While the NSW Government is proud of Class 365, its South West Sydney MPs are also happy that the region will get a solid allocation out of this new cohort of police officers. A total of 63 new Probationary Constables …

Australia Cup victory highlight of the season for Macarthur FC

Macarthur FC have finished the 2024-25 season five points behind the team that clinched the last finals spot. Nine wins, six draws and 11 losses meant they failed to make the finals this season. The Bulls also finished the season …

Wests Tigers head south in toughest NRL road trip

Wests Tigers head south to Melbourne this weekend in one of the toughest road trips in the NRL. But the round 10 match against the Storm on Sunday (2pm kick off) also represents an opportunity for Benji Marshall’s team to …

It’s community grants season in Wollondilly

Wollondilly Shire Council’s community grants program is now open. Grants are available to local community groups, charities, sporting groups and not for profit organisations. The program provides funding towards projects, events and equipment purchases.  Wollondilly Mayor Matt Gould has encouraged …

Standing ovation for father of slain paramedic Steven Tougher

A moving speech by Jeff Tougher, the father of Steven Tougher, the paramedic stabbed to death in the car park of Campbelltown McDonalds, was the highlight of the 2025 First Responders awards. Mr Tougher revealed how his young son wanted …

Club Menangle going pink for a good cause

Club Menangle will turn pink this Saturday night for a good cause – the McGrath Foundation. And once again the Tanyia Harris OAM lady drivers invitational will be a feature race on the Pacing for Pink race night meeting. The …

Camden win rugby bragging rights after local derby victory

The Campbelltown Harlequins paid the price for poor discipline by narrowly losing to Camden 24-19 in round four of the competition. Harlequins scored three tries to two, but an enthusiastic Camden team deserved their victory in front of their fans …

Huff n’ Puff road race on again at Wollondilly

Wollondilly Shire Council is preparing to host one of the most unique running events in the region this month. The Huff n’ Puff road race and family fun run on Sunday, May 25 will have participants race alongside the historic …

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