Vive la France: international rugby league comes to Campbelltown

International rugby league is coming to Campbelltown tonight – the East Campbelltown Eagles – who play in the Wests Group Macarthur Conference premiership – will host the French Under 19 team currently on a tour of Australia. The tour is …

Why child safety is everyone’s responsibility

Mayor of Camden Ashleigh Cagney, the mother of young children, backs the notion that child safety is everyone’s business. The issue has been in the news lately for all the wrong reasons, and Mayor Cagney feels that keeping children safe …

Contracts signed, work to start on M5, Moorebank Ave chokepoint

Work will start soon to remove the infamous traffic chokepoint at the M5 Motorway between Moorebank Avenue and the Hume Highway. The Albanese and Minns governments have each committed $190 million towards this project. This morning acting premier Ryan Park, …

Two police cars collide after calling off pursuit

An investigation is under way after two police vehicles collided overnight near Bargo. Officers attached to Camden Police Area Command had been engaged in the pursuit of a driver wanted on warrants about 7pm yesterday (Wednesday), along Remembrance Drive at …

Brainstorming sessions locked in for youth forum

A youth forum will be held in the Campbelltown Civic Centre on August 7. The theme of the Campbelltown City Council forum is Together we thrive. It is open to local young people aged 12 to 24. Participants will interact …

Mayor Lound: Wests Tigers now more positive about staying

It appears that the Wests Tigers hierarchy may have changed their tune a little over the club’s long term future in Campbelltown. At last night’s meeting, Mayor Darcy Lound told the council a more positive approach was evident when he …

When it opens, commuter carpark will be free for 12 months

Farrow Road commuter park will be free over a trial 12 month period, Campbelltown Council has decided. But it will be another eight to 12 weeks before it opens. The controversial multi storey carpark opposite Campbelltown Station carpark, built with …

Staff boost, palliative care ward for Campbelltown Hospital

Campbelltown Hospital has become the latest NSW hospital to implement the safe staffing levels initiative. The hospital recently completed a successful recruitment campaign of more than 41 nurses in the emergency department to facilitate the safe staffing level requirements. The …

Tigers heading across the ditch for date with Wahs

Big guns Jarome Luai and Api Koroiseau have been named to return for the Wests Tigers in their Round 19 away match with the NZ Warriors this Sunday afternoon in Auckland. The Tigers are coming off a big, losing streak-breaking …

‘Barred from one, barred from all’ making licensed premises safer

John Payne says the Camden Liquor Accord multi venue barring policy is about creating safe environments for people. “Candidates are more than just fighting over a girlfriend, it’s one where there is a serious assault, or a person constantly getting …

Harlequins prevail in thrilling clash with Vikings

Harlequins won an absolute thriller against Vikings 38-33 on Saturday at Campbelltown Showground, but as usual they took the long and winding road to get there, reports our rugby correspondent ANDREW CHOICE. Harlequins got out of the blocks early to …

Ed Park High: work’s on schedule, principal appointed

Progress is well under way on the new high school in Edmondson Park, with feedback being sought on the school’s proposed name and the foundation principal appointed. The school’s proposed name, Edmondson Park High School, has been identified through consultation …