Plaques removed from Remembrance Driveway memorial site

Five plaques have been removed from a memorial site on Remembrance Driveway near Picton. Remembrance Driveway, the 320 kilometre highway between Sydney and Canberra, is a living memorial to those who have served in our defence forces during conflict. Officers …

Camden slams Budget’s $12.3m for Spring Farm Parkway

Camden Council says the $12.3 million allocated in yesterday NSW Budget for planning of the critical Spring Farm Parkway stage two extension is “barely a drop in the ocean’’. Council says it was “left disappointed’’ by the budget. Mayor of …

Council turn to hand down its annual budget

Just a few hours after the NSW Government handed down its 2025-26 Budget, it was the turn of Campbelltown Council to follow suit. And while a council budget contains numbers that are much smaller than the state one, it’s nonetheless …

Appin Grove gets thumbs up from future residents

The first of more than 250 families have walked on their blocks at Walker Corporation’s sold out residential community Appin Grove. To celebrate the milestone, families planted the first of many trees on their blocks, supporting the 40 percent tree …

NSW Budget funding for Service NSW Centre in Campbelltown

Campbelltown will finally get a Service NSW Centre with a $13.6 million allocation over four years in the 2025-26 NSW Budget. Service NSW is already working with Property and Development NSW to identify a suitable, accessible location in Campbelltown to …

Heath Mason to take reins at fullback

Thirlmere Tahmoor Roosters junior Heath Mason has been named as fullback in the Wests Tigers team to face Manly at Brookvale this Friday. Mason, who has been playing in the halves, will take the place of Jahream Bula, who suffered …

Female White Eagles footballers set to soar

Bonnyrigg White Eagles FC is one of the oldest and most respected soccer clubs in Australia, with a proud history spanning over 57 years. The club started life in 1968 as Avala Sports Club, founded by a group of Serbian …

Council backs bid for inclusive sporting facilities

Campbelltown councillor Seta Berbari says providing local sporting facilities for people with disabilities is not just about sport. “This is about dignity and belonging for everyone in Campbelltown,’’ she told the June council meeting. Cr Berbari received strong support in …

Council vows to keep pushing for local services

Campbelltown City Council says that while it welcomes NSW Budget funding for better local bus services it will remain an active voice in advocating to secure the transport services and infrastructure that underpin a liveable, connected and growing region. Funding …

Dr Freelander’s tribute to our newest OAM recipient

Dr Mike Freelander says Macarthur is fortunate to have residents who go above and beyond in their service to our area – everyday Australians who provide their time and energy to improving the lives of others and often go without …

Top marks for rampaging Harlequins   

Harlequins have sent a message to the rest of the competition that they are the real deal in 2025 after a 73-26 thumping of University at the Campbelltown Showground on Saturday, reports ANDREW CHOICE. The win locks up second spot …

Headspace opens new centre in Oran Park

Young people living in South Western Sydney are benefiting from a new mental health support service, headspace Oran Park that was officially opened last week. Headspace provides an integrated approach to wellness by offering support for a young person’s mental, …