Time to bust the myth about Western Sydney

Western Sydney isn’t one place, it’s a region made up of many local government areas, home to millions of people and incredible diversity. Yet, it’s often spoken about as if it has a single voice and a shared vision. While …

Axe to fall on bid for 2,073 apartments near Menangle Park station

A planning proposal to build 2,073 apartments on a 50 acre site near Menangle Park railway station are set to be rejected and sent back to the applicant to modify. The proposed number of dwellings represents a potential increase of …

Minister gives green light to WSI airspace and flight paths

Infrastructure minister Catherine King has announced a raft of measures aimed at reducing the impact of flights in and out of Western Sydney International (WSI) airport when it opens next year. Speaking yesterday during a tour of the airport to …

People’s Choice to shine in 2025 Fisher’s Ghost art award

The People’s Choice award in the Fisher’s Ghost Art competition may not offer as much prizemoney as the open category but it will match it for popularity. Its full title is the Joan Long and Vija Heinrichs People’s Choice Award …

Big time hockey match day returns to Macarthur

The Macarthur region will host a blockbuster home match day for the NSW Pride this October when the 2025 Hockey One League season makes its way to Narellan. The NSW Pride women, bronze medallists in last year’s Hockey One, and …

Home run for baseball as new facility opens at Oran Park

Oran Park has hit a home run after welcoming a brand-new baseball facility on O’Keefe Drive. The facility, which includes a full-size competition baseball field and an amenities building, has more than 100 parking spaces, including four disability spaces. It …

Another day, another milestone lands at WSI

The runway and other key airside facilities are getting the final touches as the countdown to opening continues for Western Sydney International (WSI) airport at Badgerys Creek. Today, as part of a media event on site, Simon Hickey, the CEO …

Two sin bins and chance of victory evaporates

Benji Marshall has rushed back big winger Jeral Skelton for the game against the premiers on Sunday. Charlie Staines has been dropped to make way for Skelton, while Brent Naden is another one left out from the side that lost …

Golden Guitar winner Casey Barnes to headline Boots n’ Beats

Golden Guitar winner Casey Barnes will be the headline act at the Boots n’ Beats Country Music Festival on Saturday, June 14 at Camden Bicentennial Equestrian Park. Barnes is heading to Macarthur country on a high after recently receiving the …

Three young Bulls to step up to A-League duty next season

It may be the off season, but you wouldn’t think so looking at what’s happening at local A-League club Macarthur FC. To start with, the club has just announced he promotion of three new scholarship players to the A-League men’s …

Food appeal as more Macarthur families hit by cost of living crisis

Macarthur region charity Big Yellow Umbrella says a broader range of people are now affected by the cost of living crisis. High interest rates, rising weekly rental payments, and growing grocery bills are having an impact on more and more …

Former police association raises more than $18,000 for sick babies

The third annual Macarthur Retired and Former Police Association charity golf day hit the spot. Held once again at Lakeside Golf Club, the goal in 2025 was to raise enough money to buy a KanMED baby bed warmer system hot …