Wollondilly Women in Business named champions once again

Extensive volunteer work, innovative initiatives, and unwavering support for women in business. That pretty much sums up Wollondilly Women in Business (WWIB). But despite its exceptional contribution to supporting and empowering businesswomen within the Wollondilly community it was still a …

Walker submit mammoth DA for 9000 homes in Appin

Australia’s largest ever standalone housing development application has been submitted for approval in Appin to bring 9000 homes into the Minns Government housing supply pipeline. Walker Corporation’s Concept Plan and Stage 1 Development Application (DA) to Wollondilly Shire Council will …

Magnificent Macarthur Rams women champions once again

Macarthur Rams lifted the National Premier Leagues Women’s NSW competition premiership trophy on Sunday night after a 2-1 victory over rivals APIA Leichhardt at a packed Lambert Park. Goals by Kelli Brown in the 20th and 77th minute were enough …

Man caught speeding was almost four times over alcohol limit

A 25 year old man has been charged with high range drink driving and speeding almost 60km/h above the limit on the Hume Motorway along Campbelltown on Friday night. Officers attached to Traffic and Highway Patrol Command were patrolling on …

How 2024 became bizarre year of the decade

Suddenly 2024 is becoming the year of the unexpected. Think about all the things that have happened, from small and local, to big and global, so far. It’s actually a little scary to think there are still four months and …

The iconic festival that pays tribute to a ghost returns soon

The iconic Festival of Fisher’s Ghost Festival will return to Campbelltown from October 31 to November 10 with an exciting program of events and community-led activations. Celebrations will kick off on Thursday, October 31 with a Halloween-themed opening night of …

RSL redevelopment means popular arcade has to be demolished

The good news is that the redevelopment of Campbelltown RSL is finally under way, starting with the demolition of the Campbelltown City Arcade in Queen Street. But as legal eagle Patrick Duffy said when he shared this photo with us, …

Four mayoral candidates in Wollondilly throw their hats in the ring

Wollondilly residents will again be electing their mayor by popular vote at this year’s local government polls on September 14. Matt Gould, pictured, who has been mayor for the past four years, is seeking another term. He is one of …

Questions on senior citizens, Queen Street for candidates forum

The Liberal Party failure to nominate any candidates for the September 14 council election in Campbelltown has been the big story of the past week. The impact of not having any Liberal candidates on the ballot paper is hard to …

Massive police operation ends with arrest of alleged kidnapper

A massive police operation to deal with an alleged kidnapping of a woman last night ended more than three hours later with the arrest of a man near Campbelltown. About 5pm officers attached to Campbelltown City Police Area Command responded …

Academy athletes have one eye on Brisbane Games in 2032

NSW sport minister Steve Kamper was on hand to present some of the honours at the 2024 South West Sydney Academy of Sport athlete graduation and sport awards dinner last Friday night in Campbelltown. There were some talented young athletes …

There could be nine new faces on Campbelltown Council

“And before honour is humility.’’ Campbelltown Mayor George Greiss chose these words from the Bible to close out his very last mayoral minute delivered at a farewell council meeting last night. And to this observer’s eyes he described himself as …