Exhibition recalls the excitement of the ‘place of pace’

Liverpool Speedway was once a world-famous racing venue, attracting cars and drivers from around the world as well as tens of thousands of spectators. The Place of Pace Liverpool Speedway 1967-1989 – which opened last week at Liverpool Regional Museum …

Opa: Greek festival a big hit in Campbelltown

Darcy Lound, the newly elected mayor of Campbelltown praised Sunday’s Oxi (Greek for no) as a wonderful addition to the multicultural fabric of the area. “Campbelltown is developing a great multi cultural tradition and the Macarthur Greeks holding this annual …

MP pays tribute to Beautiful Minds Macarthur

A local MP has lauded the fundraising efforts of not-for-profit organisation Beautiful Minds Macarthur. Member for Macquarie Fields Anoulack Chanthivong paid tribute to the organisation at its 20th anniversary event in Ingleburn RSL Club earlier this month. The event also …

Motorists alerted to temporary road changes across Macarthur

Local motorists are being alerted to proposed changed traffic conditions along the Campbelltown bypass to repair a drain near Warby Street. Work will take place for up to two-night shifts between Sunday, November 10 and Sunday,  November 24, between 8pm …

Sarah McLeod set to rock Inter Dominion decider

Rock queen Sarah McLeod will bring her high-octane show trackside at Club Menangle when the time-honoured Inter Dominion Championships are decided in December. Widely regarded as one of Australia’s most versatile live performers, McLeod will provide the soundtrack to a …

Mid-air collision: local residents rushed to plane crash sites

Australian Transport Safety Bureau has launched an investigation into Saturday’s tragedy near Camden which claimed the lives of three people aboard two light aircraft Three men died after the planes collided in mid air before crashing and killing everyone aboard …

Special edition of Fisher’s Kids as our ghostly festival returns

Campbelltown Arts Centre is excited to once again be hosting Fisher’s Kids this year. This family-friendly celebration is even more significant as it marks the 40-year relationship between Campbelltown and its Japanese sister city, Koshigaya.  This free event, themed ‘Yonju’ …

Headspace opens its doors in Edmondson Park

Young people across South Western Sydney now have better access to mental health care and support with the opening of the new headspace at Edmondson Park. Assistant minister for mental health and suicide prevention Emma McBride officially opened the new …

Camden student receives award from NSW Governor

Mount Annan Christian College student Siena Camilleri didn’t just think mental health awareness was important – she did something about it. For a Year 10 Shark Tank exercise she created an online program called Siena’s Sport Sigma. The program focused …

Wollondilly MP takes up fight on behalf of optometrists, patients

Judy Hannan, the independent state member for Wollondilly, is an optometrist by profession. And if she talks about a problem that needs to be fixed that relates to optometrists, she knows what she’s talking about. Here is the problem: Currently …

Stats point to a draw, but Bulls may have other ideas

Less than five days after their 6-1 opening round triumph over Perth Glory, Macarthur FC return to Campbelltown Stadium tonight to host Newcastle Jets. The visitors were first round 1-0 losers to Melbourne City despite playing at home in Newcastle. …

Wests awards recognition for achievement and spirit of sport

The incredibly successful Macarthur Rams women’s first grade football side has another trophy for their cabinet after being named elite sports team of the year  at the 24th Annual Wests Sports Council Awards. This talented group of women won the …