Breast cancer: local women urged to book free mammogram

Almost 700 women in South western Sydney are expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer this year. In another alarming statistic, 55.1 per cent of women in the region are overdue for their two yearly breast cancer screening. Dr Patsy …

Susan, 18: oldest koala rescued in the south west

Ruse resident Ricardo Lonza has rescued many koalas over the past few years. They’re all special for the man from  Sydney Metropolitan Wildlife Services Southwest, but this one, which goes by the name of Susan, could be the best yet. …

Commuter carparking capacity to be doubled at Campbelltown

The capacity of the Campbelltown Station commuter carpark on Farrow Road will be more than doubled. Funding to the tune of $22.09 million will be provided by the federal government for the construction of a multi deck carpark that will …

Save our forest: Harrington Park residents fight rezoning push

Harrington Park residents have launched a campaign against plans to rezone green space for housing near the Camden Valley Way entrance to the prestige estate. They have started a social media campaign encouraging residents to join the fight against the …

No more demountables as Wilton Public School goes cutting edge

Students and teachers at Wilton Public School are returning to new and improved learning facilities this week, with the upgrade of the popular primary school now complete in time for the start of Term 4. There are 22 new teaching …

Call for ambassador program to promote Campbelltown

Not one, not two but three very good notices of motion will be up for debate at Tuesday night’s Campbelltown City Council meeting. All three have been submitted by councillors who are not linked to the two major parties. Councillor …

Stampede of goals for Bulls in AFC Cup clash

Macarthur FC scored a stampede of goals at Campbelltown Sports Stadium during a dominant 8-2 win over Dynamic Herb Cebu FC to retain their perfect start to the AFC Cup. The Bulls matched their record winning margin and set a …

Licence suspended on the spot for P plater caught speeding

A 26 year old provisional driver has been charged after being detected allegedly travelling at 170km/h on the Hume Motorway at Menangle Park overnight. The man has also been charged with drink driving and his driver’s licence suspended. Officers attached …

Garage sale trail returns with a bang (for your buck)

Cash in or bag a bargain when the Garage Sale Trail, Australia’s festival of pre-loved stuff, returns to Camden next month. Boasting garage sales across the Camden area on 11-12 and 18-19 November, the event is a chance for you …

Crunch time: how much you will pay to swim in the Billabong

Next Tuesday night, Campbelltown Council will decide if it will charge an entry fee to the controversial Billabong Parklands. The project has been hit with delays and budget blowouts, but council hopes the people of Campbelltown can start enjoying its …

Overdue upgrade to make key intersection safer

The Leppington community will soon benefit from a safety upgrade and improved connectivity with work to install a temporary roundabout at a key intersection of Elizabeth Drive and Devonshire Road in Kemps Creek starting this week. This will allow motorists …

Zonta club awards for our female high achievers

Almost 10 years ago, Esther Adeyinka was among the winners of the 2014 Zonta Club of Macarthur annual awards, which recognize exceptional female high school students across South Western Sydney. Ms Adeyinka, now a lawyer in a commercial law firm, …