World first: augmented reality mirror pilot at Macarthur Square

The Party People are bringing a world first to Macarthur from next Monday: a pilot using augmented reality mirrors – with checkout functionality. The pilot, which will run for the rest of the month, will be activated on the top …

Women of Local Government Awards honour for Judy Hannan

Judy Hannan has been an MP in the NSW parliament for just six months. But her contribution as a councillor at Wollondilly for almost 20 years was the main reason that today she received a major honour at the Women …

The power of positive thinking keeps Shopana painting

Scleroderma is a rare disease that affects the skin and makes movement almost impossible. A young local artist known as Shopana was studying art at TAFE college when she was diagnosed with scleroderma. But this determined young woman did not …

Five Werriwa electorate black spots to be made safe

Member for Werriwa Anne Stanley is encouraging residents in her electorate to nominate a local black spot road for funding. “The Federal Government’s Black Spot Program will ensure that our local roads are safe and secure for our community and …

Long weekend police operation marked by 578 speed infringements

As part of Operation Labour Day in the South West Metro police command, 578 drivers were booked for speeding. Officers from Traffic and Highway Patrol Command were assisted by general duties police from commands across the state, targeting speeding, drink …

Naming honour for Harry Hunt the first of many

For 60 years Harry Hunt was known in Liverpool and Macarthur for his iconic hotel opposite the Cross Roads Hotel on the old Hume Highway. What was not as well known as Hunts Hotel was Harry’s determination to make tourism …

Local MPs get behind community building program

Community organisations and local councils across NSW are being encouraged to submit their grant applications for the Community Building Partnership (CBP) program to help make their town or suburb a better place to live, work, learn and play. The program …

Recent arrivals eye high flying career in Western Sydney

Western Sydney International has hosted a group of refugees and migrants to help them learn more about career opportunities at our newest airport. The new arrivals, aged between 18 and 45, are studying at Navitas Skilled Futures in the Adult …

Heat is on, but no worries, stay cool at water play spaces

The heat is on, but where to go and cool off in Macarthur? Unfortunately for Campbelltown residents the Billabong Parklands will not be available for swimming until the end of summer of 2023-24, although existing pools at Bradbury, Eagle Vale …

Parade gone, but Fisher’s Ghost festival better than ever

It wasn’t that long ago that locals, especially those who’ve been here for a while, were unhappy that council had decided to axe the parade for the Festival of Fisher’s Ghost. It’s true that the parade had been a big …

Free property planning workshops for small farm owners

Small farm owners in Camden and Wollondilly are being urged to take advantage of a free hands-on property planning workshop series. Kim Deans from Reinventing Agriculture will join other guest presenters at the workshops, which consist of two sessions, separated …

Crash driver charged after heroin was found in his truck

A disqualified driver has been charged after drugs were seized following a road incident near Campbeltown earlier this week. About 1.30am on Tuesday (September 26), emergency services were called to the Hume Highway at Menangle, following reports a truck had …