It’s happy 10th birthday to Little Orange Studio

Campbelltown Art Centre’s popular Little Orange studio is turning 10. Since 2014, the studio for artists living with disability has fostered artistic practice through the provision of materials, mentorships, business training and access to industry professionals. Drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, …

Let’s open our hearts to mayoral appeals this year

Mayoral Christmas appeals are worthy efforts every year. But some years they are even more important, and 2024 is one of them. The cost of living has gone through the roof in just about every area, from food to rents …

Local Islamic schools unveil new facilities

The federal member for Werriwa, Anne Stanley, did the honours when two local schools unveiled new facilities recently. Malek Fahd Islamic School, Hoxton Park has installed solar panels, while Al-Faisal College at Liverpool opened a new library and general learning …

Pattie Dench inducted into NSW Hall of Champions

Pattie Dench dominated pistol shooting in Australia from the mid-1970s to the mid-1980s. The big one, the one she will always be remembered for, was winning the bronze in the Sports Pistol category at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games. …

Quiet achiever Fonua Pole signs for two more years

Fonua Pole has missed just two games since making his first grade debut in Wests Tigers colours in round 16 of the 2022 season. Pole, who has now played 56 games for the club, has been one of the few …

Council walks the walk by making CBD accessible to blind people

These days so much “action’’ on inclusivity and accessibility by the authorities turns out to be no more than lip service. But there are exceptions, and one of them occurred last week in the centre of Campbelltown. A group that …

Inability to score goals: Bulls go home empty handed

Macarthur FC have dropped to seventh on the A-League ladder after their 1-0 defeat at the hands of new franchise Auckland FC on Sunday afternoon. It was the third loss so far this season for the Bulls, who started the …

Relief for Leppington motorists on the way

Leppington motorists will benefit from fast tracked upgrade works at the intersection of Cowpasture Road and Fifteenth Avenue. Member for Leppington, Nathan Hagarty, says he has secured a prioritisation of improvements to Fifteenth Avenue and surrounding roads, with work to …

Campaign is a chance for everyone to play their part

Residents are encouraged to show their support for the prevention and elimination of domestic and family violence during the annual 16 Days of Activism campaign, from today (Monday, November 25) to Sunday, December 10. Across Campbelltown, community members are encouraged …

Why Cassie’s happy this TAFE diploma course is going digital

Harrington Park resident Cassie Kiggins says TAFE offering the Diploma of Sports, Aquatics and Recreation Management online is just what the doctor ordered. Ms Kiggins says she has long had an interest in health and fitness and has hopes of …

Out with the old, in with the new: local heritage is now history

Plenty of civic minded residents are still lamenting the demolition of the iconic Bob Ingham mansion on the Hume Highway at Casula. But not as much as Glen op den Brouw, the long time keeper of the flame at the …

Smiles greet dental program’s 1000th school visit

The free dental check for public schools across NSW has celebrated its 1000th public school visit – at a Camden school. Since the program began in 2019, the Primary School Mobile Dental Program has offered free dental care to more …

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