Free mobile chargers project kicks off at Liverpool, Campbelltown

It’s not often that outer South Western Sydney is the starting point for the rollout of new infrastructure. But that’s exactly the case with Power Spots, a $1 million project to instal free phone chargers at railway stations. The first …

Picton on the move after big year: chamber of commerce

Picton village is finishing the year with almost 100 percent occupancy, new shops have opened, and the retail and services offerings have broadened, says the chamber of commerce. In an end of year message, Picton chamber president Geoff O’Brien says …

Wests Tigers NRLW team aiming up in 2024 season

Wests Tigers have secured several NRLW contract extensions well ahead of the club’s second season in the Telstra Women’s Premiership. Rikeya Horne, Losana Lutu and Salma Nour have signed new deals which will keep them at the club for at …

Inquiry call over rezoning of Walker land in Appin

A community group calling itself Battle for Appin is calling for an inquiry into the fast-tracked rezoning of Walker Corporation’s 1378 hectare land bank in Appin. It says the NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption, NSW Auditor, and Environmental Chief Scientist …

Deadly Catherine Field causeway to be finally made safer

This causeway on Anthony Road at Catherine Field, which was built more than 50 years ago, is subject to regular flooding. Over the years it has wreaked havoc on residents, including trapping some of them in their homes. It has …

Tip-off leads to illegal smoking products at Macquarie Fields

Illegally packaged cigarettes, loose leaf tobacco and nicotine e-cigarettes (vapes) with an estimated street value of $32,000 will be destroyed after public health inspections raided two premises in Macquarie Fields. Environmental health and tobacco compliance officers from the South Western …

Holiday fun at Western Sydney International experience centre

The team at Western Sydney International experience centre will be hosting fun and interactive free activities over the summer school holidays. Activities will range from arts and craft through to guided educational workshops such as Sydney Zoo’s immersive wildlife workshops, …

Howzat! Premier cricket facility back in harness after floods

It was a case of better late than never when Camden Council officially opened the Fergusons Land cricket facility. The area’s premier cricket facility, Fergusons Land was completed in January 2022. But soon after, the Camden area was devastated by …

Firearms, knuckle dusters seized from Harrington Park house

Police have seized multiple weapons following a search of home in the Camden area and a man has appeared in court to face numerous charges. Firearms, knifes, knuckle dusters and ammunition were among the items seized by officers attached to …

Monday night football at Campbelltown: Bulls host Nix

Macarthur FC will run on to the playing field at Campbelltown Stadium knowing a win over Wellington would give them top spot on the A-League ladder. The Bulls have already qualified for the knockout stages of the AFC Cup following …

This contaminated waste was just dumped in one of our streets

Campbelltown Council is calling on the public’s help to identify this truck (above) which is suspected of being involved in the illegal dumping of a significant amount of contaminated household demolition waste (below) yesterday at Heald Road, Ingleburn. The large …

Social Summer touch competition attracts NRL and rugby stars

One of the highlights at this year’s Social Summer touch competition at Campbelltown Showground was seeing accomplished players from the local area make time to come down for a run with local players. Some of these players included NRWL Knights premiership winner …