Modern new grandstand for footy ground at The Oaks

A new grandstand will be part of the first phase of a $5.2 million project to modernise a Wollondilly footy ground, the Dudley Chesham Sportsground at The Oaks. A tender was awarded at Tuesday night’s Wollondilly Council meeting. The $5.2 …

Planning for emergencies: don’t forget your health care

As we head into another potential tinderbox bushfire season, disaster management experts are reminding the South Western Sydney community preparation is the key to safety and survival. South Western Sydney Primary Health Network (SWSPHN) has developed a flyer to make …

Our volunteer ‘workforce’ continues to perform amazing feats

Campbelltown residents who give up their valuable time as volunteers have been recognised at Council’s annual Gift of Time Award ceremony this week. This year’s awards program recognised 1035 volunteers from across 51 community organisations and services who have collectively …

Good Samaritans putting smiles on the faces of 1000 children

Almost 1,000 local children will get a Christmas present this year thanks to two amazing women from Campbelltown: Tracy Braithwaite and Belinda Jardine. But the two Campbelltown friends behind the massive task of collecting as many gifts as possible, have …

Leumeah shooting: police release CCTV footage of vehicle

Investigators have released CCTV footage of a vehicle as part of an investigation into a shooting at Leumeah earlier this year. The incident occurred just after 4am on Tuesday, June 20. Officers from Campbelltown City Police Area Command were called …

Advance Australia Fair gets green light for council meetings

Mayor George Greiss has got his wish – Advance Australia Fair will become part of council meetings in Campbelltown from 2024. His national anthem proposal received widespread support from councillors at last night’s meeting – the final one for this …

Antill golf course operator receives 30 year lease from council

After almost a whole year of negotiations, Wollondilly Shire Council last night awarded Antill Park Country Golf Club a 30 year lease for the operation and management of the historic golf course. Under the terms of the lease, the golf …

Medicare urgent care clinic to take pressure off hospital

A Medicare urgent care clinic has opened in the heart of the Campbelltown CBD and local MP Dr Mike Freelander says it will make a difference in the local area. Following an expression of interest process, the Campbelltown Medical and …

It’s a complete leadership makeover at Wests Tigers

Wests Tigers have new hands at the helm following the departures of both the chief executive officer Justin Pascoe and the chairman of the board Lee Hagipantelis. That is the major fallout from an independent governance and culture review by …

Powerful speedster switches from rugby to Wests Tigers

Wests Tigers have snared the signature of New Zealand outside back Solomon Alaimalo who has joined the club’s top-30 roster for the 2024 NRL season. The 27-year-old is making the switch to rugby league after playing several seasons of Super …

Plan to make bushland reserve better for humans and animals

Concept plans to improve the walking experience for people visiting one of Campbelltown’s most popular bushland reserves have gone on public exhibition. Measures to protect plant and animal habitat at Smiths Creek Reserve are included in the plans. Campbelltown residents …

Place with no hospital and a poorly staffed ambulance service

Wollondilly Mayor Matt Gould says not having a local hospital is bad enough, but when ambulances can take up to 45 minutes or longer to respond to urgent calls it’s time to beef up resources. “I’ve heard so many horrifying …