Harlequins back in the winners circle

The Harlequins travelled to Vincentia on Saturday to take on and defeat home team Shoalhaven in first and second grade. In third grade, the Quins, despite a gallant effort, were defeated by Vincentia. First grade returned to the winners circle …

Feathers fly in battle of the Eagles

East Campbelltown Eagles host Mounties at Waminda Oval this weekend, in a Sydney Shield  grand final replay. The Eagles, who beat Mounties to claim the title in 2014, are in fourth spot, two behind the leaders after 13 rounds. A …

Wests Tigers CEO Grant Mayer gone

The Wests Tigers Board have just announced the resignation of CEO Grant Mayer, effective immediately. Wests Tigers Chair Marina Go thanked Mayer for his stewardship of the club for the past two years. “Wests Tigers would like to thank Grant …

Court win warning to dumpers: council

Liverpool Council has successfully prosecuted three men who were fined tens of thousands of dollars for illegal dumping. An extensive investigation by Council’s Community Standards Department uncovered evidence of illegal landfill occurring at a property at Luddenham. The landowner, occupier …

Our property prices: higher than ever

Having dinner with friends last week, I nearly fell off my chair when one of them told us their house at Eagle Vale had been listed for $600,000. It is great news, don’t get me wrong, that finally the region …

Rudan’s boys: three losses on the trot

Sydney United 58’s season continues to spiral out of control with the side succumbing to another shock loss, this time against Blacktown Spartans. The 2-1 defeat at the Sydney United Football Centre was its third in a row. The home …

Magpies firm as favourites for 2015 crown

The Picton Magpies have firmed as favourites for the 2015 Group Six rugby league premiership after an impressive 54-10 win over arch rivals Thirlmere Roosters.  Our correspondent, MIKE SHEAN, reports that Michael Lett’s four try effort was one of the highlights of …

Music of the Spheres reaches for stars

According to ancient philosophers the celestial bodies moved in perfect harmony to create “music of the spheres”. You couldn’t hear it, but you could admire its perfection. Something that makes perfection audible is the Sydney Symphony Orchestra Fellows concert entitled …

Hayes hits out over ‘unfair’ CCTV funding

The Federal Member for Fowler, Chris Hayes, has strongly condemned the Abbott Government’s handling of the CCTV Safer Streets program after the National Audit Office found the $50 million in funding was unfairly distributed. The funding was designed to target …

Bonnyrigg topple Olympic in thriller

Bonnyrigg White Eagles topped Sydney Olympic 3-1 in a thrilling spectacle to kick off the Heritage Round. The White Eagles grabbed the lead in the ninth minute when Dylan Fox found the back of the net. Robbie Younis, man on …

High speed chase with two infants in car

Police have arrested and charged a woman who struck five vehicles during a pursuit at Chipping Norton overnight with two infant children in her car. At about 9.45pm police were patrolling on the M5 Motorway at Moorebank when an officer …

Beware dangers lurking in winter time

As a chill hits the air in south west Sydney this winter, local health experts are warning residents to stay abreast of seasonal dangers that could lead to accidents. While keeping warm is a priority, keeping safe should go hand …