Memo election candidates: no guts, no glory

The federal election hasn’t been called yet, but judging by what we’ve seen and heard so far, we the public are in for a rough ride during the campaign. Personally, I was dreading the cliched “this will be the most …

The 2025 Miracle Mile poised to be one for the ages

If there were any doubts we are set for one of the greatest Miracle Miles in the history of the race, Sunday’s barrier draw at Club Menangle snuffed them out. Long time favourite for the race, defending champion Leap To …

Accessible Georges River kayak dock opens with a splash

A new kayak launch facility has been opened at Light Horse Park, providing easy access to the upper Georges River Supported by the NSW Government and delivered by Liverpool City Council, the accessible facility is the first of its kind …

Libs in $7.5m promise to fund Bulls sport centre of excellence

Three years after it was unveiled, the $30 million Macarthur FC sport centre of excellence at Cawdor has been promised a $7.5 million grant to complete stage one. But there’s a catch: The Liberal-National Coalition have to win the next …

Don’t expect too much charity in this derby

When Macarthur FC and Sydney FC run on to the field at Campbelltown Stadium tomorrow night, they will ostensibly be playing for the Charity Cup to raise funds for the Sony Foundation. It certainly is a great cause and the …

Campbelltown Showground to host rugby union Sevens tournament

Campbelltown Showground will once again play host to elite rugby when the Sydney Women’s Sevens tournament lands tomorrow (Saturday, March 1). Matches will start from 11am. The Sevens follows the huge success of the Waratahs and Brumbies women’s sides clash …

Motorbike rider dies in Hume Highway collision with a car

A man died at the scene after his motorbike and a car collided near Ingleburn last night. Police say that emergency services were called to the Hume Motorway, Ingleburn, following reports of a crash about 9pm. Officers attached to Campbelltown …

Signs of the times: critical information for motorists

In a little over a month’s time, motorists at Smeaton Grange, Mt Annan and Harrington Park will benefit from new permanent electronic signage that will advise them of congestion and provide flood warnings. The new signs will be installed at …

Who will be the first responders of the year in 2025?

The Rotary Clubs of the Macarthur region are banding together once again to deliver the first responders award of 2025. This will be the third year of the awards, introduced by the Rotary clubs to complement the successful annual police …

Surf’s up: The Blind Sea on Netflix from Saturday

It only seems like yesterday a little bit of Hollywood glamour came to Campbelltown for the premiere of The Blind Sea, a moving, brilliant documentary film about a blind surfer. Well, it was actually last August that Event Cinemas at …

Council to put abandoned trolleys through scrap metal shredder

Dumped shopping trolleys present a significant safety hazard in public spaces. They block walkways, create tripping hazards for pedestrians; particularly for the elderly, children, and those with mobility issues. Trolleys often end up in areas where people least expect them, …

Dudley Chesham Sportsground upgrade on track

At its meeting last night, Wollondilly Shire Council put the spotlight on the implementation of the Dudley Chesham Sportsground master plan. Councillors discussed priorities for the next stages of the plan for the sporting facility, which is the home of …

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