Heroes of Liverpool to be celebrated

Former mayor and local MP Craig Knowles will be among the guests when Liverpool throws a party next Friday, June 19, to celebrate the successful people of the area. The Heroes of Liverpool cocktail civic function will be held at Casula …

Hear ye of little faith in politicians

It’s almost as rare as hen’s teeth to see two politicians from the opposite side of the fence come together for anything, let alone a photo opportunity while receiving a framed Certificate of Appreciation from the council. But that was …

Soccer clubs celebrate their heritage

This weekend the history of the clubs is being celebrated with the inaugural Heritage Round. Round 14, which kicks off tonight with three matches, sees all six matches celebrate the wealth of history behind NSW football, and the contribution which …

Raising $3 million in 10 years only the start for Fight Against Cancer Macarthur

Having reached the $3 million mark in its 10 year, the 24 Hour Fight Against Cancer Macarthur has launched its 11th year by saying that this fundraising milestone is only the beginning. Chairman Fred Borg told guests at the launch, …

Matheson pops in to say well done

The Federal Member for Macarthur, Russell Matheson, has personally congratulated the Sydney University’s Centre for Carbon, Water and Food in Camden for receiving $3.9 million from the Australian Government to fund a new research hub to foster greater collaboration between …

Take up Joe’s tip and get a decent job you lot

The whole Joe Hockey “get a good job if you want to buy a house in Sydney’’ thing reminded us of a Seinfeld episode where George Costanza is a little depressed after another employment failure. He’s lying on the couch …

This app will make you even smarter than you are now

Finally, your smartphone can be used for something important and meaningful. Learn about everything when doing nothing. Listen, read and learn a topic in just 29 minutes. Why 29 minutes? Because it is 29 Minute Books that’s behind the release …

Concern for lack of support on disability services and confusion over NDIS

Local disability service providers say there is a severe lack of clear and understandable disability service information for people with disabilities and their carers – as well as a lack of information about available government support services. The providers voiced …

Top loo designers flushed out: mayor announces winners

Never mind the “flush of ideas’’ puns, Campbelltown is seriously thinking of adding artistically decorated public buildings such as toilet facilities to its overall branding program. It’s not official policy, but after tonight’s announcement by the mayor, Paul Lake, of …

Parliament Speaker post for our MP

The state member for Holsworthy Melanie Gibbons has been re-appointed temporary Speaker in the Legislative Assembly of the NSW Parliament. Ms Gibbons this afternoon said it was an honour to accept a Speaker’s Warrant from Shelley Hancock, the Member for …

Wests Tigers want women to be an integral part of club culture

Wests Tigers have launched the Wests Tigers Women’s Initiative (WTWI), a new, long term project for the club. Central to the WTWI is a targeted approach to ensure that women feel welcomed, safe, valued and respected in the Wests Tigers …

Refugee artist markets bring the world to the south west

Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre will host a two day refugee artist market next weekend, March 19-20. The market will showcase the skills and creativity of local community members with a refugee background in conjunction with Refugee Week (Sunday 14 June …