Shamini Flint, author and activist, in free talk

Shamini Flint, an acclaimed author, academic, lawyer and environmental activist is coming to the south west. Shamini, who left behind a career in corporate law to pursue writing and stay at home to care for her two children four years …

Two mates behind charity boxing night that’s taken Macarthur by storm

For 10 weeks some of our corporate leaders change from business suits to track suits and head to the Grange boxing gym in Narellan. They include well known names like Anthony Vitocco, Luke Leone and radio man Rob Doorey. Going …

Praise in parliament as nurses, midwives celebrate

As nurses and midwives in hospitals across the south west region celebrated International Nurses Day this week with barbecues, parades and other fun activities, a local MP told parliament what a wonderful job they do. Greg Warren used his first …

Sydney United to fly south west region flag in FFA Cup

It’s official – five clubs hailing from NSW have won the right to represent the state in this year’s Westfield FFA Cup Round of 32 after round 7 of the preliminary stages concluded on Wednesday evening. And one of them …

Maiden speech: new MP’s tribute to Campbelltown

The new MP for Campbelltown, Greg Warren, yesterday used his maiden speech in Parliament to pay tribute to the people of his electorate. “Our greatest attribute is the good nature of our people,’’ he said. “I credit this fact to …

On the way: more relief for motorists using the M5

Work will start 18 months early on fixing one of Sydney’s worst pinch points, the King Georges Road interchange. The NSW and Australian governments have signed on the dotted line for the work and awarded the contract to Fulton Hogan …

Amalfi Park basin passes flood test

  Low lying properties in Lurnea, Casula and Liverpool were saved from the recent wild weather thanks to a partially completed flood basin. The $2.5 million Amalfi Park detention basin, which is under construction at Lurnea, helped capture significant run-off …

In concert: brilliant string quartet have family ties in Macarthur

They have won prizes and awards and performed all over the world – and for royalty and the Pope – but their next concert will be right here in Macarthur. The Orava String Quartet will perform works by Shostakovich and …

Taylor names unchanged West Tigers team for Knights clash

Wests Tigers coach Jason Taylor has resisted the temptation to make changes after last Friday’s big loss to the Roosters. Earlier this evening he named his team for this Sunday’s away trip to Newcastle and the clash with the Knights …

Round two in Camden council versus chamber spat

The Camden chamber of commerce has once again been put on the spot by a Camden councillor. There hasn’t been any love lost between the ruling Liberal Party council group and the chamber since the spat last year between the …

Plenty of good things in winter – five at least

There’s not much between summer and winter these days and around the middle of April we seem to jump from quite warm weather one week to freeze your bones cold seven days later. Our bodies will slowly get used to …

Liverpool supply chain forum to help local firms

Liverpool Mayor Ned Mannoun is inviting local businesses to attend a special supply chain forum on Friday, May 22 to help them review their supply chains and improve their business strategies. Liverpool Council secured $30,000 from the Industry, Skills and …