Finance legend John Symond to speak at Campbelltown chamber

A recent Australian Financial Review poll of its readers voted John Symond as one of the country’s 10 most influential business, economic and political leaders over the past 60 years. John Symond, finance legend and Aussie Home Loans founder, is …

Council’s vision for historic Hurley Park needs funding

Campbelltown City Council has prepared a master plan for Hurley Park and applied for funding with the aim of restoring the site’s heritage significance and making the area a focus of community interest. The master plan focuses on a range …

Sydney United in five goal avalanche

Manly United caused the upset of the round, twice coming from behind to beat highly fancied Sydney United 58 FC 5-3 in a thrilling match at Sydney United Sports Centre on Sunday. Brendan Cholakian was the chief destroyer for the …

Waminda Oval fortress holds firm for Eagles

Despite having key players unavailable because of injuries, East Campbelltown Eagles accounted for Asquith Magpies in round eight of the 2015 NSWRL Sydney Shield competition on Sunday. The Eagles not only recorded an impressive victory but also once again defended …

Forwards pave way for Harlequins in local derby

The local derby may have finished under lights, but the Harlequins weren’t complaining after beating cross town rivals Camden 33-20 at Wire Lane on Saturday. After a two week break the Campbelltown Harlequins travelled to Camden for the first local …

Scrappy Magpies keep Appin Dogs at bay

Picton have kept intact their unbeaten record in the 2015 Group Six rugby league premiership after a scrappy 40-24 win over Appin on Sunday afternoon, reports MIKE SHEAN: The Magpies scored seven tries against the Dogs, but they did it …

Eagles get on top in eight goal thriller

Fans of defensive stalemates would’ve been left thoroughly disappointed at Blacktown Football Park on Saturday night. An eight goal thriller gave fans plenty of excitement as Bonnyrigg White Eagles overpowered Blacktown Spartans 5-3. It was a heartbreaking loss for the …

Group 6 dominate in rep clash

Group Six dominated their annual representative match against Group Seven on Saturday afternoon at Community Oval, Moss Vale, reports MIKE SHEAN. The home side ran out comprehensive winners 38-16 in the match, which was also a trial for the Greater …

Nurses, midwives take a bow

Nursing and midwifery staff at Camden and Campbelltown Hospitals will be officially recognised and thanked for their commitment to patient care and clinical excellence during International Nurses Day celebrations this Tuesday, May 12. Acting Director of Nursing and Midwifery at …

Forum to tackle disabled and justice system taboos

Campbelltown City Council and Macarthur Disability Services will host an Open Access Forum this Thursday, May 14 that explores the issue of people with disability and the criminal justice system. Local service providers and interested community members are invited to …

What ghetto are you talking about?

I really don’t like commenting on other media if I can avoid it, because that’s precisely what they want. That was the case in the Struggle Street reality SBS show about the lives of some Mt Druitt people doing it …

Popovic only man for the coaching job, say Wanderers

Barring unforeseen circumstances Tony Popovic  will be the coach of the Western Sydney Wanderers until the end of the 2017/18 season – because he is the only man for the job, according to the club. The contract extension was announced …