Christmas weekend had everything, including freak storm

A freak storm was the only dampener on Campbelltown’s launch of the 2023 festive Christmas activities on the weekend. The summer storm pounded Campbelltown on Saturday night, meaning the Christmas Carols at the athletics centre in Leumeah had to finish …

Leppington High to be located next to primary school

The new public high school in Leppington is set to be co-located with Leppington Public School. Yesterday, the Minns Labor Government announced the proposed site just as community consultation begins on council plans for Leppington’s new town centre. Education minister …

Bulls have history on their side against Adelaide at Campbelltown

Ulises Davila reckons that the tough scheduling of the past week will be good for Macarthur FC. Speaking ahead of tonight’s rescheduled A-League match with Adelaide United at Campbelltown Stadium, the Bulls captain said it was all part of getting …

Man charged after firearm seized at Narellan Vale

A man has faced court after a firearm was seized from a home near Camden. Acting on information received, investigators attached to Camden Police Area Command executed a search warrant at a home in Plane Tree Drive, Narellan Vale. Police …

National liveability survey places Camden top of the pops

Camden has earned positive results in a national liveability survey. The results confirm what local residents already know, that Camden is a pretty good place to live. The Liveability Census by PlaceScore polled residents of local government areas across the …

Just as well we are in the Lucky Country

Our country is facing so many challenges it’s hard to know where to start. One good thing is that they are all linked in some way or another: housing, immigration, power generation, climate change resilience, protecting our borders – the …

Kirkham Oval set to get female friendly facilities

A $2.8 million upgrade will see the construction of female friendly changerooms and supporting amenities for rugby league at Kirkham Oval. Camden Council and the NSW Government are providing the funding. Work will start in 2024. Local rugby league club, …

Partnership good for youth mental health and the environment

Campbelltown Council has joined forces with the Sebastian Foundation and local clothes recycling business E-Thread as part of a new initiative to support youth mental health and improve sustainability. Seventeen clothing collection bins have been placed at prominent locations across …

Have you seen this missing 15 year old girl?

Fifteen year old Caitlynn Goyen was last seen at Therry Road, Campbelltown, about 7.50pm almost two weeks ago on Friday, November 17. When she was unable to be located, officers attached to Campbelltown City Police Area Command were notified and …

Merry Christmas, Campbelltown: you have a world champion

Merry Christmas Campbelltown, one of your own is now a world champion. Kya Stewart finished first at the 2023 World Monologue Games after winning the hearts and minds of judges and the public with her performance in the finals of …

Christmas is going to be bigger than Ben Hur at this local pub

A popular local watering hole has been transformed into a Christmas Wonderland just in time for the festive season. The Camden Valley Inn has gone all in for Christmas, with free activities for the whole family including night markets, Christmas …

Let’s start making Christmas count beyond gifts and feasts

December is just a couple of days away, which can only mean one thing: Christmas day will be here before we know it. And that means another thing: the year has just flown by. It’s rare to talk to someone …