On Anzac Day centenary we will remember these brave young men

By the end of the so called “Great War’’ this region’s soldiers had distinguished themselves by their acts of bravery. According to research by local military historian Gary Lucas, a total of 29 various military honours were awarded to soldiers …

Dawn services to remember the fallen on the centenary of Anzac Day

There will be three main local dawn services across Macarthur and Liverpool on Anzac Day this Saturday, April 25. They will start at 5.30 and will be in the Bigge Park war memorial in Liverpool, Ingleburn RSL club’s Soldiers’ Memorial …

Our 31 heroes of Gallipoli deserve a memorial

On October 20, 1914, Fred Sharp, aged just 23, was on his way to Gallipoli. Swept up in the swelling enthusiasm for the Australian Imperial Force, young Fred rushed to enlist and was soon saying goodbye to his Aunt, Mrs …

James to give you the good oil on Joe’s budget

What impact will Joe Hockey’s second Federal Budget have on the economy and more importantly what impact will it have on you and your business over the next year? Craig James, chief economist at Commonwealth Securities will try to address …

Go4Fun a healthy program for kids

Macarthur and Liverpool parents are being encouraged to enrol their kids in the Go4Fun Term 2 program to increase their physical activity and improve health before the winter months really settle in. Go4Fun runs during the school term, after school …

Galloway out, Seumanufagai in for Wests Tigers

Injury has forced Wests Tigers coach Jason Taylor to make a couple of changes to his squad for this Friday’s vital clash with the Bulldogs at ANZ Stadium. Prop forward Keith Galloway has been ruled out of the round 8 …

Green Army’s Camden project on the way

The Green Army is looking for enthusiastic 17-24 year olds in the Camden area to join what will become the largest-ever team of young Australians supporting environmental action across the country. The second round of Green Army projects are set …

Harlequins return from Bowral with perfect score

Campbelltown Harlequins headed down the Hume Highway on the weekend and a date with the Bowral Blacks in round two of the Illawarra rugby premiership. The club returned home with wins in first and seconds, with the thirds’ planned trial …

Wests Tigers show Canberra Faders how it’s done

After snatching defeat from the jaws of victory against the Raiders yesterday at Leichhardt Oval, Wests Tigers fans could be forgiven for asking if Robbie Farah’s men also pinched their visitors’ nickname, the Canberra Faders. In an ironic twist, their …

Camden Rams bounce back by crushing Appin Dogs

The Camden Rams have shown their ability to bounce back with a comprehensive 42-6 win over Appin on Sunday afternoon in Round 4 of the Group Six Rugby League Premiership. Last weekend the Rams had returned to Camden completely empty …

United 58 blow Bonnyrigg away in local derby

It was a game that caught fire early, as three goals were scored in the opening 18 minutes. The last of those, by Panni Nikas, decided the match, as Sydney United 58 came from a goal down to claim all …

IT overhaul announced at Centrelink Campbelltown

The Coalition Government will take action to replace the Department of Human Services decades old welfare payment IT system with a modern platform. The action was announced after the Minister for Social Services, Scott Morrison, and the Minister for Human …