Swamp Juice on at Casula Powerhouse

Casula Powerhouse this weekend is offering a show with a difference. Swamp Juice is the second production from acclaimed performer, Jeff Achtem (Bunk Puppets). Using bits of rubbish and household items, Jeff creates intricate and funny stories using shadow puppetry. …

Cenotaph relocation on, despite $100,000 cost

Liverpool Council has confirmed that moving the cenotaph from Macquarie Mall is going to cost a few dollars more, around $100,000 in fact, but it doesn’t look like it has changed its plans to go ahead anyway with opening up …

What’s your definition of friendship?

Since the arrival of social media sites like Facebook and Twitter the definition of friendship has come under the microscope. In recent years some people have developed tough friendship criteria, and I saw one just before last Christmas that made …

Taylor ticks consistency box for Tigers team to take on Raiders

Wests Tigers coach Jason Taylor has once again ticked the consistency box in naming his team for the round seven clash with Canberra Raiders at Leichhardt Oval this Sunday afternoon. In contrast injuries and poor form meant a different 17 …

Out of the comfort zone to get things done

Blind Freddie knows that the one big thing we need here in Macarthur and Liverpool is local jobs. Lots more local jobs. So many more local jobs the place is transformed from one which sees thousands of its residents travel …

Here’s your chance to rock Macarthur

If you’re a young local solo artist or band and you have what it takes to entertain a crowd, then don’t miss the chance to be part of this year’s Fisher’s Gig – the largest all ages music festival in …

Heritage festival focus on Anzac centenary

Step back in time for the National Trust Heritage Festival, which this year explores the theme of “conflict and compassion’’ in the spirit of the Anzac centenary, and takes a closer look at how past events have Campbelltown’s local identity. …

Bizarre Tomic goal enough for United 58 to take spoils

An overcast day on Sunday at Edensor Park saw Sydney United 58 take on Parramatta FC in a contrast of styles, with a bizarre first minute goal by Ante Tomic settling the score in United’s favour. Tomic sent over a …

Harlequins kick off season with spotless defensive effort

The Harlequins kicked off the 2015 season and their return to the Illawarra rugby competition against Tech Waratahs at Campbelltown Showground on Saturday with two bonus wins in first and second grade, with thirds suffering a narrow defeat. First grade: …

Brave Eagles slay Auburn giants

A second half blitz in which the East Campbelltown Eagles scored four unanswered tries helped them to a 40-12 win the Auburn Warriors on Sunday. Fullback Ben Baker bagged a hat trick, with two of his tries coming in the …

Tigers made to work hard for premiership points

The Oaks Tigers have continued their good start to the 2015 Group Six Rugby League season with a hard fought 18-16 win over Narellan on Sunday afternoon. But although the Tigers will be content to take the two points from …

Spare a thought for soldiers of today, says local MP

A local MP says it’s just as important to honour currently serving and recently returned Australian soldiers as it is to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings on April 25. “It’s quite right and proper that we honour …