Election day is about voting, democracy sausage, and being kind

If you’re one of those people still grappling with your choice for the federal election, don’t let the prepoll numbers upset you. The media, in its usual tendency to exaggerate, has been highlighting the large number of people who have …

New council CEO hits the ground running

Newly appointed Liverpool Council CEO Jason Breton has hit the ground running, announcing a shake up of the organization. Under a proposed organisational restructure council would focus on frontline services. As part of the restructure, the number of directorates will …

Apps set for big Origin performance after contract extension

Kezie Apps will have an extra spring in her step tonight when she runs out in a Blues jumper in the first women’s State of Origin in Brisbane. The legendary Wests Tigers second rower has just re-signed with the club …

Local doctor has good oil on what urgent care clinics are about

A lot has been said about urgent care clinics, but many people still are unsure when or why they should seek care at one of them. There is an urgent care centre or clinic in all major urban hubs across …

New jobs: $139m aerotropolis warehousing estate gets nod

A $139 million warehousing estate that will create more than 600 jobs within the booming Western Sydney Aerotropolis has been given the green light. The 50 acre estate has been approved as a State Significant Development with construction to start …

Athletics centre boasts a new, blue running track

No doubt many local residents, especially those that drive along Pembroke Road or Rose Payten Drive at Leumeah, would have noticed that the Campbelltown Sport Stadium athletics track has turned blue in the past two weeks. As part of a …

We’re getting on with the job, says Anne Stanley

After nine years as the member for Werriwa, Anne Stanley, thoroughly recommends politics as a career to young people. “We need people representing us for the right reasons – because they want to help people,’’ she tells the South West …

Get infrastructure sorted first: council rejects Appin homes plan

Get the infrastructure sorted first was the message from Wollondilly Shire Council last night when it voted not to support a draft planning proposal for land on Macquariedale Road and Wilton Road at Appin. Council says that while the proposal …

New domestic violence refuge to open next year

A new refuge for Aboriginal women and children fleeing domestic and family violence in outer South Western Sydney is currently in development in Wollondilly.   While funding to the tune of more than $9.4 million is being provided by the State …

Magic round can wait as Tigers roar at Leichhardt

Tallyn Da Silva saluted the crowd after scoring his team’s third try on Sunday against the Sharks. The effort of the young hooker – and Api Koroisau heir apparent – was just one of several magic moments as Wests Tigers …

Last gasp victory is sweet revenge for Harlequins

It was a big weekend all round for the Campbelltown Harlequins rugby union club with both the men’s and women’s at home for the first time this year, reports our rugby correspondent, ANDREW CHOICE. The day kicked off at 11.30am …

It will all be happening in Campbelltown in the next 12 months

The delivery of several city changing projects will make the 2025-26 financial year a special one for Campbelltown Council and its residents. The projects are detailed in council’s proposed four year delivery program and its operational plan for the next …