Money promised to fix our clogged up roads

Two of South West Sydney’s notoriously busy roads will receive funding under the Baird Government’s $300 million plan to tackle Sydney’s road congestion. The 32 road corridors to be targeted include: ·         Hoxton Park Road (West Hoxton to Liverpool) – …

Green Army call for new projects

Community organisations, environment groups and local councils in Macarthur are invited to nominate new Green Army projects to support practical environment and conservation activities in the region—with Round Three of the program now open for applications. The Green Army gives …

YMCA swimathon to make a splash at Whitlam Centre

A special swimathon to support people with disabilities will be held at the Whitlam Leisure Centre on Sunday, March 1. The YMCA Swimathon aims to raise $15,000 to fund programs and equipment designed to help with accessibility. Swimmers will take …

Big weekend of footy to kick off 2015 Group Six season

The 2015 Group Six Rugby League season will be kicking off this Friday night, with a busy weekend of football across the South West. Friday night sees the start of the Group Six Rugby League Pre-Season competition, with matches being …

Wet weather rains on Ghosts’ parade

Camden Campbelltown Ghosts Cricket club had a huge weekend planned for their matches against Bankstown (men’s) and Gordon (women’s), but the wet weather rained on the club’s parade, on and off the field. The first grade match on Raby #1 …

Kapiniaris is one funny dude in Zorba the Freak

George Kapiniaris is a seriously funny dude. But he’s a lot more than that, as he showed off musical and singing skills at his one man stage show, Zorba the Freak at Casula Powerhouse theatre last night. If I was …

Liverpool’s big and bold Anzac centenary program

With 2015 the centenary of the Gallipoli landing and the birth of the Anzac story, Liverpool City Council has a bold and ambitious program of events lined up. “The city of Liverpool has a rich and unique link to Australia’s …

Our uni students to broaden their horizons in New Colombo Plan

The University of Western Sydney recently welcomed the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Julie Bishop, as she met with students who will be travelling overseas as part of the Commonwealth Government’s $100 million New Colombo Plan (NCP). The minister, accompanied by …

New centre will make recycling easier – and free

Mayor Paul Lake has welcomed funding for a regional recycling facility in Campbelltown. He said that the new facility and recycling service would be a welcome addition to the growing region. “Campbelltown City’s role in supporting the surrounding and fast-growing …

Families with pets to save on micro-chipping

The Macarthur region has been awarded a Responsible Pet Ownership Grant. The $15,000 grant will help fund Campbelltown City Council’s Community Animal Welfare Scheme (CAWS). Member for Campbelltown, Bryan Doyle and Member for Camden, Chris Patterson have welcomed the grant. …

Wanderers eye back to back titles

The Western Sydney Wanderers have announced their squad as they prepare to defend their AFC Champions League crown. Having become the first Australian side to win a significant continental title following their 1-0 win over Al Hilal in the 2014 …

As You Like It at botanic garden rescheduled for March 7

Due to an unfortunate downpour of rain just at set up time, the Valentine’s Day performance of As You Like It at the Australian Botanic Garden, Mt Annan was cancelled. But fortunately, due to popular demand, it has been rescheduled, …