A $10,000 carrot to hire older workers

Local employers are being reminded that the federal government’s Restart program provides up to $10,000 to hire an eligible 50-plus job seeker and retain that person for two years. The Federal Member for Macarthur, Russell Matheson explained what it’s in …

Appin Road key to Mt Gilead housing plan

Campbelltown Mayor Paul Lake says he is disappointed the rezoning process for the proposed Mt Gilead housing development has been delayed, but is confident it will get back on track once the NSW state election is done and dusted. “It’s …

Household chores to fight over

This week we take a slightly cheeky look – in other words business as usual – at the Top 5 household chores. We will number them one to five but not in a meaningful way, so we’ll let you decide …

New rail stations in the dark

There’s hardly a critic of the recently opened South West Rail Link, which runs train services from an upgraded Glenfield station to the new stations of Edmondson Park and Leppington. But a young female commuter was shocked to find the …

Note to Wests Leagues board: fresh blood is a good thing

Just a few days ago, on the eve of the Wests Leagues Club 2015 annual general meeting, a woman announced she was a candidate for the board of directors. This was not just any woman but the immediate past president …

Getting advice makes good business sense

Local small businesses can take advantage of high quality business assistance with the arrival of the Small Biz Bus. The bus will be visiting Campbelltown, giving local small business operators the chance to access personalised advice from business experts on …

MP hits out at polluters after death of fish in Georges River

Following the shock death of hundreds of fish in the Georges River on the weekend, local Member of Parliament Melanie Gibbons has called upon the Environment Protection Authority (EPA() and state government to prosecute polluters to the full degree of …

Tedesco to make his return from the bench this Saturday

Boom fullback James Tedesco is set to make his return from injury after Wests Tigers named him in the team to take on the Cronulla Sharks in an NRL trial match this Saturday, February 21 at Campbelltown Sports Stadium. Kick-off …

Licence discount scheme proves women better drivers

Male drivers need to lift their game, as their female counterparts are beating them almost two to one in a scheme that rewards good driving in NSW. Across the state, of the 850,000 motorists who have taken advantage of the …

Fifty Shades of Grey girls night out to help autism service

Men are welcome to the Autism Advisory & Support Service ‘Girls Night for Autism’ at the movies to watch Fifty Shades of Grey. It will be on Wednesday, March 4, 6.30pm for 7pm at Hoyts Cinema, Stockland Mall at Wetherill …

Time to get rid of those nasty old chemicals

Liverpool residents will again get the chance to safely dispose of household chemicals during the Household Chemical Clean Out this Sunday, February 22. This is a free initiative by Liverpool City Council and the NSW Environment Protection Authority. Liverpool Mayor …

Mac Square pop up art gallery for HSC works exhibition

It’s still located in the centre court of Macarthur Square, but the Stepping Up art exhibition has lived up to its name for the 2015 edition. “We wanted to give the space an art gallery feel this year,’’ says the …