Tips on how to avoid trip to emergency department

Doctors are urging south west residents to play it safe these summer holidays to help prevent trips to the Emergency Department of their hospital during what can be its busiest period of the year. Last summer Liverpool Hospital’s Emergency Department …

Last night markets for 2014 a big hit

Despite wild and woolly weather, the last Liverpool Night Markets of the year attracted a good turnout under cover at the Northumberland Street carpark last Saturday. “It was wonderful to see so many people brave the weather on Saturday to …

Laptop computer for every student: little school’s big vision

Schools may be winding down at the end of another academic year, but the excitement level is still bubbling away at Kentlyn Public School. And for a very good reason: it is going digital in 2015. The plan is for …

Campbelltown hits council amalgamation for six

Campbelltown City Council used its last meeting of 2014 to declare that it has no interest at all in amalgamating with any other councils, including Liverpool. The council also sent out another message that it is fiercely opposed to any …

Birthing centre makes hospital feel like home

A new birthing centre boasting three newly built and one newly refurbished birthing suites has been opened at Campbelltown Hospital, as part of the its $134 million redevelopment. The birthing centre is located in the Birthing Unit, along with the …

Will it be fourth time lucky for the Pirates?

The Western Sydney Pirates first division gridiron team will have an opportunity to get one back on the Sydney University Lions when they meet in the 2014 decider, the Waratah Bowl, this Saturday evening. The Pirates, who were formed in …

Award for volunteers, heart of our community

Adam Taiba has been named the 2014 Volunteer of the Year for Macarthur in a ceremony at Campbelltown Arts Centre today. The Currans Hill resident has been instrumental in raising awareness amongst young people about the consequences of alcohol fuelled …

How to avoid getting food poisoning at Christmas

There’s no better way to cramp the Christmas festivities than serving unsafe food to your family and friends, warns a local health expert. South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) Director of Public Health, Dr Stephen Conaty, says instances of …

Lions throw away good start as cricketers get back on the field

Despite an opening partnership of 112 between openers Wendel Delpechitra and Dean Attard, the Fairfield Liverpool Lions are in a heap of trouble after the first day of the round six match against University of NSW. Playing at their home …

Marsdens Christmas party still the ‘bridge’ of the south west

The Marsdens Christmas Party is still the biggest annual social event of the south west region. And this year’s bash on Friday night was no exception. It’s not because anything particularly exciting happens on the first Friday of December at …

Feds announce Moorebank intermodal review

Liverpool City Council has welcomed Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss’ announcement that the Federal Government will review Moorebank Intermodal Company’s proposal to build the planned Intermodal freight terminal on prime riverside land on the Georges River. “We welcome the deputy …

Be smart when having fun in the sun

Enjoying the outdoors with family and friends is a great way to spend the festive season. But health experts are warning us to limit exposure during the peak time of the day when the sun is at its hottest. South …