Dr Freelander lauds health benefits of sport participation

Participating in physical activity and interacting with others is a key element of a positive, healthy lifestyle and Dr Mike Freelander says he was very happy to see such activities occurring at a recent Macarthur football school holiday clinic. The …

Valentine’s Day means love is in … a romance novel

For this year’s Valentine’s Day – February 14 – the Romance Writers of Australia is shining a spotlight on the storytellers behind the world’s most popular genre. One of them just happens to be Wollondilly scribbler Tanya Nellestein, who is …

Why Super Rugby is coming to Campbelltown on February 15

At 3pm on Saturday, February 15 at Campbelltown Showground, the Brumbies will take on the Waratahs in a women’s Super Rugby trial. There’s a simple reason this important last hit out before the season will be held at the home …

Greg Inglis joins coaching team at Wests Tigers NRLW

Greg Inglis, a rugby league legend of the modern era and a Hall of Famer, has joined the Wests Tigers NRLW coaching staff. The 38-year-old, who now lives in South Western Sydney, has previously worked with the club in a …

Drew, Jones join Piol in saying goodbye to Bulls

The departure of Jed Drew and Oliver Jones means three young players have so far left Macarthur FC this season to pursue their football dreams overseas. Ariath Piol was the first to be given the blessing of the club a …

Council acts over this Queen Street eyesore

It’s arguably the biggest eyesore in Campbelltown’s main street, and it’s located just a few metres north of the council administration building. But the little cottage on 51 Queen Street has been unoccupied since council sold it and the South …

Iconic Bob Prenter Reserve set for $7.8m makeover

Work has started on a $7.8 million upgrade to Bob Prenter Reserve in Macquarie Fields that will transform the AFL venue into a leading regional sporting precinct. The project will deliver a new two storey clubhouse, improved player facilities, female …

First home buyers urged to consider low deposit scheme

Almost 1,800 people in South West Sydney have been able to buy a home of their own with a smaller deposit thanks to the Home Guarantee Scheme. Local federal member, Dr Mike Freelander, pictured above near Appin, says he wants …

Who’s lacing up their joggers for 2025 Challenge Walk?

Local residents are encouraged to lace up their joggers and register for the 2025 Campbelltown City Challenge Walk. The popular event returns for another year at the picturesque Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan on Sunday, March 9. Registrations are open …

Tilly’s on top of the world, thanks to an organ donor

Tilly Harley, an 11 year old Campbelltown girl, is a living, breathing example of the importance of organ donation. Six years after a life-saving liver transplant, Tilly is making every post a winner. She’s been excelling in sport in recent …

Raby go-kart champion poised to take on America

Deniel Vermeulen is on a mission to cement her name in go-karting – and dispel some myths about the male dominated sport.  “I don’t want them to view me as a girl; I want them to view me as a …

Woman, 36, dies in head on collision with semi trailer

A woman has died following a head on crash last night of a semi trailer and an SUV in Devonshire Road, Rossmore. Police say the driver of the SUV, a 36-year-old woman, died at the scene. The truck driver, a …

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