It’s Geddes versus McClure at the Nationals

Craig Geddes and Alistair McClure just can’t be separated ahead of this weekend’s Australian nationals at Sydney Dragway, Eastern Creek. Both have Aeroflow Sportsman Drag Racing Championship wins on the board, both have set six national records in 2014, both …

Moving the Mall cenotaph ‘disappointing vandalism’

Disappointing vandalism – that’s what Liverpool Labor councillor Anne Stanley calls plans for the removal of the “unique’’ war memorial in the Macquarie Mall opposite the entrance to Westfield. It is part of multi-million dollar proposals to open the pedestrian …

All set for another Fisher’s Ghost Festival

A delegation from Koshigaya City Office in Japan will visit Campbelltown as part of the 2014 Festival of Fisher’s Ghost celebrations, with the Street Parade set to reflect the 30-year anniversary of the two cities’ long-standing Sister City relationship. Participants …

Ghosts in the box seat for outright victory

Ryan Gibson looks set to repeat former Australian international Michael Bevan’s purple patch for the Campbelltown- Camden Ghosts when he resumes his first grade Innings next Saturday on 83 not out at Raby. A young Bevan was propelled into the …

Autism issues in the spotlight

SWSLHD Carers’ Program and the Autism Advisory and Support Service are holding a joint seminar on autism for workers, local community organisations and carers. The five main issues the seminar will cover are: Autism – characteristics and difficulties for those …

Hit the road with the Happiness Cycle

Liverpool Council says it is proud to support The Happiness Cycle, a Coca-Cola Initiative presented in partnership with the Bicycle Network designed to get young people riding and moving. Three-hundred bikes will be given out to eligible young people, so …

Caravan D-Shackle: national association clears the air

The Caravan Industry Association of Australia along with the State Associations has recently had an influx of enquiries about the requirements for D-Shackles when connecting a trailer to a tow vehicle due to a rumour making its away around the …

Masterchef’s Amina to cook up a storm at Night Markets

Talented cook and former Masterchef contestant Amina Elshafei will cook up a storm at the November 1 Liverpool Night Markets. Amina will lead two half-hour cooking demonstrations at the Benevolent Society’s Taste Mobile Kitchen. The paediatric nurse was the first …

Primary school kids to check out our brilliant wildlife

Three primary school classes will have the opportunity to interact with some of our country’s stunning wildlife when Taronga Zoo brings their Zoomobile to the Georges River Environmental Education Centre this Friday, October 24. The competition, initiated by 702 ABC …

Porter comeback in drag racing season finale

Former Australian Top Fuel Motorcycle Champion Chris Porter will make his ANDRA Drag Racing Series return in the season ending Australian Nationals at Sydney Dragway next weekend October 31 – November 2. Porter faced an epic rebuild when his Nitro …

Big soccer, athletics events on the way

The Campbelltown sport complex at Leumeah will be a hive of activity in January next year. The football stadium will be echoing to the sound of soccer ball as the Chinese national team practice for the finals of the 2015 …

Our history, our shame

Will we ever learn to value our history, especially old buildings which are the only visible link to the past? Does anyone really care beyond paying lip service to the importance of history in our place? Take a walk on …