Mayor says Queen Street needs a circuit breaker

Queen Street needs a circuit breaker, says the mayor of Campbelltown, Paul Lake. Cr Lake, who rejected suggestions the town had given up on trying to revitalize Queen Street, said people needed to remember council didn’t own the buildings on …

Out of the bunker: Ingham Institute’s reveal of cancer technology

The Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research unveiled its much-awaited MRI-Linac cancer research technology earlier this month at a  special event in the institute’s high-tech, purpose built Research Bunker at Liverpool Hospital. The flagship project that will be a first for Australia and …

Safer Deadmans Creek bridge finally on the way

After inspecting the site this week, NSW Minister for Roads and Freight Duncan Gay and Member for Menai Melanie Gibbons have announced that Deadmans Creek bridge is on track to open to traffic in 2015. “It is great to see …

New road accident rules from October 15

Liverpool and Macarthur motorists should mark October 15 in their calendars as NSW Police issue a reminder of the changes to reporting traffic crashes which come into effect from that date. The new streamlined process starts on Wednesday, October 15 …

Mac Fields preselection battle set to go up a gear

We  won’t know for sure for another week or two, but the fight to win preselection for the seat of Macquarie Fields is poised to get a little more interesting. A former Labor Party councillor and deputy mayor of Liverpool …

Everyone loves a parade, and Fisher’s Ghost is one of the best

There’ll be a distinct Japanese flavour to this year’s Festival of Fisher’s Ghost street parade, which this year celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Campbelltown-Koshigaya Sister City relationship. The parade will makes its way along Queen Street on Saturday, November …

Concern over cost of Liverpool better city plan

THEY didn’t have the numbers to force the issue, but Liverpool Council’s Labor Party representatives last night landed some telling blows over plans to reopen the Macquarie Mall to traffic after business hours. Former mayor Wendy Waller raised concerns about …

Facebook: friend or foe

What I find incredible about Facebook is that 10 years ago it did not exist and now it is one of the things we talk about the most. I don’t know if they have figures for things like this, but …

Starry night helps unlock Liverpool’s potential

Liverpool’s 2014 Starry Sari Night on Sunday was even bigger and better than last year with thousands of people swarming to George and Scott Streets to get amongst the excitement. Liverpool’s City Centre was full of vibrancy, setting the tone …

Eschalot’s treats make drive to Berrima worth it

Ian Bailey reviews Eschalot at Berrima: We found the charm of an old sandstone building, which has been the home of Eschalot for over 10 years, immediately inviting and relaxing. No outlandish decor. No polished concrete. Fireplaces ready if they …

Summer time means good times

Spring has sprung and summer’s just around the corner. You beauty! We love the seven-eight months of the year when the weather is pleasant enough to discard heavy clothing, so here’s our Top Five things in summer: Number 5: You …

Cricket Ghosts aiming high this season

The Campbelltown Camden Ghosts have tonight launched their 2014-15 season with a pledge to make the semi finals. Both the club president Mick Shanahan and coach Neil D’Costa urged the players in all grades to give it their all this …