Start shooting, you snappers

It’s that time of year again for nature loving shutterbugs to polish off that camera lens, get outdoors and get snapping as part of the annual Macarthur Nature Photography competition. Hosted by the three Macarthur councils – Campbelltown, Camden and …

Drivers still breaking the law in school zones

More than 1000 drivers have been detected breaking the law in school zones – some at high speeds – during a state-wide traffic operation. Operation Compliance 4 – which ran on September 10 – involved Traffic & Highway Patrol officers …

Public service jobs coming to Liverpool

PLANS for 500 public service jobs in Liverpool are now one step closer  following the end of the expressions of interest period. Once the plans are complete, it will mean an annual $5 million injection into the Liverpool economy. Today …

Time to hit ‘Australia Tax’ for six

A digital revolution that is sweeping Australia is now occurring in our local area: the fondly remembered video store is closing up shop. The once bustling Video-Ezy chain is transforming into automated kiosks and sadly empty stores. Ever increasingly, Australians …

NBN wagon rolls on to the south west

Building preparation for the National Broadband Network is now under way for more than 2400 households and businesses in Leumeah and Campbelltown. The NBN will update its online maps in coming months to inform residents when physical construction of the …

MP Chris Patterson chamber guest speaker

Chris Patterson, the state member for Camden, will be the guest speaker at the next meeting of the Camden Chamber of Commerce. This will be held on Wednesday, October 1, at Enzo Italian Restaurant in John Street. For more informati0n …

Meet the firies who may save your home

The annual NSW Rural Fire Service open day this Saturday is an opportunity for residents to meet the firies who may save their homes this summer. There’s a lot more to it, but that’s one good enough reason for the …

Where is Warwick McEwen?

It was the headline that drew me to read more on Monday when I opened a NSW police media unit press release about Operation Roam. Crime Stoppers Most Wanted was the headline, and for some reason – maybe it’s my …

Marijuana grown in garage: Campbelltown man charged

A man has been charged after a tip-off to Crime Stoppers led police to the discovery of cannabis being grown at a house in Campbelltown yesterday. Following information received from the public, detectives attended a house in Lindesay Street about …

Women’s football team focus is on west

The Wanderers women’s team open their 2014 W-League season against premiers Canberra United this Sunday, September 14 at Campbelltown Stadium from 3pm. And when they announced their 2014 squad, the Wanderers reaffirmed their commitment to the development of Western Sydney …

Catch The List on show

There is still time to catch The List, the current exhibition at Campbelltown Arts Centre. The List, which was opened early in August, will close on October 12. The List is a multi-disciplinary arts project addressing youth culture in Campbelltown. It …

Liverpool’s strategy for growth

Liverpool Council is stepping up its drive for growth and more local jobs. Its economic development strategy September update points to renewed efforts to attract commercial and industrial developments by marketing Liverpool as the “business destination’’ of south west Sydney. …