Wearable devices – will you wear one?

You do not need to be seen as a savvy user of technology with your smart phone, tablet or even a smartpen. It’s the norm to be seen with this gear. Will the age of the smart watch take the …

Here’s cheers to a relaxed wine and food tour

Last Saturday my wife and I went on a wine and food bus tour in the Shoalhaven organised by Cindy Reid of Travel Charm. This was to be only our second such tour ever, having gone on a Macarthur country …

Opal cards now at pop-up kiosk

Opal cards will be available at a pop-up kiosk on Holsworthy Station this Thursday, September 4 from 7am to 10am. Public transport customers can also obtain and top-up their Opal card at around 1,000 retail outlets across the state, to …

Is your business becoming obsolete?

What if your business was becoming obsolete – and you didn’t even know? Shift is happening. Organisations can no longer assume that what worked yesterday will work again today – much less tomorrow. In order to simply survive, it is …

Pistol fired inside house at Rosemeadow

  A MAN HAS been charged over alleged drug and firearm offences in Rosemeadow today. About 4.30am this morning, police were called to a home on Mowbray Way, following concerns for a man in the home. On arrival, officers attached …

Eagles qualify for semi finals

The East Campbelltown Eagles have qualified for the 2014 Sydney Shield finals series after overcoming Burwood North Ryde United 40-30 on the weekend in the final round of home and away matches. It means the first semi final will pit …

Bushfire season starts a month early

The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) has declared that a number of areas across the State, including the south west region of Sydney begin their bushfire season a month early from today, September 1. “We have had a warmer …

Lions in grand final, but Jets are grounded

Mittagong is the first team through to the Group Six Rugby League Grand Final, after a solid win over Camden on Sunday afternoon at The Oaks. Players had perfect conditions to play in, although rain during the week had softened …

Bonnyrigg to face Olympic in elimination final

There was barely any time left on the clock when a cross from the left by Matthew Lewis struck the arm of Chris Tadrosse. It was actually the 92nd minute. But referee Michael Weiner had no hesitation in pointing to …

Your business can learn how to say ‘how Tweet it is’

Want to know how to sell your goods or services in 140 characters? Twitter Australia’s Head of Mid-Market Sales Suzy Nicoletti is the keynote speaker at this year’s Small Business Week presenting “How Tweet it is… The Power of the …

Election battle promises bumpy ride

The fight for the seat of Campbelltown at next year’s state election is shaping up as a fascinating political battle between Bryan Doyle, who won the seat at the 2011 poll, and Labor’s Greg Warren. Doyle, a former police officer, …

Four left in NSW football finals

Rockdale City Suns’ elimination last weekend leaves Bonnyrigg White Eagles, Blacktown City, Blacktown Spartans and Sydney Olympic still in the race for the big prize in the IGA NPL NSW Mens 1 round 2 finals this weekend. The major semi …