Threatened species focus of art comp

Kids in the Macarthur region are invited to learn about local threatened species and create artwork highlighting the plight of some of our region’s special plants and animals as part of this year’s Threatened Species Art Competition. The competition aims …

Moorebank intermodal fight hots up

Liverpool City Council continues its strong opposition to the Moorebank mega-freight terminals with the launch of a new radio and online campaign which highlights the impacts of the development. Liverpool City Mayor Ned Mannoun said the increased traffic will significantly …

Wanderers prepare for ACL and FFA Cup campaigns with State League opposition

With a maiden FFA Cup campaign followed by a two-legged AFC Champions League Quarter Final to deal with, the Western Sydney Wanderers will prepare by playing three games against state league opposition. Macarthur Rams, Canberra FC and APIA Leichhardt will …

Camden pharmacy in robbery

Police are appealing for information following a robbery in Camden on Sunday, July 20. Shortly after 9am a man entered a pharmacy on Argyle Street and approached two female attendants before demanding medication. The man was also seen holding a syringe filled …

A new voice for Liverpool and Macarthur

Welcome to the South West Voice: First and foremost this new online local newspaper will let nothing stop it from being the voice of the people who call Liverpool and Campbelltown home. This will be a uniquely fearless and independent …

Macarthur area’s special role in Battle of Beersheba: Matheson

Macarthur MP Russell Matheson spoke in parliament today, July 17, to raise awareness of the Australian Light Horse regiments who fought in the Battle of Beersheba and Macarthur’s special role as a training ground for these men and their horses. In …

Boys in blue to also rise for Alex McKinnon

The NSW Police Force is getting behind the Rise For Alex Round this weekend with the Police Commissioner encouraging all officers to show support for injured rugby league player Alex McKinnon (pictured). NSW Police Commissioner Andrew Scipione said the police …

New coach takes reins at Wanderers women’s team

The Wanderers’ women’s league team will have a new coach in the new season, Norm Boardman. His appointment was announced earlier today, July 17. Having worked with the squad as assistant coach in the 2013/14 season, Boardman’s familiarity of the …

Liverpool youth services win boost

Youth services in Liverpool have been greatly improved following the opening of Uniting Care Burnside’s Youth Hope Program.   Youth Hope is a service for vulnerable young people aged 9-15 who are at risk of significant harm as a result …

UWS to help find stress solutions for cops

A landmark research project will help NSW Police Force develop fresh solutions to help officers become more resilient and assist those suffering from stress-related illness. The three-year project will see academics from the Australian Catholic University (ACU) and University of …