Here’s the key to being a happy caravan consumer

Caravan Industry Association of Australia has launched the new symbol of accreditation and compliance within the caravanning and camping industry – the Accreditation Key. The Accreditation Key is the single visual identity of those businesses with the highest quality standards …

Penrith and Fairfield cop one back from Liverpool

Penrith and Fairfield councillors won’t be on the Christmas card list from Liverpool Council this year. And if their radar was a bit better, they could have added Campbelltown councillors to that list, because invariably one of them will get …

Planning holiday activities pays off

The boss has told you to take some extra leave this Christmas to help the company reduce the pressure on the bottom line, and all you can do is say, no worries, chief, will do. But then you think, well, …

Bryce Gibbs retires from NRL, but will play on with Appin Dogs

Appin Dogs have announced the signing of former Wests Tigers hard man Bryce Gibbs for the 2015 season. Gibbs, who recently retired from NRL football, 0played 197 NRL matches for the Tigers and Cronulla Sharks, as well as four City …

NRL season 2015 trials set for Wests Tigers

Wests Tigers have confirmed the club’s 2015 trial matches as the countdown for the season begins. The run of matches leading into the 2015 NRL season will feature games against the Penrith Panthers, Parramatta Eels and Cronulla Sharks throughout February. …

Festive season party time a test of stamina

Are you ready for the party season? No, not the festive season, the party season. That strange time of the year when you have more work than ever, especially if you are running your own business, and when you receive …

Lacklustre Pirates keep feisty Sharks at bay

The West Sydney Pirates are on top of the Sydney gridiron competition after notching their 10th win of the season against the Central Coast Sharks. But it was a lacklustre Pirate outfit which finally prevailed against an enthusiastic Sharks team …

All roads lead to Tabcorp Menangle for the 2014 Miracle Mile

All roads will lead to Menangle Park this Saturday as the Carnival of Miracles reaches its climax with the running of the 2014 Miracle Mile, reports SEAN CUNNINGHAM: Several thousand racegoers are expected to descend on Tabcorp Park Menangle, which …

Express train service push just the start, says Hadid

Liverpool Council will pull out all stops in a bid to win an express train service between Liverpool and Sydney City. Speaking at council’s November meeting last night, Liberal councillor Mazhar Hadid said the service between Liverpool and the city …

Ninja economy of a mutual kind

Australia’s member owned businesses make the same contribution to the economy as the mining sector – around 6 percent of the nation’s earnings. The Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals 2014 National Mutual Economy Report has found the top 100 …

Catch a classic Christmas show

Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre will stage the European Classics Christmas Show as part of its Thursday matinee concert series on December 18. European Classics Christmas Show is an extravaganza of the beautiful music and melodies of Europe featuring multi award …

The fight against pest of a bird far from over

A series of workshops giving local residents the ability to help reduce numbers of the indian myna bird across Campbelltown have been well-received, with more opportunities to be involved as the program continues to be rolled out into 2015. The …