Library uses technology to save our history for posterity

Campbelltown’s history is making its way back to the future with the preservation of hundreds of local oral history interviews, as well as film and video, of significant events from the city in years gone by. Campbelltown City Library has …

Skate park for St Helens Park needs your ideas

A skate park for St Helens Park is one step closer to being realised, with community feedback now being sought on the concept plans for the park’s design. Skate park users and other interested community members are invited to share …

MP, teacher join forces to fight domestic violence

The Federal Member for Fowler and White Ribbon Day Ambassador, Chris Hayes and Hinchinbrook local teacher, Paula Keyes, have organised an information forum to discuss domestic violence against women and children in our local community. The confirmed speakers will be …

Asbestos warning: it could be anywhere

Liverpool City Council is encouraging local homeowners, renovators, tradies and handymen to be mindful of asbestos when carrying out their work as part of Asbestos Awareness month this November. Liverpool Mayor Ned Mannoun (pictured) said that asbestos was a common …

New signing bolsters Wanderers on eve of NZ clash

Western Sydney local Kearyn Baccus has joined the  Western Sydney Wanderers as an injury replacement player for striker Brendon Santalab. Santalab injured his right shoulder in the first leg of the Wanderers historic AFC Champions League triumph and will be …

Tabcorp Park Menangle pays tribute to Light Horse role

THE NSW Harness Racing Club (NSWHRC) stepped back in time last Friday to commemorate the history-changing Australian Light Horse charge that occurred in the Battle of Beersheba almost 100 years ago on October 31, 1917. Chairman Ray Sharman, directors and …

Voice star to perform at Christmas show

Lifehouse Church has an all-star line-up locked in for a special Christmas event on Sunday, November 30. Special guests include finalist from The Voice Jhoanna Aguila, who was part of Team Will.I.am and then saved by Team Kylie in this …

Liverpool makes another splash

New boat ramp and pontoon facilities on the Georges River are one more step in Liverpool’s growing stature, says mayor Ned Mannoun. Speaking after he, State Member for Menai, Melanie Gibbons and Andy Robertson, Manager Operations Botany Bay/Port Hacking, Roads …

MP says send message of support to our troops overseas

As the son of a Vietnam veteran, MP Russell Matheson knows how hard it was for his dad to be away from his family during special times of the year. The federal member for Macarthur is calling on local residents …

Mayor says thanks for people power

As an example of people power, it was so successful it stopped plans for a 24-hour pub in Casula. But more than that, Liverpool mayor Ned Mannoun was so moved by sad stories of alcohol abuse and gambling from residents …

Thanks for the lesson, Gough

In hindsight, our Top Five this week should have been a Top Six, with the addition of advice to leave the world a better place than you found it. During this remarkable week, when a memorial services for the ages …

Word of advice: hard work never killed anyone

This week’s Top Five is about all the tips we get as we go through life. No, not Melbourne Cup tips, we’re talking about the good advice we receive from parents, uncles, friends and associates. If you have your own …