My heroes, from Captain Cranky to Steve Jobs

We all have heroes, some of us quite a few, and they range from our fathers/mothers to a work mate to historicasl figures, sport stars or even, heaven’s above, politicians. I gotta tell you, when you sit down to name …

Time we gave graffiti artists the flick

What’s the answer to graffiti? Well, don’t ask me, because I’m in the other camp. That’s the camp that’s also got all the people who think we’re wasting our time – and a stack of our taxes – fighting drugs. …

St Vincent himself would be amazed at the generosity on offer

The Nagle Centre resonates with welcoming warmth, hospitality and, most of all, wonderful cooking smells. Which is almost the perfect ambience for a place that is a haven for local homeless people, steadily streaming in all morning to get a …

Adam Blair released as Wests Tigers look to young guns for success

New Wests Tigers mentor Jason Taylor says the club won’t be signing new players, even though it has eased pressure on its salary cap by releasing Adam Blair  from the final year of his contract. Taylor says he’s confident the …

Wests cash helps Ingham Institute search for cancer treatments

Board members and the executive team from Wests Campbelltown have been given the first official viewing of the Ingham Institute’s Cytotoxic Biosafety Cabinet, a vital piece of equipment that will be used to conduct pre-clinical research on potential new therapeutical …

Badgerys Creek intermodal push kicks off

Liverpool Council has upped the fight against the intermodal freight terminal at Moorebank, launching a new community campaign, ‘The Right Move’, to lobby politicians and key decision-makers to locate the facility at the new airport at Badgerys Creek instead. A …

Changes to shared zones: taking it to the streets

Greater pedestrian and motorist safety is driving proposed changes to existing Shared Zones in the Campbelltown and Ingleburn central business district (CBD) areas, and Campbelltown City Council is seeking community feedback on the proposals. Residents, business owners, visitors and other …

Therapy centre paintings just what the doctor ordered

Artwork on loan from Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre has brightened the corridors of the Liverpool Hospital Cancer Therapy Centre since the launch last week of an art exhibition Visitors can now enjoy 13 artworks, which have been hung in the …

Sport groups back new facilities at Bradbury Park

The Mayor of Campbelltown, Cr Paul Lake, has ceremoniously taken a sledgehammer to the existing amenities building at Bradbury Park, making way for a more modern facility set to benefit a number of local sporting groups and the wider community. …

Campbelltown Koshigaya bond stronger than ever

A new permanent monument in Koshigaya Park is helping raise awareness of Campbelltown City’s Sister City relationship with Koshigaya in Japan, and reaffirms the two cities’ commitment to continuing the friendship after 30 years. The monument, a gift from the …

Ghosts taught batting lesson, Lions hang on

The Lions managed to hang on to win their round four match against Gordon at Chatswood, but the Ghosts just couldn’t stop the avalanche of runs which set up a comprehensive victory for Sydney University at Raby Sport Complex on …

Doing it tough with your first baby? You’re not alone

If you’ve just had your first baby and it all seems a bit tough at times, don’t worry, you’re not alone. In support of Postnatal Depression Awareness Week (November 16-22), Jean Hailes for Women’s Health wants women and men to …