Why Macarthur is a destination that’s growing

Whether it’s exploring Australia’s largest botanic garden, bushwalking in our national parks or discovering our heritage treasures, the Macarthur region is bursting with ideas on how to spend a lazy Sunday, experience an adrenalin rush or enjoy a weekend escape. …

Employers get cash help to upskill workers

Macarthur businesses can now apply for support to boost the skills of their workforce under the $476 million Industry Skills Fund. “Businesses in Macarthur will be able to take advantage of the Industry Skills Fund to upskill or retrain their …

Massive fine for company as Liverpool Council wins court appeal

After a three year battle, Liverpool City Council has won a landmark victory by putting a stop to an illegal development in Warwick Farm. Council not only won its appeal but the defendant company was fined $500,000. While not confirmed, …

Liverpool, diabetes hotspot, hosts world experts

With Liverpool the number one hotspot for diabetes in NSW, it is fitting that health professionals from around the world will meet at Liverpool Hospital to attend the Sydney Diabetic Foot Conference on April 16 and 17. This event has …

Season starts but Quins have one eye on Anzac centenary clash

The Campbelltown Harlequins kick of their season in the 2015 Illawarra rugby competition with a home match against Tech-Waratahs this Saturday, April 11. But the first grade squad have one eye on a really special match to be played on …

Job providers snap up new contracts from Canberra

Macarthur businesses have won contracts to deliver employment services to local job seekers and employers. Employment Services Group, Global Skills, MAX Employment, Mission Providence, WISE Employment Ltd, Workskil Australia, Sydney Business and MTC Australia have been selected through a competitive …

Casula Powerhouse snares famous art curator

In a coup for south west Sydney, renowned curator Hicham Khalidi will present Against the Image at Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre this Saturday. Khalidi’s presentation will be his first ever in Australia. Casula Powerhouse is hosting Khalidi in partnership with …

Macarthur drug treatment services get funding boost

The Odyssey House McGrath Foundation and the Society of St Vincent de Paul drug and alcohol treatment services in Macarthur have been given funding certainty for another year. The Federal Member for Macarthur, Russell Matheson, says Odyssey House and St …

Off with the business suits and on with the boxing gloves

On July 4, some of south west Sydney’s most prominent businessmen and women will jump in a boxing ring to fight each other. But they won’t remove the business suits and don boxing gloves because it’s the new trend in …

Asbestos campaign earns Campbelltown award honour

Campbelltown City Council has won a national award for its asbestos awareness campaigns. Campbelltown was named winner of the Betty Award for most active asbestos awareness month council campaigner in a metropolitan area in the past 12 months. The national …

Wests Tigers name unchanged side for trip to NZ

The last time the Wests Tigers played the New Zealand Warriors in Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland was way back in 2011 and they snagged a narrow 26-22 victory. This Saturday the Tigers will return to Mt Smart Stadium, pictured, …

Stallions break their duck after blocking out Suns

Marconi have  recorded their first win in this year’s National Premier Leagues competition thanks to a  David Talevski goal on the weekend. The game against the Rockdale City Suns was delayed for three quarters of an hour due to the …

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