Good, bad and the ugly of 2024 council elections

The dust has settled since we all trudged to our nearest voting place on September 14 to elect a new council. It’s true that the NSW Electoral Commission is still counting votes, including postals, but it’s unlikely the results will …

Make a splash in the Billabong seven days a week

From next Monday, you will be able to make a splash in Campbelltown’s brilliant Billabong Parklands pools seven days a week. Council has just announced that it has brought forward the summer season from November to September 30, which is …

Excitement of Pasifika rugby coming to Campbelltown Showground

Just when you thought the footy season was over, here comes some exciting rugby, starting this Saturday at Campbelltown Showground, home of the mighty Harlequins. Running rugby is wonderful to watch, and even more so when players from the Pacific …

Oran Park leisure centre set to officially open on October 21

The Oran Park leisure centre will be officially opened on October 21. The $67 million project will deliver a range of aquatic and leisure facilities to Camden and South Western Sydney residents. The big feature is an indoor 50 metre …

Practical guide to planning for health needs in a disaster

Wollondilly Shire has been confronted with more than its fair share of natural disasters in the past five years. But if another disaster comes along, residents will be able to turn to a new guide to plan ahead for their …

As demand explodes, Formal Project is set to go Australia wide

A lot has happened since the Formal Project started dressing young people for their Year 6, 10 and 12 formals – for free. The signs were already there 12 months ago that this was never going to be an ordinary …

Bradfield: new city in our backyard starting to take shape

Development at Bradfield City Centre continues to forge ahead with works progressing on site. Covering approximately 38 hectares of land, the works will deliver new master planned roads, streetscapes, and services for almost 35 per cent of the new city …

Macarthur FC roar into another Australia Cup final

Macarthur FC have the opportunity to win their second Australia Cup in just three years after making the 2024 final. Football Australia have today confirmed that AAMI Park, Melbourne will host the Australia Cup final between Melbourne Victory FC and …

A sneak peek into toll-free M12 Motorway

Work is well under way on the new toll-free M12 Motorway, with local media given a sneak peek last week of construction progress. The motorway will link the new Western Sydney International Airport at Badgerys Creek to the wider Sydney …

Wests Tigers finish NRLW season on a high

The Wests Tigers have ended a disappointing NRLW campaign on the best possible note by beating the Sharks 12-10 to record a second-straight victory. Knowing the wooden spoon likely awaited them no matter the result, the Wests Tigers came out …

Ticketless parking fines set to get the flick

Two South West Sydney MPs have welcomed the NSW Government’s changes to parking fines. Nathan Hagarty, Member for Leppington, and Charishma Kaliyanda, Member for Liverpool, say the reforms will bring accountability and fairness. The Minns Labor Government announced this week …

Greens, Sustainable Australia scrap for final spot

With almost 100,000 votes now counted – from a total 120,000 registered voters – it’s now Sustainable Australia Party and the Macarthur Greens who are neck and neck in a race for the 15th and final seat on Campbelltown Council. …

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