A library that comes to you

There’s one knock on the door each fortnight that is a welcome call for housebound members of the community, with Campbelltown City Council’s Home Library Service delivering much more than library resources. For those physically unable to visit their local …

Campbelltown pushes for growth

Campbelltown Council says it has continued to work with key business districts to encourage fair and convenient access to restricted parking spaces, and to promote business growth. With an unemployment rate of 7.9, which is one of the highest among …

Pound to stay in Campbelltown after council decision

In front of a packed public gallery, last night Campbelltown Council decided to abort plans to use the Sutherland dog pound for locally abandoned pets. It will instead consider upgrading the current Animal Care Facility in Rose Street so it …

Police to be asked to crack down on residential speedsters

Gawler Avenue in Minto is around 1,000 metres long, yet some people drive their vehicles through it at speeds of up to 140km an hour. Campbelltown Council installed a traffic counter/radar in Gawler Avenue after residents complained that speeding was …

You can be PM, state minister tells Girl Guides leaders

Unlike despots, you are true leaders, the Minister for Citizenship and Communities, Victor Dominello today told leaders from Girl Guides units in Leumeah and Campbelltown. ”You are true leaders,” the minister said outside the Girl Guides hall in Glenfield Park. …

Baseball bat bandits take off empty handed

Police from Campbelltown are investigating the circumstances surrounding the attempted robbery of a service station overnight. About 9pm last night, August 18, a 22-year-old male employee was behind the security counter of a service station on Lindesay Street. He was …

Bonnyrigg win premiership with late goal

Bonnyrigg White Eagles have won the IGA NPL NSW Mens 1 premiership in dramatic circumstances on the weekend after a 1-nil injury time win against Sydney Olympic. The victory stole the premiership off the Blacktown Spartans after their horrifying 7-0 …

Our councils get federal cash injection

More than $37 million has been granted to councils across Macarthur thanks to the Australian Government’s Financial Assistance Grant program. Federal Member for Macarthur Russell Matheson said the Macarthur electorate covered five different Local Government Areas and each had received …

Starry sari night buzz is back

THE Liverpool City Centre will glisten with the return of the magical Starry Sari Night along George Street on Sunday, September 21, between 3pm and 10pm. George Street, which is a one way thoroughfare from Elizabeth Street to Scott Street, …

It will be a vintage day for the Kids of Macarthur

Roll up, roll up, folks: The annual Vintage 50s and Collectables Fair is just around the corner once again. This event, which raises funds for one of the south west region’s most important charities, has moved and will be held …

Learn what to do in emergency

To assist seniors, people with disability, their families and carers in being prepared for emergencies, Campbelltown City Council will host a free Emergency Management Open Access Forum this Wednesday, August 20. Featuring information stalls and guest speakers from local emergency …

Liverpool museum to host World War I commemoration

The Liverpool community will commemorate The Great War and ANZAC centenary next month with a diverse program of activities planned at the Liverpool Regional Museum on Saturday, September 13. “With the centenary of The Great War and the ANZAC legend …