Upgrade coming for Leppington station ‘kiss and ride’ zone

Transport for NSW has announced that as part of an upgrade it will improve the “kiss and ride’’ zone at Leppington Station. This will make it easier and more efficient to drop off and pick up passengers who are connecting …

Bradbury underpass: short cut to Billabong alfresco art gallery

The Bradbury underpass is one of the iconic spots of Campbelltown. For people who live in East Campbelltown and Bradbury it provides a shortcut to the fast food outlets of southern Queen Street. Traffic through the underpass has increased since …

Is Don, is good for $500,000 Inter Dominion final

Don Hugo has given the king of Menangle, champion horseman Luke McCarthy, the win he has chased for most of his career – an Inter Dominion Championship. Beaten into fifth place in the first round of heats, Eureka winner Don …

Billabong free entry days coming to an end

There were long queues to enter the Campbelltown Billabong on the weekend, evidence of the popularity of the newest aquatic facility in the area – especially during hotter days. Many of those people queuing up would have been unaware that …

Macquarie Fields station upgrade journey: we’re almost there

This morning Anoulack Chanthivong called the long wait for the upgrade to Macquarie Fields station a “journey’’. The local MP, who is also now a minister in the Minns Government, wasn’t kidding. For him it has been nine years since …

Police pursuit lands driver, 32, in court

A man will appear in court today to face more than 10 charges over a pursuit through parts of outer South Western Sydney last night. About 6.30pm police observed a sedan bearing allegedly altered number plates travelling on Rodeo Road, …

Emergency dashboard, flood cameras have shire ready for disaster

Wollondilly residents will have improved access to important information during emergency events and disasters with the launch of a new website-based emergency dashboard and the installation of flood cameras in crucial locations across the Shire. The purpose-built emergency dashboard is …

Time – one of the best things we can give to our community

Volunteers are the lifeblood of any community, but in Campbelltown they really shine in big numbers. It’s one of the reasons Campbelltown City Council established the Gift of Time awards a few years ago to put the spotlight on our …

Longer turning lanes to improve traffic flows to M7

Transport for NSW will install longer turning lanes on Cowpasture Road in the latest move to fast-track traffic improvements at the intersection with Fifteenth Avenue. The work will enhance traffic flow along Cowpasture Road as well as benefit traffic turning …

Council backs rezoning bid to allow place of public worship in Minto

In 2023, Campbelltown Council took out a “stop use’’ order against the Australian Muslim Welfare Centre in Eagleview Road, Minto, pictured above. This was in response to complaints from local residents that the centre was illegally being used as a …

Showtime: students at special schools tackle film projects

Two short films were screened last week in Campbelltown to celebrate International Day for People with Disability. These weren’t Hollywood blockbusters by any stretch of the imagination. But the people behind these two films, Kookora Class Go Recycling and Mater …

Campaign puts spotlight on staying safe while having fun

Youth Solutions is putting the spotlight on safer celebrating practices with its 2024 campaign, Bright Summer. Touting the importance of connection, Bright Summer aims to bring practical tips to young people in Macarthur and Wingecarribee to empower them to stay …

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