More than 400 new car parking spaces for train commuters at Holsworthy

Last year NSW transport minister Gladys Berejiklian  promised 150 new parking spaces for commuters using Holsworthy station. Now the minister has upped that figure to more than double at 400 spaces and said it was all down to the hard …

Ghosts, Lions come home to grade cricket defeats

Both Fairfield Liverpool Lions and Camden Campbelltown Ghosts were back home for their grade cricket matches yesterday after last week’s round eight trips to the north side. The away matches at Manly and Mosman netted the south west Sydney clubs …

First prize for Macarthur artist

Local artist Nola Tegel has won first prize in the 2015 Art of Sydney awards for 2015. Ms Tegel’s winning work, Red Chair, received high praise from the judges, who said: “A touch of Margaret Olley. The artist’s studio captured …

Chamber chief named woman of the year

Businesswoman Anne Parnham last year relinquished the reins of the Campbelltown chamber of commerce and industry. This year she is in the running to be named NSW woman of the year. Having already been nominated and named Campbelltown woman of …

Hameed’s inspirational cricket story no spin

Sydney Thunder community rookie Hameed Kherkhah will help coach the future Twenty20 stars at the Raby Sports Complex tomorrow, Friday, January 16 from 9am. Kherkhah will take part in the local Campbelltown T20 Blast Holiday Camp being run by Cricket …

Ingham researcher helping cancer patients wins award

Kirsten Duggan is now more than a talented researcher at the Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research. The clinical cancer registry scientist can now add “major award winner’’ to her resume after scooping the “Best of the Best Award for …

Ingleburn of the future a step closer but what do you think?

The realisation of a vision for the future of the Ingleburn town centre is one step closer, with Campbelltown City Council currently seeking community feedback on a draft structure plan which will guide development of the vibrant business and commercial …

Pollies in war of words over fire station at Rosemeadow

A bitter war of words over Rosemeadow fire station has broken out between sitting Campbelltown MP Bryan Doyle and his challenger at the next state election Greg Warren. In a press release headed “Rosemeadow Petition a Hoax’’ Mr Doyle accused …

New laws on backyard pools

To assist pool owners in meeting the requirements of the State Government’s amended swimming pool legislation, Campbelltown Council staff will visit a number of local shopping centres during January to share information about the legislation and help pool owners ensure …

Final farewell for Theresa Testoni, tourism legend of Macarthur

Today Camden said a final farewell to one of its finest citizens, Theresa Testoni, who died at the age of 82. The funeral service for the former mayor and owner of historic Gledswood Homestead was held this morning at St …

Check out the ‘little book of scams’

The Federal Member for Fowler, Chris Hayes, has joined forces with local police to warn local residents about the various scams currently circulating. The scams range from asking people, often via email, to send money in turn for millions of …

New Year’s resolutions: forgive yourself to get back on track

Forgiveness and kindness are the best remedies for getting your new year’s resolutions back on track, says an expert psychologist from Jean Hailes for women’s health. “We make New Year’s resolutions seriously, but they are often difficult to keep. New …

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