Alert after attempted abduction of girl, 14 at Airds

Police are appealing for information after an attempted abduction in Airds. About 5pm on Friday a 14-year-old girl was walking along Riverside Drive when she noticed a black utility drive past her. The vehicle drove past her two more times then …

North shore raid nets Ghosts spoils of victory

Camden Campbelltown Ghosts returned from the north shore with the spoils of victory when Sydney Grade cricket resumed on Saturday for round eight of the competition. The Ghosts had a solid win against the third placed Mosman Whales after getting …

Liverpool NYE party ushers in another great year

More than 10,000 people attended Liverpool Council’s New Year’s Eve celebrations at Grand Flaneur Beach, Chipping Norton Lake, making it one of the best attended in many years. Mayor Ned Mannoun hailed the success of the night, saying it ushered …

Folau to take on Sonny Bill in Waratahs trial

Superstar Israel Folau, who grew up in Minto, will be one of the main attractions next month when Campbelltown Sports Stadium hosts a Super 15 rugby trial clash between last season’s premiers, the NSW Waratahs, and the Chiefs from New …

New faces on district health board will bring experience

South Western Sydney Local Health District has welcomed two new board members, Ms Kerrie Murphy and Doctor Shameran Slewa-Younan, who take up the positions this month. Deputy chair Carolyn Burlew and members Professor Brad Frankum, John Gordon and Professor Neil Merrett …

Wanderers extend Baccus contract

Western Sydney Wanderers have announced the signing of Western Sydney local Kearyn Baccus for the 2015/16 and 2016/17 Hyundai A-League seasons and 2015 AFC Champions League. Having joined the squad in December 2014 as an injury replacement player for Brendon …

Road safety cash up for grabs

MP Bryan Doyle is encouraging community groups to submit an application as part of the NSW Government’s new $1.6 million grants initiative to help boost road safety in Campbelltown. “We all have a role to play when it comes to …

Funny side of growing up Greek Down Under

Let’s go Greek in 2015, endaxi? How do we do that? Easy, by booking your seats for the comedy Zorba the Freak on at Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre on Friday, February 20. Zorba the Freak, which features comic actor George …

Labor candidate welcomes new leader

Greg Warren, the Labor Party’s endorsed candidate for the seat of Campbelltown, says his new leader is a breath of fresh air. “In fact Luke Foley has already been a help to me as I supported the bid for Campbelltown …

Energy rebates for almost a million NSW homes

Almost a million NSW households are now benefiting from state government energy rebates. To be eligible for the 2014-2015 NSW FER, you must: Be a NSW resident; Have been assessed by the DHS as being eligible for the Family Tax …

Consumers win in new home building laws

New home building laws which will protect home owners from poor workmanship if they renovate, build or buy their home, will come into force on January 15. As part of the changes, NSW Fair Trading will have improved powers to …

This exhibition will bring war close to home

As part of Liverpool City Council’s Anzac Centenary Commemoration, Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre in March will host the exhibition Guarding the Home Front. Guarding the Home Front is an exhibition that engages with the ideas, themes and concerns of military conflicts around …

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