Funding for major upgrade of Varroville Reserve

Leppington residents are set to enjoy more open and greener spaces following a $352,000 investment from the NSW Government into Varroville Reserve, pictured above. The project is part of the 2023-24 round of the $3 million Metropolitan Greenspace program which …

Radiation testing clears the way for council to reopen level six

Liverpool City Council has revealed plans to re-occupy level six of its Moore Street building. That level was cleared after some current and former council staff members working in the building over a number of years were diagnosed with thyroid …

Picton’s biggest street party coming on November 15

The newly unveiled Wollondilly Performing Arts Centre will be the hub for a Live in 25 street party and festival later this year. On offer will be a variety of performances, a lightshow, workshops, food stalls and markets. It’s all …

Appin residents can now Return and Earn at home

Wollondilly Shire residents will find it easier than ever to cash in their eligible bottles and cans with a new Return and Earn machine now open at Metro Petroleum Appin. The new machine is the fourth return point in the …

Tigers fans can’t wait for this miserable season to end

The end of this frustrating, miserable season can’t come quickly enough for most Wests Tigers fans. That has been the main take out from them on social media since the disappointing 34-18 loss to the Knights at Newcastle on Sunday. …

Rotary observatory in action for start of science week

A demonstration of the Rotary observatory in action was one of the highlights during the launch of National Science Week at the Campbelltown campus of Western Sydney University (WSU) yesterday. The launch showcased the innovative research happening at WSU that …

Independents, green candidates dominate election campaign

It warms the cockles of my heart seeing such a good start to council election campaigns across our region. The election is now exactly one month away – it will be held on Saturday, September 14 – but there are …

The Blind Sea: our turn for some Hollywood glamour

A little bit of Hollywood razzmatazz is coming to Campbelltown this Friday night at Event Cinemas. The premiere of The Blind Sea will be a black tie, red carpet affair to celebrate the big Campbelltown connection to this moving documentary …

Harlequins: from hosting rugby legends to footy finals

Campbelltown Harlequins rugby club will have men’s first grade and the women’s team playing finals this year. ANDREW CHOICE reports. The men’s side secured a semi final spot after a scrappy win in the Southern Highlands, defeating Bowral 37-26. At …

Strike Force Springfield swoops on clandestine lab

Organised Crime Squad detectives working under Strike Force Springfield have seized prohibited drugs and firearm parts – and charged one man – following the discovery of a clandestine lab near Warragamba Dam. Strike Force Springfield was established by State Crime …

Cotter and Morrison push to bring back Fisher’s Ghost parade

Councillor Josh Cotter remembers marching in the Fisher’s Ghost parade with his school 25 years ago as an amazing experience. The parade was given the flick by Campbelltown Council after 2019, but Cr Cotter now wants to bring it back. …

Search is on for an ambulance station site in Raby

Expressions of interest are open for a suitable site in Raby to build a new ambulance station as part of the NSW Government’s $615.5 million ambulance infrastructure program. The NSW Government is delivering 30 additional ambulance stations and more than …