Plenty of blue and green spaces – but access can be better

Mayor George Greiss says that while Campbelltown boasts plentiful bushland and waterways, they can be better integrated with urban areas to improve access. “One of the great things about living in Campbelltown is the abundance of green spaces and waterways …

Rotary club brings free, health check clinic to Campbelltown

Listen up, men of Campbelltown: Mherv is coming to town and he could save your life. Mherv is a mobile health check up clinic for men, although anyone who wants to get a free check up is welcome to pop …

There’s more to Bill Anderson Park upgrade than better drainage

Bill Anderson Park at Kemps Creek is a focal point for community sports in the region, hosting many local and regional football events. The installation of a new drainage system enhances the ground’s capacity and durability, accommodating the growing demand …

Appin Massacre flag ceremony part of growing tribute

It wasn’t that long ago that the Appin Massacre of 1816 received little or no recognition. Things have slowly changed, thanks to the efforts of members of the Campbelltown Indigenous community and their supporters. A good portion of the credit …

Lifeline night of glamour is just for a good cause

A growing number of people are picking up the phone and calling 131 114, the Lifeline crisis support number. Unfortunately, the statistics are staggering. “Lifeline crisis supporters have been talking to 3,000 people a day, with calls becoming longer, more …

Tigers lack of effort more disappointing than losing to Dragons

Sunday’s game at Campbelltown Stadium against the Dragons was a great opportunity for Wests Tigers to cement their support in outer South Western Sydney. The biggest crowd in almost 20 years, 17,141, was in the house, the weather was perfect, …

Glenfield man in court to face firearms charges

A man was due to face court today following an investigation into illegal firearms in the Campbelltown area. Following an investigation by officers attached to Campbelltown City Police Area Command, investigators executed a search warrant at 5.20pm yesterday (Monday), at …

Mayor George Greiss: thank you, goodbye and good luck

History will decide whether George Greiss was one of the great mayors of Campbelltown. His three years in the top job will soon come to an end, following his announcement last Friday – in the presence of Premier Chris Minns …

Wests funding boost to supercharge grassroots rugby league

Grassroots rugby league in Macarthur was the winner on Sunday when Wests Tigers hosted the Dragons at Campbelltown Stadium in round six of the NRL. The result did not go the way of the local fans, but a $350,000 Wests …

Two generations separated by many years form a special bond

In a very special partnership, Wollondilly Council’s Library and Children’s Services teams have hosted the first session of an intergenerational program between residents at RSL Lifecare, John Goodlet Manor and the children from Wollondilly pre-school. Six older participants were delighted …

Campbelltown men’s shed are back hitting winners

Finally, after more than two years of trying, the Campbelltown’s men’s shed have a permanent home. The committee received a key to the new premises, and this morning a dozen of the men rolled up their sleeves as the job …

Another draw for Rams reduces competition lead to one point

Macarthur Rams, who had to settle for a 2-2 draw against Northern Tigers in Round 7 of the National Premier Leagues Women’s NSW competition, are still top of the ladder – but by just one point from Sydney Olympic. The …