St Patrick’s College student earns Anzac tour scholarship

St Patrick’s College student Rebecca Murphy has been selected in the NSW Premier’s Anzac Memorial Scholarship. The Year 10 student was one of just 20 selected from more than 180 applicants. The scholarship sends Years 10 and 11 students on …

Minto fire, Claymore shootings could be linked

On Friday night, a house in Minto was deliberately set on fire by persons unknown. At 9.30am on Saturday, barely 12 hours later, two men were shot in a park at Claymore, a seven minute drive from Minto. Police believe …

Rams stay in race for minor premiership

The Macarthur Rams continued their fine run of form in the NPL Women’s NSW competition with another controlled performance against Sydney Olympic at Lynwood Park on Sunday night. The 3-0 win keeps the pressure on league leaders APIA Leichhardt, Macarthur …

Local council elections countdown as nominations open

The countdown has started to the 2024 local council elections with nominations open today for the September 14 poll. Campbelltown, Camden and Wollondilly residents will be electing new councils. In Liverpool, at this stage it looks highly likely that elections …

Big win for Harlequins and 300 games for Alex Sherwin

Harlequins rugby club celebrated the 300th game of forward Alex Sherwin with a 60-17 win over Shamrocks on Saturday at Campbelltown Showground. However the score does not reflect how hard Campbelltown had to work to get on top of the …

House set alight, man bashed with metal bar in Minto

Police are investigating a suspicious house fire in Minto just before midnight last night they believe was started outside by a group of people. But they are also looking into the assault of one of the three occupants, none of …

Historic Menangle School set for next 150 years

The makeover of Old Menangle School is an example of how to preserve heritage – and provide a brilliant new community space. Following its official opening yesterday, the multi-use space is destined to become a destination park for families to …

Two feel good nights, but don’t scratch the surface

Two functions this week, two feel good nights about our little neck of the woods. Last night it was the police officer of the year awards at Wests. Now these honours have been running for almost 20 years, thanks to …

Why it’s just as important to plan for a good death

Planning for a good death will be the focus of forums in August and September. Community members, health professionals and service providers are invited to give valuable feedback on end-of-life care planning at a South Western Sydney Primary Health Network …

How Macarthur police officer of the year keeps us safe

Mathew Hunt may have been joking last night when he said that if he wasn’t a police officer he may consider a career as an exotic dancer. Leading Senior Constable Mathew Hunt, who works in the Campbelltown proactive team, made …

Actions speak louder than words at Youth Solutions’ big night

Community spirit and generosity reigned supreme at this year’s Youth Solutions annual charity event on Saturday night. Supporters of the local charity helped raise more than $66,000 to fund and support the charity’s drug and alcohol prevention, health promotion and …

Hearing loss hub to offer life changing services in Macarthur

Dr Mike Freelander says the opening of a Shepherd Centre in Oran Park was a great day for children with hearing loss in outer South Western Sydney. The member for Macarthur has been championing such a facility since he got …

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