Thank you, Leppington, I won’t waste the opportunity: Hagarty

Labor MP Nathan Hagarty has told the NSW Parliament that he doesn’t plan to waste the opportunity he has as the first ever member for Leppington. “For too long, Leppington has been taken for granted. Another neglected corner of someone …

Kicking goals: Indigenous football goes international in Camden

In January, Camden’s Ron Dine Reserve hosted the second annual festival of Indigenous football, pictured above. It was put on by the Indigenous Football Program (IFP) of the Camden Tigers and it featured players from across Australia. Next month, this …

Skyrocketing land valuations force Wollondilly Council to act

Wollondilly Council has responded to massive increases of up to 80 percent in land values across the shire by adopting a new rate structure that is “fairer, simpler and more efficient’’. “The unprecedented and dramatic increases in land valuations from …

Retired police association’s golf day exceeds expectations

The success of the Macarthur retired and former police association’s golf day even surprised Stephen Reeves, who was involved in organising the fundraising event last Thursday. Mr Reeves, the welfare officer and event manager of the association, was quite chuffed …

Health minister puts icing on cake at Kids of Macarthur ball

NSW health minister Ryan Park did more than just attend the Kids of Macarthur Health Foundation annual ball in Campbelltown on Saturday night. Mr Park announced on the night that the foundation would receive a $30,000 grant. Kids of Macarthur …

Operation Fume on the Hume: 79 charged with drink-driving

A 20-year-old woman was one of 79 people charged with drink-driving offences during a two day traffic operation targeting drivers on the M5 and the Hume Highway, from Beverly Hills to Menangle. Police say 25,256 random breath tests were conducted …

Cash haul: $692,230 stash in car pulled over at Hume Highway

Raptor Squad detectives have charged a man after police located nearly $700,000 cash during a vehicle stop near Campbelltown. After commencing an investigation into alleged drug supply activity on Thursday, about 7pm the same day officers attached to Raptor South …

Chill Fest: cosy dinner inside igloo in Koshigaya Park!

It’s almost that time of the year when Koshigaya Park will be transformed into a winter wonderland for Chill Fest. This year’s festival, which will boast new features, has been scheduled for the July school holidays, from June 30 to …

Former police officer charged over sexual assault of 13 year old

A former police officer has appeared in court over the sexual assault of a 13 year old child six years ago. The 48-year-old man was arrested at Ruse yesterday and taken to Campbelltown Police Station. He was charged with two …

The word has got around about this heart warming service

Just four people turned up the first night free meals were on offer at the Ron Moore community centre in Minto. An initiative of young members of the congregation at the two Campbelltown Coptic Orthodox churches, it quickly grew as …

Winter appeal shines light on young people doing it tough

The 2023 Macarthur Winter Appeal couldn’t come at a better time. Temperatures are dropping and none are feeling it more than the hundreds of couch surfing youths at risk of becoming homeless or who already are. An initiative between Wests …

Picton commended by judges in top town tourism awards

Picton and surrounds have taken home the Judges Commendation award against some pretty tough competition. The recognition was received at the local government 2023 Top Tourism Town Awards 2023. “Picton and Surrounds’’ was entered in the ‘over 5000 residents category …