Cycling, walking paths to get boost in Leppington

Hit the road, Leppington residents, your part of the world has been successful in the latest round of Get NSW Active program. Leppington will receive funding for not one but two projects from the NSW Government’s $39.5 million program. It …

Topsy-turvy footy season produces more upsets

The 2023 Macarthur Conference rugby league premiership has produced another round of upsets to continue what has been one of the most exciting seasons in years. East Campbelltown Eagles got the ball rolling in round eight when they returned from …

UFC champ Charles Oliviera ambassador for $2.1m Menangle race

One of the world’s most popular sporting megastars will be the racing ambassador for the world’s richest harness race right here in Macarthur. Former UFC champion Charles Oliviera, who boasts over six million Instagram followers and a serious love for …

New leader’s on board for Ingham Institute

The new chief executive officer of Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research, Stephen Thompson, says he wants to lead a culture of innovation. “I am impressed by the alignment of purpose and well-defined strategy focused on improving the health and …

Rejuvenated Wests Tigers return to NRL action at Campbelltown

It feels like an eternity since the Wests Tigers’ 66-18 rout of North Queensland Cowboys at Leichhardt. That was in round 12, which was followed by a bye in round 13. In the middle of all that Joe Ofahengaue was …

This special golf day could end up saving someone’s life

Picton is now well covered for defibrillators around the town centre. And it’s all thanks to a round of golf. The sport some dismissed as a “good walk wasted’’ is however a very popular fundraiser. And in the case of …

Raby boy McGing wants to make Macarthur proud of the Bulls

Local boy Jake McGing will remain a Bull for another season after putting pen to paper on a new contract with Macarthur FC. Having grown up at Raby, a stone’s throw from Campbelltown Sports Stadium, McGing says it’s a great …

Gregory Hills to finally get permanent primary school

Work has started on a new primary school at Gregory Hills, which will replace a temporary one that opened on the first day of term one this year. The new primary school, which will cater for up to 1,000 children …

Change to day rubbish bins go out for Camden residents

If you live in Camden, be warned, you could soon have to put your bins out on a different day. Camden Council says it must change its waste collection routes to cater to the challenge of a growing community. It …

It’s high tea at Rydges for Blue Butterfly Institute

If for whatever reason you’re feeling down, don’t keep it to yourself – reach out for help. That was one of the key takeaways from yesterday’s inaugural Blue Butterfly Institute high tea at Rydges in Campbelltown. Both Tina Meyer, the …

Chairman says Wests Tigers will make South West their home

That the South West of Sydney represents the long term future of Wests Tigers is one of the worst kept secrets in rugby league. But now it has been confirmed by none other than the club chairman, Lee Hagipantelis, pictured …

Thousands sign Save Dumaresq Street Cinema petition

A petition launched since the South West Voice revealed on Friday that Dumareq Street Cinema would be closing has been signed by more than 3,000 people. At 9am this morning 3,372 people had signed the Save Dumaresq St Cinema online …