Mannoun hits back at ‘shopping list of unfounded allegations’

Mayor of Liverpool Ned Mannoun says plans to suspend the council are based on “a shopping list of unfounded allegations by unknown people who may hold a grudge against me and the Council’’. He was responding to the release of …

Liverpool Council set to be suspended, elections postponed

The NSW Government has today ordered a public inquiry into Liverpool City Council after an interim report provided to the Minister for Local Government Ron Hoenig detailed serious concerns about widespread dysfunction and maladministration. The minister has also written to …

Campbelltown to livestream councillor briefings

There will be more transparency than ever before about Campbelltown Council decisions when live streaming of councillor briefings begins next month. And while there were some objections to the proposal when it was put on public exhibition, the minister of …

Camels as mode of transport: that would be a wild ride

Visiting Uluru earlier this year we had booked a camel ride. When it all came unstuck because of a typo in the booking, I must admit I was a little relieved. I mean, you look at those things, camels that …

Liverpool Council blames ‘massive’ backlog of DAs for slow ranking

Liverpool Council has worked hard to clear a massive backlog of development approvals, reducing the number waiting for approval by 70 percent over the last two years, says acting CEO, Jason Breton. He was responding to criticism Liverpool Council was …

Walker Corp Macarthur Business Park to bring 10,000 local jobs

Walker Corporation have revealed plans for a major new employment hub in the Macarthur region, a 400 hectare business and innovation park set to be the largest in Greater Sydney. The new $1.9 billion Macarthur Business Park will create job …

Injuries force Benji’s hand – more changes for Souths clash

Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall has made a handful of changes to his squad for Saturday’s Round 20 match against the Rabbitohs in Gosford. On top of that there is still some uncertainty surrounding the fitness of skipper Api Koroisau. …

Reimagining Campbelltown rekindled in national housing push

Reimagining Campbelltown – a very expensive visionary master plan to guide the transformation of the town centre into a hustling, bustling urban hub – may yet serve its purpose. After gathering dust since it was adopted by Campbelltown Council during …

Housing shortages: Hagarty takes aim at laggard Liverpool Council

The Member for Leppington, Nathan Hagarty, has taken aim at Liverpool Council for being too slow to approve development applications in the middle of a housing crisis. The NSW Government have this week released a “league table,” exposing councils that …

Man in court over alleged choking of woman in Spring Farm

A man was due to appear in Campbelltown court today after he was charged with multiple domestic violence offences, including the alleged choking of a woman on two occasions. Officers attached to Camden Police Area Command were called to a …

Appeal to find missing Casula teenager, 15

Police are also appealing for public assistance to locate this teenager reported missing from the South West Sydney area. Travel Varu, aged 15, was last seen on Tucker Road, Casula, on Monday, June 24. When he could not be located …

Pre-pregnancy planning is vital if you have diabetes

With the right planning and preparation, women with diabetes can “absolutely” have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby. This positive message from Rachel Hicks (pictured above), comes as National Diabetes Week, (July 14-21), focuses on improving access to the …

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