Record breaking win over Cowboys unthinkable two weeks ago

Who would have thought just a few weeks ago that the Wests Tigers would defeat the North Queensland Cowboys 66-18. The truth is that it was unthinkable, considering Wests Tigers lost the first seven games of the season, although some …

Councils, ratepayers will pay the price over cuts to programs

Federal Member for Hume Angus Taylor has come out swinging over local government funding cuts in the federal budget. Mr Taylor, who is also the opposition treasury spokesman, says the cuts by the Albanese Government will mean ratepayers will pay …

New Camden MP’s electorate office opens in Narellan Town Centre

Sally Quinnell says her electorate office, which is now open for business, will offer something extra when constituents drop in to meet with her. Ms Quinnell, who was elected to the seat of Camden at the March 27 election, says …

Mayor welcomes record infrastructure spend in budget

Wollondilly Council’s 2023-24 budget is set to deliver an unprecedented allocation towards sporting facilities across the entire shire. A range of new facilities and upgrades will make recreational activities more accessible for everyone. The allocation is part of a massive …

Now it’s Alan Baker, the artist influencer of Camden

The late Alan Baker wasn’t just a great Camden artist. Baker, who was born in 1914, was also very generous in sharing his knowledge and skills with other artists. In the 1970s and 80s, the last two decades of his …

Reported missing: have you seen this 13 year old boy?

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate this young boy, who has been reported missing. Awab Farhan, aged 13, was last seen on Chapel Road, Bankstown, around midday last Monday (May 15). When he could not be located, officers …

Junior golfers fly South West Sydney flag high in Wagga, Tumut

Two South West Sydney Academy of Sport golf squad members will be taking part in the North v South Cup in Batemans Bay later this month. Libby Newcombe and Zackie Kadir have been invited to represent their academy after their …

Chanthivong says Building Commission will enforce quality

The State Government is acting to strengthen the quality of building and construction in NSW by establishing a Building Commission by the end of the year. The Commission will oversee the regulation, licensing and oversight of the industry and build …

Take the pledge and help save lives on the road

Yellow ribbons have popped up on roundabouts across the Camden area this week, in honour of those who have lost their lives to road incidents and to highlight the importance of driving safely. The initiative is part of Camden Council’s …

Work starts on ‘jewel in the crown’ of Wollondilly Cultural Precinct

The Performing Arts Centre in Picton has taken a big step forward with work now under way. Mayor Matt Gould, Deputy Mayor Matthew Deeth, Cr Suzy Brandstater and Member for Wollondilly Judy Hannan joined council and Belmadar staff on Monday …

Lily, 90, Charlise, 21, show that age no barrier to volunteering

Lily Burns is 90 years old, while Charlise Hannagan is 21. Lily, a Moorebank resident is one of HammondCare’s oldest volunteers, while Charlise, who hails from Narellan, is one of the youngest. The pair star in HammondCare’s new Share Joy …

Council’s $266m budget boasts big capital works program

Campbelltown Council’s budget for the next financial year includes a $66 million capital works program. Council plans to spend $35.1m on roads and bridges, $15.7 million on parks, open spaces and playgrounds, as well as $1.4m on drainage and flood …