Campbelltown the scene for real scenariosSOME of NSW State Emergency Service’s newest recruits put their skills to the test at the 13th annual Campbelltown Challenge recently,...
Read more about NSW SES RECRUITS RISE TO CHALLENGENSW has cut overdue surgeries by more than 6,000 since March and nearly 12,000 since March 2023, thanks to $186M in funding and a further $23M announced in the 2025-26 Budget. B...
Read more about OVERDUE SURGERIES HAVE BEEN CUTUNSW Sydney research reveals 90% of Australian teachers suffer severe stress, and nearly 70% say their workload is unmanageable. Surveying 5,000 teachers, the study found depres...
Read more about TEACHERS FEELING THE PRESSUREAIHW data reveals 13,300 unaccompanied children aged 12–17 sought homelessness services in 2023–24, with 77% remaining homeless after support. Most are fleeing violence, aba...
Read more about FEEDBACK ON YOUTH HOMELESSNESSNEW research shows 63% of Australians are surprised funeral services remain unregulated, prompting the Australian Funeral Directors Association to rebrand as Funerals Australia ...
Read more about GROWING TREND IN FUNERAL SERVICESTHIRTY-one doctors in training and four trainee critical care paramedics have completed intensive training at NSW’s Aeromedical Crewing Excellence Centre. The program prepares...
Read more about SPECIAL PARAMEDICS FINISH TRAININGAUSTRALIANS are rethinking travel. An Insure&Go survey of 1,009 people found 66% will cut back or seek cheaper options, with 47% locking in airfare sales, 30% chasing bundled de...
Read more about WHY MANY ARE CUTTING BACK ON TRAVELTHE Australian Resident Accommodation Managers Association (ARAMA) has launched a campaign to address rising abuse within residential complexes. CEO Trevor Rawnsley said inciden...
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THREE Macarthur workmates are swapping freighting for the fairway, representing New South Wales in Australasia’s biggest indoor golf championship in Melbourne this month.
Read more about Macarthur mates on the fairway: Indoor golf championships are onASURIA, one of Australia’s leading employment services providers, has been appointed by the Department of Social Services to deliver the Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) a...
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Bold plan to transform Western Sydney iconTHE NSW Government has welcomed the release of a bold plan to transform Australia’s largest Botanic Garden, solidifying its role as t...
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EXPLORING Tree at Cobbitty has been selected as the official launch partner for internationally published author Shelly Unwin’s new picture book, Wait a Minute!, set to hit sh...
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Race is on to save five from euthanasia FIVE much-loved pet cats are staring at an uncertain future, with the recent passing away of their owner. If no home is found soon, they ...
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Reforms support for front line staff CAMPBELLTOWN Hospital has become the lastest NSW hospital to implement the Safe Staffing Levels initiative as the NSW Government continues t...
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New service opns at Oran Park YOUNG people living in South Western Sydney are benefiting from a new mental health support service called headspace Oran Park.
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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat CAMDEN Musical Society is set to dazzle local audiences this June with its vibrant new production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
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SPORTING organisations across Campbelltown are being encouraged to apply for a share of the NSW Government's record $10M Organisation Support Program, aimed at strengthening grassroots sport, supporting volunteers and increasing particip...
Read more about Local sporting organisations encourage to apply for $10M in funding
WOLLONDILLY Shire Council will apply to the NSW Return and Earn scheme to undertake a pilot of wire basket recycling units on public litter bins in high-use locations across the Shire, following consideration of a report into the feasibi...
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WITH koala breeding season underway and wildlife activity set to increase through the warmer months, a new wildlife underpass at Noorumba Reserve is giving koalas and other native animals a safer way to cross Appin Road.
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Camden's best businesses recognisedTHE 2026 Camden Local Business Awards Presentation Evening was an occasion of elegance and excitement.
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We asked an urban heat expert for tips DR Negin Nazarian, an award-winning researcher in urban heat from UNSW Sydney, shares her expertise to help us keep cool at home.
Read more about How can I keep cooler at home this summer?The Macarthur Advocate covers the business and community issues of the Macarthur region. The Macarthur Advocate is a trusted media source for connecting with the pulse of the region and tapping into it's vast opportunities.