THE Local Women of the Year Awards recognise and celebrate progressive thinkers, everyday heroes, social advocates and innovative role models.
Read more about Kathleen is Campbelltown Local Woman of the Year 2025GENERAL practice training in NSW is improving with an 8% rise in GP registrars for 2025, but it lags behind the national growth of 19.8%, says the RACGP. Rural areas saw only a ...
Read more about NSW DOCTORS LAG BEHIND NATIONAL RATES
A CANCER survivor inspired by the love and companionship shown by her family pets during her painful recovery has made an unlikely career switch to vet nursing, with the help of...
Read more about Pet care recovery leads to Camden mum’s journey of love
SOUTHWESTERN real estate agent Chris York has exceeded his expectations by raising over $11,000 via a unique community-based concept to support the annual month-long men’s men...
Read more about Local agent had a winning Movember campaign
THINK flowers, think Averil Walker. This Campbelltown resident has been spreading joy by making beautiful flower arrangements from her own garden and delivering them to local co...
Read more about Good samaritan Averil believes in flower power to spread joy
IN a push to address Australia’s health crisis, over 30 federal MPs including local MP Dr Mike Freelander will participate in AUSactive’s Fit for Office – a three-week fit...
Read more about Local MPs take on fitness challenge to combat Australia's health crisis
TICKETS are now on sale for the first release shows at the brand-new Wollondilly Performing Arts Centre.
Read more about Wollondilly Performing Arts Centre goes live: Tickets on sale for top acts
THE iconic Festival of Fisher’s Ghost Festival returns from October 31 to November 10, with an exciting program of Council events and community-led activations.
Read more about Festival of Fisher’s Ghost returns with exciting program of events
RESIDENTS are encouraged to take part in the 2kg Challenge, a diabetes awareness, detection and prevention initiative launched by Western Sydney Diabetes (WSD) and its partners.
Read more about Western Sydney Diabetes turns 10: sign up for the 2kg Challenge
THE community is being urged to contact Healthdirect for advice if they are experiencing non-life-threatening medical issues such as influenza.
Read more about Flu season drives demand for emergency care: where to get help
ELIZABETH FRIAS A LOCAL business owner is going the extra mile for the safety of four-wheel drivers and their passengers, particularly those heading off the beaten track.
Read more about Going above and beyond as a 4WD off-road enthusiast
ELIZABETH FRIAS RIVERINA-based artist Yianni Johns is on memory lane as Wollondilly’s Australia Day 2024 ambassador bearing a cultural tapestry of lifelong connections looking...
Read more about Sailor by day, weekend artist: stories from Wollondilly’s Australia Day 2024 Ambassador
IN 2017, Amar Hadid became the first person in the world to receive a scholarship for skateboarding, thanks to the University of Sydney’s Elite Athlete Program.
Read more about Amar’s scholarship for skateboarding: Camden welcomes Australia Day
PEOPLE with disability in South West Sydney now have access to an innovative path towards securing sustainable employment.
Read more about Disability workforce boosted by innovative new partnership
BORN with Down Syndrome, Sapphyre has grown into a bubbly two-and-a-half-year-old exuding confidence in activities most children love to do.
Read more about Sapphyre and her life-changing therapy
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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Delivering new schools in growth areas THE NSW Government will invest $9.2B in school infrastructure over the next four years under the 2026-27 NSW Budget, delivering new schools and major upgrades in key growth areas, including Menangle...
Read more about GOVT'S RECORD $9.2B EDUCATION INVESTMENT
Solid performance backed by Mayor and staffWOLLONDILLY Shire Council CEO Ben Taylor has been reappointed for a further five years from September 2025 after leading the organisation to exceed key performance targets for the 2024/25 financ...
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CAMDEN Council will receive $3M from the NSW Government to deliver the Camden Civic Plaza, as part of a $54M statewide investment in 30 high-performing councils under the Faster Assessments Incentive Program (FAIP).
Read more about Council has $3M to invest in Camden Civic Plaza
Region's premier program for unsung heroes THE countdown to the highly anticipated 15th annual ZEST Awards has begun and Community Broadcast Network (CBN) has returned as the prestigious event's media partner.
Read more about CBN RETURNS TO ZEST SPONSORSHIP FOR 2025
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.