MONASH University’s 2025 Australian Youth Barometer shows widespread financial insecurity among young Australians, with 85% affected in the past year and many feeling they’r...
Read more about MONEY WORRIES RATE BIG WITH YOUTHA SIX-month Return and Earn campaign has raised more than $175,000 for Guide Dogs NSW/ACT, funding the breeding, raising and training of three new guide dogs, each costing over ...
Read more about RETURN AND EARN AND GUIDE DOGSTHE NSW Government has introduced new legislation to outlaw ‘claim farming’ in motor crashes, protecting injured people from coercive tactics used to pressure them into lodg...
Read more about CLAIM FARMING WILL BE OUTLAWEDON World Mental Health Day, Relationships Australia NSW urges recognition of relationships as a core pillar of mental health. Loneliness affects one in six people globally and c...
Read more about WARNING: LOINELINES AFFECTS HEALTHTHE NSW Government is strengthening safety for women and children by expanding the Integrated Domestic and Family Violence Service (IDFVS) to six new regional locations, giving ...
Read more about DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SAFETY GETS BETTERTHE Salvation Army warns of a surge in children and women experiencing homelessness, with over 5,000 children under 14 seeking support and Homelessness Australia reporting a 20%...
Read more about SALVOS WARN OF A WORRYING TRENDTHE NSW Government is strengthening safety in NSW hospitality venues with tougher sanctions for venue owners, licensees and staff who fail to protect workers and patrons. New re...
Read more about BETTER SAFETY FOR HOSPITALITY VENUESCLEAN Up Australia Day returns on March 1, 2026, with individuals, families, schools and community groups urged to register now. More than 23 million volunteers have participate...
Read more about FREE KITS FOR CLEAN-UP AUSTRALIA
Empowering all ages and abilities THERE’S something new in the air, and it sounds a lot like music!
Read more about MUSIC SHOOL HITS THE RIGHT NOTECAMDEN Council has announced more than $200,000 in funding through its Community Grants Program. This round included funding for 41 local not-for-profit organisations to assist ...
Read more about $200,000 IN FUNDS FOR LOCAL GROUPSAUSTRALIANS might be clocking up the frequent-flyer points - with 23 per cent (5.2 million) planning an overseas trip and 57 per cent (13 million) a domestic holiday in the year...
Read more about AUSSIES SAY HOLIDAYS LEAVE THEM EXHAUSTED
Santa comes to town THE countdown to Christmas has begun at Macarthur Square Shopping Centre, with the centre set to shine brighter than ever.
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Scammers tagetting Christmas deliveriesAUSTRALIA Post is warning Macathur customers to be on high alert as scammers accelerate fake delivery messages and emails in the lead-up t...
Read more about DON'T LET SCAMMERS STEAL YOUR CHEERTHE NSW Government will extend free vehicle entry to NSW national parks for all Commonwealth Veteran Card holders from July 2025. Previously limited to some DVA Gold Card holder...
Read more about FREFF PARK ENTRY FOR VETERAN CARD HOLDERSBENDIGO Bank is warning that scammers are increasingly targeting Australians aged 65 and over with fake term deposit schemes. Criminals impersonate legitimate financial institut...
Read more about SCAMS THAT USE FAKE TERM DEPOSIT SCHEMES
CAMDEN Council has formally objected to the NSW Government’s proposal to build a six-storey social and affordable housing development opposite Camden Hospital.
Read more about Camden Council challenges Govt over housing project
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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MACARTHUR'S growing construction sector could benefit from an increase in apprentices entering key trades, as new figures show NSW apprenticeship commencements have risen for three consecutive quarters.
Read more about Apprentice growth boosts Macathur skills pipeline
Camden's best businesses recognisedTHE 2026 Camden Local Business Awards Presentation Evening was an occasion of elegance and excitement.
Read more about Camden LBA winners announced for 2026
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.