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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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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Celebration for Small Business Excellence ENTRIES are officially open for two national awards programs in the 2025 Australian Small Business Champion Awards–one for trades bus...
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Bowel screening could save your life THIS Bowel Cancer Awareness Month the NSW Government is urging eligible people to take the bowel screening test, with only 35.6 per cent of ...
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Local MP increases majority in landside win IN a landmark result Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has led the Labor Party to a decisive victory in the 2025 federal election, secu...
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Govt congratulates school for excellence ELIZABETH Macarthur High School has received a commendation from the NSW Government and the Department of Education for its outstanding ...
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Advising drivers of congestion, warnings in floodsMOTORISTS at Smeaton Grange, Mt Annan and Harrington Park will benefit from new permanent electronic (VMS) signage to be instal...
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Macarthur community benefits from funds WOMEN across the Macarthur area will benefit from enhanced health and wellbeing services, thanks to $3.6M investment over four years from...
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Dos and don'ts on the golf courseMACATHUR golfers love the course at holiday time time. So do kangaroos, which ramps up the risk of a clash between the two species.
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Long-term support for local business program HOLLYWOOD has the Oscars, and the music industry has the Grammys – but for many small businesses in the Macathur region it is the ...
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New recruits bolster frontline healthNSW Ambulance has welcomed 23 new paramedic interns and 21 trainee emergency medical call takers after they were officially inducted into th...
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Govt passes new suite of protective lawsTHE NSW Government is delivering on its election commitment to improve rental laws and help make renting fairer for 10,570 tenants in Cam...
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$50,000 funding to support hospitals THE NSW Government is providing $50,000 to the 24 Hour Fight Against Cancer Macarthur for fundraising to support cancer care at Campbelltown...
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CAMDEN Council has formally objected to the NSW Government’s proposal to build a six-storey social and affordable housing development opposite Camden Hospital.
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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...
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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.
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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.
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