A landmark research project will help NSW Police Force develop fresh solutions to help officers become more resilient and assist those suffering from stress-related illness. The three-year project will see academics from the Australian Catholic University (ACU) and University of Western Sydney (UWS) survey serving police officers and conduct further study to develop, for the first time, information-based scientific analysis of the NSW Police Force. NSW Police Commissioner Andrew Scipione, Police and Emergency Services Minister, Stuart Ayres, Special Projects Assistant Commissioner Peter Gallagher and Human Resources Commander, Assistant Commissioner Carlene York, were joined by Dr Michael Kennedy from UWS and… Read more »
Youth services in Liverpool have been greatly improved following the opening of Uniting Care Burnside’s Youth Hope Program. Youth Hope is a service for vulnerable young people aged 9-15 who are at risk of significant harm as a result of neglect, homelessness, domestic violence or drug and alcohol use. The service is being trialled over four years in six locations where there have been a high number of child protection reports for children in this age bracket. As the Deputy Chair – Committee on Children and Young People, I felt privileged to be invited to speak at such… Read more »
Macarthur MP Russell Matheson spoke in parliament today, July 17, to raise awareness of the Australian Light Horse regiments who fought in the Battle of Beersheba and Macarthur’s special role as a training ground for these men and their horses. In his speech Mr Matheson spoke about the remarkable and decisive victory changed the history of the Middle East and helped create The Australian Light Horse Legend. “Whilst Gallipoli is one of the ANZACS best known battles in military history, the Battle of Beersheba is described as one of Australia’s greatest military triumphs,” Mr Matheson said. “This battle and the men… Read more »
Small businesses in Macarthur will now find it easier to fight anti-competitive actions by the big end of town after Labor successfully legislated to give small business support when they need to defend their rights in court. The federal member for Macarthu8r, Dr Mike Freelander, says currently, small businesses areRead more »
Empowering, inspiring and strengthening gender equality will be the focus of events celebrating the 2019 International Women’s Day in Campbelltown. And while Friday, March 8 will be International Women’s Day there are several activities before and after it. They include a youth forum, art talks, a guided walk through theRead more »
South western Sydney residents living around or visiting the Georges River area are being reminded to protect themselves against mosquito bites after mosquito trapping at Deepwater Park identified mosquitoes with Ross River virus. This is particularly important for people enjoying outdoor activities such as camping or fishing in areas withRead more »
The 2019 Youth Solutions What about tomorrow? Celebrate Safe. campaign may be wrapping up, but its important messages about minimising alcohol related harm to our young people will continue to live on. The health promotion campaign, which sought to provide support and resources to young people in the community aboutRead more »
Trackless trams along Hoxton Park Road and Fifteenth Avenue could become part of a rapid transport link between the Western Sydney Airport (WSA) and Liverpool. A rapid transit corridor would provide the most cost and time effective public transport link to WSA, building on existing transport links along this route.Read more »
If Michael Andjelkovic has proven one thing is that you don’t have to be an elected politician to bring about change. His campaign for commuter car parking at Edmondson Park and Leppington has been largely responsible for the fact that it is now raining promises for action. Indeed NSW OneRead more »
Margaret Shafer was shocked when MP Greg Warren dropped by her work place – Ken Shafer Auto Body on Blaxland Road – to tell her she was the 2019 Campbelltown Local Woman of the Year. Not that honours are rare for the 77 year old: she has received, among others,Read more »
Mark Latham has enlisted a community activist to run for One Nation in the state seat of Holsworthy. Now the leader of One Nation in NSW and himself a candidate for the NSW Upper House, Mr Latham has just announced that East Ward Progress Association veteran Michael Byrne will beRead more »
Seniors living accommodation has exploded in Campbelltown in the past 10 years with developments such as the one in Park Central. Seniors living accommodation in Campbelltown is set to explode if two development applications valued almost $200 million combined get the green light. The bigger of the two will beRead more »
Record crowds are expected at the rebooted annual Ingleburn Alive street party on March 2. The event, renamed Ingleburn Alive Revived after a change of format and a later start time of 3pm, will feature a full program of live music and dance acts, a roller rink, street stalls andRead more »
The Hurley Park cattle tanks and reservoir have seen better days. Located a stone’s throw from the heart of Campbelltown’s commercial centre, the tanks and the reservoir were built by convicts from the Liverpool iron-gang in the 1830s – with silt traps also constructed to act as water purifiers. TheRead more »
If you’re a recent school leaver looking to start your career, the free 2019 Jobs for Youth Night at Wests Leagues Club Leumeah is tailor made for you. On next Monday, February 18, from 7pm, it will offer hundreds of jobs across a wide range of industries. You will hearRead more »
