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Camden mayor Theresa Fedeli, Camden MP Peter Sidgreaves, Camden Show Society president Greg Wall and society secretary Jo Martin. Picture: Camden Council

Camden Showground to under go $700,000 upgrade

Kayla Osborne
2hrs ago

Ready to go: Performer Todd McKenney can't wait to head into Campbelltown in September to sing some of his favourite tunes.

Todd McKenney bringing show to Campbelltown

Jess Layt

Mount Annan resident Gheti Rezaee and Camden mayor Therese Fedeli. Picture: Supplied

Locals invited to share stories and a meal at Camden Council Refugee Week event

Kayla Osborne

Glenfield Precinct map in December, 2019/

Plans to 'fast-track' rezoning at Hurlstone precinct

Kayla Osborne
Jess Layt

ALL ABOARD: Leppington train station on the South West Rail Link is proving to be popular among commuters

Council accepts funds to conduct Leppington town centre review

Kayla Osborne

Captain Mark Milligan addressed media ahead of the Macarthur Bulls' elimination semi-final. Picture: Jess Layt

Retiring Milligan says semi-final 'not about me'

Jess Layt

Snow at Nimmitabel NSW. Photo: Alisa Thaler

PHOTOSIncredible pictures as NSW shivers through the snow

Fleur Connick

Camden mayor Theresa Fedeli, Camden MP Peter Sidgreaves, Camden Show Society president Greg Wall and society secretary Jo Martin. Picture: Camden Council

Camden Showground to under go $700,000 upgrade

Kayla Osborne
2hrs ago

Ready to go: Performer Todd McKenney can't wait to head into Campbelltown in September to sing some of his favourite tunes.

Todd McKenney bringing show to Campbelltown

Jess Layt

Vin Diesel in Fast & Furious 9. Picture: Universal

REVIEWFast and Furious 9 pure spectacle

A nurse fills a syringe with the AstraZeneca vaccine in Perth as part of the vaccine rollout. Picture: AAP

What the AstraZeneca advice change means for you

Sydneysiders told to mask up on public transport

DIGESTSydneysiders told to mask up on public transport

Hope: NSW Hunter researcher Nathan Bartlett led studies into a nasal spray treatment that could prevent COVID-19. The project has secured $32 million to start human clinical trials. Picture: Jonathan Carroll

$32 million for nasal spray that could help prevent COVID

Ramp it up: Associate Professor Bartlett says now that the AstraZeneca age limits have changed - based on the accumulation of data - "We need to get faster with Pfizer. Get it out to these hubs, and into people's arms."

'An evolving situation': Why AstraZeneca advice has changed

Health Minister Greg Hunt. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Vaccine rollout 'still on track' despite AstraZeneca advice change

Karen Barlow

The Australian government says people shouldn't hesitate to get their second AstraZeneca jab. Picture: Shutterstock

Get your second AstraZeneca dose: message from health authorities

Sally Whyte

COVID vaccine advice changes for people aged 50-59

DIGESTCOVID vaccine advice changes for people aged 50-59

Health Minister Greg Hunt and Health Department Secretary Professor Brendan Murphy at an earlier briefing. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

AstraZeneca to be limited to over 60s in 'Operation Covid Shield'

Karen Barlow
Sally Whyte

Sha'Carri Richardson has dominated the women's 100m at the US Olympic trials.

Richardson wins women's 100m at US trials

Captain Mark Milligan addressed media ahead of the Macarthur Bulls' elimination semi-final. Picture: Jess Layt

Retiring Milligan says semi-final 'not about me'

Jess Layt

Usain Bolt of Jamaica celebrates with fans after winning the men's 200m final at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Picture: Getty Images

'A different feeling': The pressure on players without an Olympic crowd

Steve Evans

Sha'Carri Richardson has dominated the women's 100m at the US Olympic trials.

Richardson wins women's 100m at US trials

A tearful Boyd Cordner announced his retirement on Monday due to the effects of concussion. Photo: Mark Evans/Getty Images

OPINIONOut cold: it might be time for mandatory stand-downs in the NRL | Laurie Daley

Laurie Daley

Raby local Jake McGing celebrates with fans after the Bulls secured their place in Sunday's semi-final. Picture: Facebook/Macarthur FC

Macarthur FC semi-final moves to Kogarah

Jess Layt

Usain Bolt of Jamaica celebrates with fans after winning the men's 200m final at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Picture: Getty Images

'A different feeling': The pressure on players without an Olympic crowd

Usain Bolt of Jamaica celebrates with fans after winning the men's 200m final at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Picture: Getty Images

'A different feeling': The pressure on players without an Olympic crowd

On his way: Tom Grice will compete in the 2021 Olympics. Picture: Shooting Australia

Cobbitty's Tom Grice getting ready for Olympic debut

On his way: Tom Grice will compete in the 2021 Olympics. Picture: Shooting Australia

Cobbitty's Tom Grice getting ready for Olympic debut

GREEN AND GOLD: Hamilton export Melissa Tapper will represent Australia at the Tokyo Olympics in table tennis. She won gold at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Picture: Getty Images

Second Games tilt for seasoned table tennis competitor

GREEN AND GOLD: Hamilton export Melissa Tapper will represent Australia at the Tokyo Olympics in table tennis. She won gold at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Picture: Getty Images

Second Games tilt for seasoned table tennis competitor

Should you be worried about the mouse plague?

LISTENShould you be worried about the mouse plague?

Should you be worried about the mouse plague?

LISTENShould you be worried about the mouse plague?

Take part in our listener survey

Take part in our listener survey

Take part in our listener survey

Take part in our listener survey

Voice of Real Australia host Tom Melville says hes proud the podcast is making a mark on the world. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENPodcast about regional life picks up award

Voice of Real Australia host Tom Melville says hes proud the podcast is making a mark on the world. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENPodcast about regional life picks up award

Ready to go: Performer Todd McKenney can't wait to head into Campbelltown in September to sing some of his favourite tunes.

Todd McKenney bringing show to Campbelltown

Jess Layt

Win tickets to Sydney Hotshots at Campbelltown RSL

Win tickets to Sydney Hotshots at Campbelltown RSL

Jess Layt

Disney's Anna and Elsa will visit Camden for Winterfest. Picture: Supplied

Frozen characters to stop by at Camden's Winterfest

Kayla Osborne

Ready to go: Performer Todd McKenney can't wait to head into Campbelltown in September to sing some of his favourite tunes.

Todd McKenney bringing show to Campbelltown

Tim Cahill and his greyhound Lumo. Picture: Supplied

Tim Cahill encourages Macarthur locals to visit greyhound adoption event

Kayla Osborne

Campbelltown mayor George Brticevic, Mary Brooksbank School principal Jennifer Hamilton-Marsh and students from the school. Picture: Supplied

Glamorous masquerade planned at the Mayor's Charity Gala Dinner

Kayla Osborne

Regional NSW is calling!

Regional NSW is calling!

Success: There are some businesses that have been in operation for more than a century and are still thriving.

The Originals: Campbelltown

Nicki Davey

President of the Koala Hospital, Sue Ashton

Black Dog Institute continues to support bush fire recovery

Gemma Purves

Regional NSW is calling!

Regional NSW is calling!

Outback tour will have you travelling again

Outback tour will have you travelling again

Emma Brown

Think local and support your community: 2021 Campbelltown edition

Think local and support your community: 2021 Campbelltown edition

INTERVENTION: A new report stresses the importance of intervening to stabilise the market, with housing stock valued at an estimated $8.1 trillion and housing construction accounting for five per cent of all Australian jobs. Photo - Shutterstock.

Soaring prices need addressing

INTERVENTION: A new report stresses the importance of intervening to stabilise the market, with housing stock valued at an estimated $8.1 trillion and housing construction accounting for five per cent of all Australian jobs. Photo - Shutterstock.

Soaring prices need addressing

REGIONAL MOVES: Moving to the country is an exciting lifestyle change but the move itself is a little more complicated than moving suburbs or cities. Photo - Shutterstock.

Making your escape to the country

REGIONAL MOVES: Moving to the country is an exciting lifestyle change but the move itself is a little more complicated than moving suburbs or cities. Photo - Shutterstock.

Making your escape to the country

Some major regional locations such as Ballarat, Bendigo and Geelong had strong property markets long before the pandemic according to Adviseable Property Buyer Kate Hill. Photo - Supplied.

Not every regional location is a sure-fire winner

CAUTION: If you are considering investing in property it is always best to do your research before taking the plunge. Photo - Shutterstock.

How to avoid the common pitfalls

realestateview.com.au

JOIN FORCES: Property syndicates suit those who may have a limited budget and want to see long-term growth rather than flip properties. Photo - Shutterstock.

Alternative ways to invest in property

If you're shopping online, look out for fake websites pretending to be real stores.

Scamwatch: What to look out for when online shopping

STAND FIRM: Wagga Wagga's Agony Aunt has some advice for a reader who's been frustrated by her husband's crude and sexist behaviour. Picture: Shutterstock

Agony Aunt | Husband's vulgar behaviour is totally unacceptable

Julie Elphick

Smeaton Grange - picture from the Sedgwick and Nash family albums.

OUR HERITAGE: Exploring the history behind Macarthur's suburb names

If you're shopping online, look out for fake websites pretending to be real stores.

Scamwatch: What to look out for when online shopping

Camden mayor Theresa Fedeli

Camden Council endorses $344 million budget

On alert: New app designed to link communities quicker and easier. Photo: Supplied.

New app to link communities

Marina Williams

Vin Diesel in Fast & Furious 9. Picture: Universal

REVIEWFast and Furious 9 pure spectacle

Pixar's Luca is a coming-of-age story about a boy and his newfound best friend. But all of their fun is threatened by a secret: they are sea monsters. Picture: Disney/Pixar

Pixar's Luca an invitation to the Italian Riviera

Pavlo Lehenkyi as Emerson in A Family. Picture: Pivot Pictures

REVIEWA Family: The unexpected Australian movie filmed in Ukraine

Julie Delpy, Sophia Ally and Richard Armitage in My Zoe. Picture: Blue Fox Entertainment

REVIEWMy Zoe: a bold, intimate human drama

Usain Bolt of Jamaica celebrates with fans after winning the men's 200m final at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Picture: Getty Images

'A different feeling': The pressure on players without an Olympic crowd

Steve Evans

REFLECTION: Tyne-James Organ takes a heart-on-his-sleeve approach to his songwriting.

MUSICTyne-James Organ sees career grow organically

Josh Leeson

Taree Rotary president David Denning, Lady Lynne Cosgrove, General Sir Peter Cosgrove, Bobin School principal Sarah Parker, and past Rotary governor, Ian Dyball. Photo: Scott Calvin

PHOTOSSymbol of hope: Peace pole gifted to public school scorched by summer bushfires

Julia Driscoll

CROWNING MOMENT: The Drip reaffirms Hayley Mary's status as an accomplished solo artist.

REVIEWThe Drip makes bigger splash for Hayley Mary

Josh Leeson

Forget oil and gas - what about the next generation, APPEA?

OPINIONForget oil and gas - what about the next generation, APPEA?

Bella Burgemeister

Australians deserve to know their MP is working to protect them from climate impacts

OPINIONAustralians deserve to know their MP is working to protect them from climate impacts

Mary Barry

A pedestrian walks past Flinders Street Station in Melbourne on Friday as restrictions begin to ease. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONSorry, but 'Covid-zero' can't be our new normal

Simon Cowan

SUPERCENTENARIAN: Dexter Kruger is now Australia's oldest living man on record. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher.

GOOD NEWSMeet Dexter Kruger, 111, Australia's oldest man on record

Samara Ross

SHINGLES SHOTS: Free shingles vaccinations for 71-79-yr-olds to end this year.

Clock ticking for over-70s shingles shot

Eileen Wood

Self and part-funded retirees welcome budget measures. Image Shutterstock

Fully and part-funded retirees get some wins from federal budget

Eileen Wood

Melbourne police officers borrowed pushbikes from bystanders to give chase to three teenagers.

Police borrow bikes to chase teenagers

1hr ago

Victorian traders left without power due to storm damage are eligible for payments of $2500 a week.

Grants for storm-hit Yarra Ranges traders

1hr ago

A woman has died after a fishing boat capsized near the Port of Brisbane.

Woman dead after boat capsizes in Qld

Luna Park in Sydney will reopen with eight new rides for little kids up to extreme thrillseekers.

Luna Park reopens with nine new rides

Economists believe strong job figures may see the RBA speed up a future interest rate rise.

Economists ponder earlier cash rate rise

Colin Brinsden, AAP Economics and Business Correspondent

Economists believe strong job figures may see the RBA speed up a future interest rate rise.

Economists ponder earlier cash rate rise

Colin Brinsden, AAP Economics and Business Correspondent

NSW will provide cash rebates and other incentives to accelerate the take-up of electric vehicles.

NSW joins 'global pack' with new EV policy

Angelo Risso

RSL Victoria has stood down its chief executive, Jamie Twidale, after an investigation.

Victorian RSL boss under investigation

Liz Hobday

Classic fashions at Brewarrina.

Brewarrina lives it up for races

Janian McMillan
56m ago

Simon Vivian nearing the conclusion of his auctioneering gig at Inglis at this year's Australian Easter Yearling Sale. Photo Virginia Harvey .

Hammer falls on brilliant sales ring career

Virginia Harvey
1hr ago

Cotton industry looks to use waste for soil health

Cotton industry looks to use waste for soil health

Gregor Heard

Involving your kids in room makeovers

Involving your kids in room makeovers

PREPARED: Senior cat Cabbage's owner has a clear emergency plan for all his animals.

Emergency plans must include your fur and human family

Dr Anne Quain

GUT GARDEN: A microbiota with numerous bacteria species is considered a healthy one. A varied, nutritious diet is the way to go. Picture: Shutterstock.

OPINIONCome on into the VIP section good bacteria

Amy Cooper