True Community Spirit
The local community came together last month to support Macarthur mums Julie Gravina, Cassie Michel and Jessica Gowans, who held a cake stall at Bunnings Gregory Hills and raised over $5,000 for Jeans for Genes. The inspirational trio were joined by their children Charlize (4), Iluka (4) and Henry (5) who are featured in this […]
Cameron’s Passion for Wildlife
Harrington Park’s Cameron Constance is not your average wildlife conservationist. The 17-year-old has started Constance Conservation to help raise awareness about local wildlife through education and land management. “I started Constance Conservation about mid last year and it was really started as a platform to voice a wildlife conservation message and to educate people […]
Brand New Howard Park Now Opened at Gregory Hills
The community of Gregory Hills welcomed its newest facility recently with the opening of the much-anticipated Howard Park. The newest park to come from Dart West Developments features a playground that caters to a diverse range of age groups. These include a fenced infant area, play equipment suitable for school age children that includes […]
Oran Park Probus Club
Oran Park Probus Club is a social club for retired and semi-retired people. Probus Clubs aim to develop friendship, fun and fellowship amongst like-minded people. Members attend monthly meetings and are encouraged to participate in various activities which include craft, Coffee and Chat sessions held at various venues, lunches, day trips and longer tours. A […]
Stare into Space at Council’s Stargazing Event
Residents and visitors are invited to stare into space and see what’s written in the stars at Camden Council’s twinkling stargazing event! The event, which will be held on Thursday 11 July, 4:00pm-8:00pm, in Town Park, Oran Park (opposite Oran Park Library), will host Macarthur Astronomical Society (MacAstro). Staff from MacAstro, and Council, will be […]
Macarthur BMX to Host BMX Camp
Looking for something exciting for the kids in the school holidays? Macarthur BMX Club was established in 1998 by a group of enthusiastic parents. Located at the Hilder Road sporting hub at Elderslie, the club has now grown to be the second largest club in Australia. BMX is a sport for the whole family with […]
30th Annual Quilt Exhibition
Camden Country Quilters Guild will be hosting their 30th Annual Quilt Exhibition, at the Camden Civic Centre (Oxley Street in Camden), on Saturday 27th July from 9:30am to 4:30pm and Sunday 28th July from 9:30am to 4:00pm. Camden Country Quilters Guild is now in their 30th year! Where has the time gone? It all started […]
Celebrate Camden’s First Winter Wonderland
Larkin Place will be transformed into an exciting winter wonderland, for Camden’s first-ever Winterfest event! The inaugural event will be Camden Council’s first massive three-day event, running from Friday 12 to Sunday 14 July, 10am-9pm. The main attraction will be an ice rink and, for $5, attendees will be able to skate for 20 minutes […]
Education
School shopping is becoming increasingly common amongst parents looking to find the ‘best’ educational setting for their children. It seems gone are the days when parents would simply send their child to their closest local public school. We are in a new age where parents are spoiled for choice and schools are in a bid […]
Oran Park Library Celebrates One Year
Camden Council is throwing Oran Park Library a first birthday party, on Saturday 29 June, 10am-2pm. Residents are invited to come down to the library, at 72 Central Avenue, Oran Park, to enjoy a number of exciting activities for all ages, including: • Mini go-karts for children; • Jumping castles; • Face painting; • Library […]