Oran Park Probus Club
April starts a new Probus year and we would love some new members to join us. Probus clubs aim to develop friendship, fellowship and fun to retired and semi-retired people in the community. Our meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month. Guest speakers are invited to attend. Topics are varied and the […]
School Holiday Struggles
As the school holidays are fast approaching, parents are considering what options they have regarding care and entertainment for their children during the two weeks they are not at school. For many families, the option to take leave from work is not a viable one and they are left to find appropriate options that are […]
Local Family’s Powerful Message
Harrington Park’s Josh and Jade Leys have started a local initiative they hope will spread right across the country by painting their letterbox purple to show that their family home is a safe place and that they say no to domestic violence. “It all came about due to the recent media attention around domestic violence. […]
Work Commences on Doohan Reserve
Oran Park Town are pleased to announce that work has commenced on Doohan Reserve, located off Skaife Street. Doohan Reserve is 10.4 hectares and is a significant piece of Oran Park Town’s open space network. It will provide two multi-purpose ovals twice the size of the existing Brabham Reserve located adjacent to Oran Park Public […]
Rec Alley for the Win!
Gregory Hills based gymnastics club, Rec Alley, has been awarded the Large Club of the Year 2018 Award at the annual Gymnastics NSW Awards Night. Rec Alley has been recognised for its large membership growth, staff development, gymnastics programming and local community initiatives. Rec Alley owners and Macarthur locals, Alysha and Joel Anderson, opened the […]
Local Club Shooting Goals
Gregory Hills Netball Club are set to have their best season yet in 2019, with the local club growing in player numbers and fast becoming a threat in the Campbelltown District Netball Association Competition. The club fielded 5 teams with 45 players last season. Of the 5 teams that took the court, 3 fought hard […]
Charging into 2019
The Oran Park Gregory Hills Chargers JRLFC first took the field in 2014 with only one Under 6’s team. Since then, they now have over 10 mixed teams from the Under 6’s through to the Under 11’s as well as an Under 14’s Girls League Tag team. Junior Rugby League is a great way for […]
Come Play ‘Hide and Seek’ with the Orchestra
Calling all kids who love to have fun. Come along to Camden Civic Centre at 2pm on Sunday 17 March to play a good, old-fashioned game of ‘Hide and Seek!’ Fisher’s Ghost Youth Orchestra (FGYO) is back in town to dazzle the young and young at heart with the brilliant sights and sounds of a […]
Storm Phobias in Dogs
Late Summer can be stressful for dogs who are afraid or anxious during thunderstorms. It’s a common problem, and the reason for it isn’t really well known. It may be the loud noise of the thunder, changes in barometric pressure, discomfort in the ears or simply an inherited trait for it. Storm phobias in dogs […]
How was School Today?
Positive Ways of Communicating with your Child Many parents or caregivers of school-aged children would be familiar with the age-old ritual of asking your child how their day was at school. Often, these questions are met with a simple one word reply or in some cases, no reply at all. Parents are left pondering what […]