MacarthurAdvocate

28/12/2024

GOLFERS AT RISK IF THEY HIT A ROO - Dos and don'ts on the golf course

MACATHUR golfers love the course at holiday time time. So do kangaroos, which ramps up the risk of a clash between the two species. Read on.

https://www.macarthuradvocate.au/news/item/2387-golfers-at-risk-if-they-hit-a-roo

21/12/2024

From the team at the Macarthur Advocate - Merry Christmas and best wishes for 2025 to all our valuable clients and readers.

01/12/2024

CBN CONFIRMS LOCAL BUSINESS AWARDS SPONSORSHIP for Camden and Campbelltown

HOLLYWOOD has the Oscars, and the music industry has the Grammys – but for many small businesses it is the long-standing Local Business Awards that represent the pinnacle of recognition.
Now in their 41st year the Local Business Awards are held across 36 regions and attract hundreds of thousands of nominations each year. Media partnerships play a key role in assisting promote the Local Business Awards and showcase winners and finalists. Read on:
https://www.macarthuradvocate.au/news/item/2377-cbn-confirms-business-awards-sponsorship😀

Greg Warren MP
Sally Quinnell MPCamden CouncilCampbelltown City Council, NSW

30/11/2024

Good samaritan Averil believes in flower power to spread joy

THINK flowers, think Averil Walker. This Campbelltown resident has been spreading joy by making beautiful flower arrangements from her own garden and delivering them to local community facilities over the last 10 years. A qualified florist and horticulturist, needless to say, Averil has an amazing garden. Each week, Averil’s husband drives her around the Macarthur community and they drop off flower arrangements, made from their own garden blooms, to the foyer areas of Campbelltown Art Gallery, private hospitals and medical facilities, among others. More: https://www.macarthuradvocate.au/people-news/item/2376-good-samaritan-averil-believes-in-flower-power-to-spread-joy

Campbelltown City Council, NSWCampbelltown Arts CentreCampbelltown Hospital

24/11/2024

November edition OUT NOW. Read the digital edition here:

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11/11/2024

Local MPs take on fitness challenge to combat Australia's health crisis

IN a push to address Australia’s health crisis, over 30 federal MPs including local MP Dr Mike Freelander will participate in AUSactive’s Fit for Office – a three-week fitness challenge kicking off at the Parliament House gym on November 19. The program launch will be led by Senate President Sue Lines and former Ironman Champion Guy Leech. With chronic illness, preventable hospitalisations, and mental health issues on the rise, Fit for Office aims to lead by example. AMA’s Professor Steve Robson says without a shift to prevention, GP shortages and rising health costs will continue to burden the healthcare system. More: https://www.macarthuradvocate.au/people-news/item/2369-local-mps-take-on-fitness-challenge-to-combat-australias-health-crisis

18/10/2024

October edition OUT NOW: Read the digital edition here: https://issuu.com/communitybroadcastnetwork/docs/macarthur_advocate_october_2024

Sally Quinnell MPWollondilly Shire CouncilCampbelltown City Council, NSWCamden CouncilGreg Warren MP

23/09/2024

PARTICIPATING IN THE SOCIAL MEDIA SUMMIT - Time to address impact on our children

By Sally Quinnell MP, Member for Camden

AS parents in the modern world, we are all grappling with the enormous role that social media plays in the life of our children.

Where previous generations were out riding their bikes, experiencing nature, building their friendships in person, young people today are learning about life on social media sites that have little interest in their healthy development.

As a former teacher, I have seen this impact, and I am concerned about the harm this is having on our kids and that is why I am urging residents to have their say on social for the upcoming social media summit. More: https://www.macarthuradvocate.au/featured/item/2362-how-to-participate-in-the-social-media-summit

Sally Quinnell MP NSW Government

18/09/2024

Macarthur Advocate September edition out now - read the digital edition HERE: https://issuu.com/communitybroadcastnetwork/docs/macarthur_advocate_september_2024

Sally Quinnell MP CancerCare Wollondilly Shire Council Camden Council

18/09/2024

LOCAL COUPLE'S SIDE HUSTLE JOURNEY - They're partners in life and delivery

AS the cost-of-living crisis continues to impact households across Australia, many are turning to side hustles to make ends meet.
The latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reveals that nearly 6.7% of employed Australians now hold multiple jobs, a significant increase from 5.1% in June 2020. Among these enterprising individuals are Bob and Crissy Tortasi, a couple from Campbelltown who have found a unique way to balance their financial needs and family life. More here:
https://www.macarthuradvocate.au/featured/item/2361-couples-side-hustle-journey

DoorDash

17/09/2024

Healthier Western Sydney from - OUT NOW. Official launch of the Western Sydney Citizen's Assembly from WentWest Ltd. and Access News Australia What does this for our region? Read on....

Read here:

www.accessnews.com.au

17/09/2024

MP TO HOST PROSTATE CANCER AWARENESS EVENT - Experts on hand to discuss treatment, prevention

Dr Mike Freelander MP the Federal Member for Macarthur and local paediatrician, is hosting a prostate cancer awareness event for local men to and hear from experts, individuals with lived experience and an opportunity to speak with others about this horrible disease. The event, which is free to attend and will have morning tea catered for, is being held in cooperation between Dr Freelander, Prostate Cancer Australia and Bayer Australia. It will be held in the Campbelltown Catholic Club’s Quondong Room from 10am till 12pm, on Thursday September 26, 2024, as September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. More: https://www.macarthuradvocate.au/news/item/2360-mp-to-host-prostate-cancer-awareness-event

15/09/2024

UNLOCKING CAMDEN'S UNIQUE HISTORY - Activities, displays at iconic locations

JOURNEY back in time and unlock Camden’s unique and fascinating history at the annual Unlock Camden event in the Camden Town Centre from 10am - 3pm on Saturday, September 28. A variety of activities and displays are on offer at Camden’s iconic historic locations including the Alan Baker Art Gallery, Camden Library and Camden Town Farm. More: https://www.macarthuradvocate.au/regions/camden/item/2358-unlocking-camdens-unique-history

15/09/2024

MORE TO BE PROUD OF AT COBBITTY - and Camden Men's Shed relocates

Sally Quinnell MP

FTER fighting alongside our community, I’m pleased to announce that Cobbitty underwent a speed limit change from Wednesday, August 28. Since Cobbitty Bridge was reopened, the area has been experiencing high levels of traffic, particularly with heavy vehicles, which are being driven near local schools and family homes. More: https://www.macarthuradvocate.au/regions/camden/item/2356-more-to-be-proud-of-at-cobbitty@

23/08/2024

CANCER CARE MACARTHUR LAUNCHED - Meeting local demand for cancer treatment

CANCER Care Macarthur, a new $20M, state-of-the-art facility at 218 Queen Street in Campbelltown, is set to revolutionise cancer care in the Southwestern Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD).
The launch for the official opening is Tuesday, August 27, and the 1,100 m2 facility offers Radiation Oncology, Medical Oncology, Haematology, Oncology Pharmacy, Allied Health, a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT), support services and patients can see specialists on a fast-tracked basis. More: https://www.macarthuradvocate.au/news/item/2353-cancer-care-macarhur-launched

17/08/2024

Macarthur Advocate August edition OUT NOW:

www.macarthuradovate.au

12/08/2024

CAMDEN LOCAL BUSINESS AWARDS WINNERS 2024 - Recognising local resilience and dedication

By SALLY QUINNELL MP

THE Camden Local Business Awards have been finalised! This month, I was honoured to present the Camden Local Business Awards to the deserving entrepreneurs of our area. These prestigious awards celebrate the innovation, resilience, and dedication of businesses across the Camden LGA. Read on: https://www.macarthuradvocate.au/awards/item/2346-camden-local-business-awards-winners