St John’s Church Celebrates 175th Anniversary
St John’s Church is a much-loved icon of Camden. Its tall steeple visible from across the district, with its prominent position up on the hill. 2024 marks a significant milestone. On the7th of June, St John’s Church Camden celebrated the 175th Anniversary of its consecration. Provisions for the Anglican church date back to 1825, when […]
‘Ole!’ Mater Dei Early Childhood Education’s new Outdoor Learning Environment
Through the incredible support of the Macarthur community, the children of Mater Dei Early Childhood Education’s Preschool have a brand-new Outdoor Learning Environment. Officially opened and blessed by Most Reverend Brian Mascord, Bishop of Wollongong, on Wednesday, 3 April, this new space will provide a dedicated learning environment and for children attending Mater Dei Preschool […]
Camden R.S.L Sub-Branch Organises Annual ANZAC Day March and Service
The Camden R.S.L Sub-Branch is proud to announce the upcoming 2024 ANZAC Day March and Service this month, a cherished tradition honouring the bravery and sacrifice of our Australian and New Zealand armed forces. This year’s event promises to be a memorable occasion, bringing together the Camden community to pay tribute to our servicemen and […]
Get Set to Explore: The Podium Oran Park’s Stage 2 Launch
Since opening its doors in 2014, The Podium Oran Park has been an integral part of the local community, evolving into a vibrant retail hub serving the growing needs of residents in the South-West Sydney corridor. With its Stage 2 expansion launch on March 6th, excitement has been building in the lead up to […]
Parents Corner
As children start a new school year it can be challenging after such a long holiday, for both carers and children, to get back into the school routine. We have some suggestions here for you about the hard part – setting up a good study routine. Sleep All children need good quality sleep to function […]
Oran Park Hotel Plans First Stage Soft Opening Mid-Year
After construction began in late 2021, the new Oran Park Hotel is scheduled to finally open its doors within a few months. The anticipation for this new venue has grown as we’ve watched the site transform into what will be one of the largest hospitality venues in Sydney. Opening in two stages, the main ground […]
Parents Corner
Playgroups play a significant role in giving your child the best chance at successful happy transition to school. Children who attend playgroups generally adapt to school life more easily having better social, emotional, physical, and cognitive skills. Impact on Brain Development The first 3-5 years of life are vital for brain development, this is the […]
Local Firies Welcome Santa and his Elves
Santa season is upon us! If you are a resident of Harrington Park, Oran Park, Elderslie, or Spring Farm, then look out for the RFS Santas and Elves coming to you on Saturday 9th December 2023 with the Santa Run. Starting at 10:00am (all times approx.), they will begin at Harrington Park Reserve Youth Play […]
Parents Corner
As the holiday season approaches, one thing is certain – keeping the kids entertained is a top priority. So, how do you ensure a smooth holiday experience? It’s all about planning, being flexible, maintaining some routine and some good fun for the little ones. Planning: The first step is to sort out your leave and […]
Running for Rio: A Children’s Hospice Mission
In a heart-warming effort to honour his late son and raise awareness for Australia’s lack of children’s hospices, Ryan Fowler, the founder of Rio’s Legacy, recently undertook a strenuous 980+km journey from Brisbane to Oran Park. From September 18 to October 3, Fowler ran and biked to raise awareness for the pressing need for more […]