Camden residents fight sprawl to preserve rural character against developer pressure
Camden residents fiercely resist development encroaching on their rural Sydney suburb, with locals vowing to preserve its country character against surrounding sprawl. The town maintains independent businesses, historic architecture, and small-town traditions like asking "How ya going?" and expecting real answers. Developers have surrounded Camden like wolves, but the community continues resisting chain stores and modern change.
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Published 20 Jul 2026, 07:00 UTC · Updated 20 Jul 2026, 07:10 UTC
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