About Us

Kerrie Davies

Editor

In 2009 I’d been working at another publication when it went into receivership. Suddenly jobless for the first time in my life, I came up with the crazy idea that I could start a new publication and get my colleagues who’d also lost their jobs on board. It was risky to say the least, considering I was a single parent of three and had the sum total of $35 in my bank account at the time. But, thankfully the Penrith and St Marys community embraced and supported our project, and against many peoples’ predictions, we are still going strong all these years later. As well as many years experience in journalism, I have in the past been a Licenced Real Estate Agent and a Political Adviser for several members of parliament. I enjoy every minute of my job, am so thankful that Nepean News enjoys the support of local Penrith and St Marys businesses and that I am surrounded by such a great team.

Korena Hale

Sales ManageR

0403 045 880 korena@nepeannews.com.au

Korena is always up for a chat. She’s got many years of experience working in sales across a number of wester Sydney institutions. Give Korena a call and she can discuss your advertising options for Nepean News.

Rest of the Team

Larry Davis

Advertising Executive

I enjoy talking to people who own businesses in the Penrith area about their advertising needs. I have a background in home loan lending and in the Police Force and I’ve lived locally for years. In my spare time I like spending time with family and dining out with friends in Penrith’s great restaurants. I also love playing lawn bowls and travelling. Give me a call if you’d like to discuss your advertising needs. larry@nepeannews.com.au 0432 062 643

Noel Rowsell

Senior Journalist

My career in journalism began as a Photo/Journalist in 1992, covering Basketball in all its variations, such as NBL, WNBL, SEABL, Waratah, Junior Representative, Wheelchair, Little People and those with an Intellectual disability. I was fortunate enough to cover the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games and several World Cups, which gave athletes with a disability far greater exposure in local media through my stories and action photos from those events. After retiring from a career in Sales in 2016, I was offered the opportunity to write a regular Legends of the Nepean column for the Nepean News and my exposure to a wider readership allowed me to uncover stories and photos on many varied topics and people in the Nepean, Lower Blue Mountains, Blacktown and Hawkesbury Districts. The editorial and community feedback on the Legends column, local news and Golf in particular has been overwhelmingly positive and has cemented my drive, determination and desire to continue uncovering the best people and the best stories in our respective districts mentioned above. photoshoot@bigpond.com 0424 007 202

Stacey Fortescue

Design and Graphics

Stacey is the bread in the sandwich, she pulls all the stories, advertisements and editorials together to bring you every edition of Nepean News. stacey@nepeannews.com.au

Malama Psarianos

Advertising Executive

0416 203 777 sales@nepeannews.com.au

Latest Articles

January 16, 2025

Dive into a free Australia Day pool party at Ripples – Penrith and St Marys!

RIPPLES Leisure Centres at Penrith and St Marys are inviting the whole community to a free pool party this Australia Day, on Sunday 26 January from 8am to 6pm! Beat the heat at Ripples poolside paradise with free entry, roving performers, music, tasty treats and waves of entertainment for all ages. Penrith Mayor Todd Carney […]
January 16, 2025

Museum of Fire hosts Summer Family Morning

Summer Family Morning at Penrith Museum of Fire. Photos by Noel Rowsell. THE Penrith Museum of Fire hosted its Summer Family Morning on Saturday 11th January, and it was declared a smash hit! Museum staff also announced the Vehicle of the Year, the 1975 ERF ‘Snorkel’, by showcasing it in pride of place on the […]
January 16, 2025

There’s no “back to school” for sick kids

Avi’s art time. FOR children in hospital, the back-to-school excitement others experience can be foreign to them as new school lunchboxes, shoes, and backpacks take a back seat to daily check-ups and meds. This month, Starlight Children’s Foundation and charity partner Battery World are working to ensure seriously ill and hospitalised children don’t miss out […]