THE Local Government elections will be held on Saturday 14 September 2024. If you live in Penrith and are on the electoral roll, you must vote in the Local Government elections on or before Saturday 14 September 2024. Voting is compulsory, and fines apply if you don’t cast your vote. Local Government elections do not […]
15 August 2024
By Kellie Tickner, Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital Administrator LIKE toddlers, pets have a tendency to chew anything they can get into their mouths. This becomes a serious and potentially life-threatening problem if the objects are swallowed. In the past month we have treated dogs and cats who have ingested various ‘foreign bodies’ which have included […]
15 August 2024
The Nepean Times photo of the opening in 1933. By Lyn Forde – President/Research Officer of St Marys & District Historical Society Inc. SINCE the incorporation of the municipality in 1893, the St Marys council had been a tenant and never possessed a home of its own until December 1933 when it officially entered into […]
15 August 2024
IT is an event I’ve been attending for decades; my mother loved it, I love it, my kids love it and now their kids love it – the St Marys Spring Festival is always jam-packed with festival fun for all ages. It is the turning point from winter to warmer weather, and it has been […]
15 August 2024
AS the Head Club Coach of the Western Sydney Whitewater Club, Emmie Barratt has not only excelled in her coaching role but also demonstrated exceptional dedication and innovative thinking in promoting female participation in canoe slalom. Balancing her role with running a business alongside her partner and raising a young son, Emmie has made significant […]
15 August 2024
Codie Davidson in action in Penrith. File photo by Noel Rowsell. Paddle NSW received a record number of nominations across the 15 categories for the 2023/24 Paddle NSW Annual Awards and local Western Sydney Whitewater Club member Codie Davidson had the privilege of being the first athlete named. Codie has won the 2023/24 PNSW Junior […]
15 August 2024
PENRITH was rocked by the news that the very much-loved Barney Allam OAM had passed away. Mr Allam passed on Sunday 4 August following a brief illness. He is survived by his four children and four grandchildren. Mr Allam was the driving force behind Allam Property Group, the company he founded in 1991. Within 10 […]
09 August 2024
Mayor Todd Carney, Minister for Roads John Graham, Leppington MP Nathan Hagarty, Premier Chris Minns, Rest Chief Executive Officer Vicki Doyle, Deerubbin Aboriginal Land Council Brendan Kerin and Deputy Premier and Minister for Western Sydney Prue Car. IT has been exciting to see the industrial and residential precincts of Penrith coming to life at the […]
09 August 2024
PENRITH’S dynamic duo, sisters Jessica and Noemie Fox, have captured hearts and headlines at the Paris Olympics with their gold medal winning performances. Jessica Fox made history winning gold in the Women’s C1 and K1 Slalom events becoming the first ever athlete to win gold in canoe and kayak at the same Olympics. Adding to […]
09 August 2024
Summer Knowles in action. File photo courtesy of Click InFocus. Nepean Hockey Association junior representative Summer Knowles (Caroline Chisolm Catholic College, Glenmore Park) has been selected in the All-Australian Girls Team, following her performances for NSW at the 2024 School Sport Australia Hockey Championships.. Summer was a key player for the NSW 15 Years & […]
09 August 2024
