THE City of Penrith RSL sub-Branch conducted an RSL Veterans service for the late Douglas (Doug) Buist Rennie OAM at Pinegrove Memorial Park on Friday 12th September. The service was led by Peter Ward, assisted by Vice President Len Halvorsen and Shannon Butler WSO (Welfare Support Officer). Doug joined the sub-Branch in 1968, having served […]
18 September 2025
RUBY Productions is set to bring Tennessee Williams’ timeless play The Glass Menagerie to life at The Ruby Theatre in Penrith this October. Directed by Ann Attwood and Anthony Brown, the production will run on October 4, 10, 11 and 17 at 7pm, with matinee performances on October 11 and 18 at 2pm. The celebrated […]
18 September 2025
OH my goodness! What a first ‘round’ of footy finals we witnessed last weekend. It simply had everything. Game 1 last Friday saw the Melbourne Storm defeat the Bulldogs but only after they got an almighty scare from Ciraldo’s men. Up 18-14 with 20 minutes to go it looked like the Storm were gone – […]
18 September 2025
RECENT reports from pest control operators suggest a noticeable increase in mouse activity across parts of Sydney, including areas close to home. Urban development, unpredictable weather patterns, and easily accessible food sources all contribute to this surge. As a result, many households are reaching for rat and mouse baits to manage infestations—but these products pose […]
18 September 2025
Cooper Holroyd. Photos courtesy of RbMotoLens and Motorcycling NSW COOPER Holroyd (Minchinbury) has been selected to compete in the MXGP of Australia later this month, when the FIM Motocross World Championship roars back to Australia for the first time in 24 years. The Championship is taking place in Darwin from 19-21 September, at a newly-built […]
18 September 2025
Rossi McAdam #61, Xavier Curmi #82. Photo courtesy of Endorphin Media THIRTEEN-year-old motorcycle racer Xavier Curmi (Wallacia) has enjoyed his second 1st place finish of the year in the 2025 bLU cRU Oceania Junior Cup (OJC), this time on his debut appearance at Australia’s premier track, Phillip Island, in Round 6 of the Australian Superbike […]
18 September 2025
1890’s – Mounted Police. The significant milestone will be marked with a public street parade along Macquarie Street to the Sydney Opera House. The parade will include serving officers and troop horses, a contingent of retired officers, VIP cyclists, and a band and banner party. Members of the community are invited to attend the parade […]
18 September 2025
By Karen McKeown OAM IN the spirit of celebrating female empowerers, residents are encouraged to celebrate the positive and empowering role women play in the Penrith community by nominating them for the 2026 Local Woman of the Year Awards. The Local Woman of the Year Awards is an annual program that provides me with the […]
11 September 2025
QUEST Penrith has been recognised as the Best Apartment Style Hotel in Western Sydney 2025, taking out the top honour at the prestigious Western Sydney Tourism Awards. A spokesperson for Quest Penrith said the accolade was a proud moment for the team. “We are beyond thrilled to receive this award. It’s a true honour and […]
11 September 2025
THIS October, St Marys will welcome Brell House, a $20 million extension of the St Marys Diggers & Band Club that’s set to create new jobs, deliver modern spaces for families and locals, and provide a major boost to the region’s hospitality scene. Behind the project and with the full backing of the board is […]
11 September 2025
