TANYA Davies MP, Member for Badgerys Creek, visited Sunnyfield Disability Services in Kemps Creek to celebrate Sunnyfield’s purchase of a new wheelchair modified van, courtesy of $30,000 in funding through the 2023 round of the Community Building Partnership Program. Mrs Davies had strongly supported this funding request for a new wheelchair modified van to help […]
12 September 2024
‘It Happens’ in action on Sydney Harbour. Photo supplied by Craig Young. THE combined Penrith/Richmond crew of racing yacht ‘It Happens’ have finished in 2nd spot in the 2024 CYCA Spring Series. Co-owner Craig Young (Penrith) said “The Series was a mixed bag of conditions, including rain, storms, sunshine and freezing winds. Race 1 was […]
12 September 2024
By Kellie Tickner, Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital Administrator Spring is a time of renewal and growth, but it also brings hidden hazards for our pets. While we enjoy warmer weather, blossoming gardens, and outdoor activities, it’s important to be aware of the potential dangers that Spring gardens pose to our furry friends. One of the […]
12 September 2024
BY LEANNE MORGAN THE iconic Train in the carpark of St Marys Diggers Club, how often have you driven past and thought “I wonder what it actually is?” or “What is it that goes on there?” Saturday 21st September is the day that you can find out. VVAA St Marys Outpost Veterans’ Centre is opening […]
12 September 2024
Group of migrants on MV Toscana at Trieste, 1954 courtesy of the Australian National Maritime Museum. By Lyn Forde – President/Research Officer of St Marys & District Historical Society Inc. After World War Two, many Europeans chose to migrate to more appealing, safe and accessible locations and one location was Australia. Migrants fleeing from persecution […]
12 September 2024
Cr Todd Carney and Prue Car MP. OVER 7,500 community members and visitors joined Penrith City Council to celebrate the long-awaited opening of the Gipps Street Recreation Precinct over the weekend. The 32-hectare sport and recreation precinct in Claremont Meadows was officially opened by Council and the NSW Government, with a special plaque unveiled to […]
06 September 2024
THE most popular family in Penrith have been honoured this week – the fabulous Fox family! “You might know Jess and Noemie Fox – the sisters who brought home three Olympic gold medals this year – but their family’s legacy runs deep. Their parents, Richard and Myriam, are both multi-world canoe slalom champions,” said […]
06 September 2024
Penrith City Council will receive up to $500,000 from the Minns Government to make it cheaper, faster and easier to host free-entry street parties, festivals or markets that benefit the Penrith community and local businesses. As part of the NSW Government’s cost-of-living focus and crusade against red tape, Penrith City Council is among 16 councils […]
06 September 2024
Noni Hazelhurst. Katoomba will be overflowing with ideas in the first weekend of November as the country’s greatest minds and most exciting new talent make their way to the Blue Mountains for this unique literary festival, growing in scale and impact every year. The 2024 program includes more than 80 authors featured in 46 sessions, […]
06 September 2024
Noemie Fox, Kate Eckhardt and Jess Fox OAM – photo supplied by PNSW. Paddle NSW has announced its Team of the Year for the 2023/24 season is the Women’s Slalom Team of Jessica Fox OAM, Noemie Fox and PNSW Board Director Kate Eckhardt. The team secured the gold medal at the 2023 ICF Canoe Slalom […]
06 September 2024
