Will Hunt and Xavier Curmi. Photos courtesy of Motorcycling Australia / RbMotoLens THE 2026 Australian Superbike Championship (ASBK) powers into life at Phillip Island this weekend (February 20-22), with stacked fields across the four classes: SW-Motech Superbike, Kawasaki Supersport/Supersport Next Gen and Race and Road Supersport 300. The Phillip Island Grand Prix circuit is the […]
19 February 2026
By Lyn Forde – President/Research Officer of St Marys & District Historical Society Inc. Gallipoli the Landing – By a Man of the Tenth. “Come on lads, have a good hot supper, there’s business doing.” So spoke No. 10 Platoon Sergeant of the 10th Australian Battalion to his men lying about in all sorts of […]
19 February 2026
By Kellie Tickner, Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital Administrator RABBIT owners across Greater Sydney and the Central Coast are being urged to prepare ahead of the NSW Government’s planned release of the RHDV1-K5 calicivirus strain in early March 2026. While this initiative aims to control wild rabbit populations and safeguard agriculture and native bushland, it also […]
19 February 2026
TANYA Davies MP, Member for Badgerys Creek, has been endorsed by the Liberal Party to recontest the seat of Badgerys Creek at the upcoming NSW State Election scheduled for March 2027. Mrs Davies served as the Member for Mulgoa from 2011 to 2023 and since 2023 has served as the Member for Badgerys Creek. During […]
13 February 2026
TWO major developments occurred this month for St Marys, with Penrith City Council voting to award the Design and Construction Contract for the St Marys Central Park project, and the NSW Government endorsing the St Marys Town Centre Masterplan following its development by Council in 2025. Awarding the contract will allow the next phases of […]
13 February 2026
By Penrith Mayor Todd Carney I AM delighted to share that Penrith City Council and the community’s long-held vision for a more vibrant and connected St Marys is set to become a reality. The NSW Government has given the green light that enables the implementation of the place-based, evidence-based St Marys Town Centre Master Plan, […]
13 February 2026
THE Minns Labor Government is getting ready to launch a major motorcycle safety advertising blitz, investing in targeted behavioural change as part of its broader effort to reduce deaths and serious injuries on NSW roads. The campaign, Ride like everything’s out to get you, is designed to cut through with riders of all ages and […]
13 February 2026
THE science is in! Singing makes you happier, healthier, smarter and more creative. And increasing research points to the benefits of singing with others. In fact, joining a choir could be one of the best decisions you ever make. Penrith City Choir – the region’s finest community choir – is giving you the chance […]
13 February 2026
Noemie Fox and Lucien Delfour (below) in action at the 2025 Australian Open. Photos by Noel Rowsell AUSTRALIAN and international Canoe Slalom paddlers have busy two weekends in February, contesting the Penrith Open on 13-15th and Australian Open from 20-22nd – both events being held at the Penrith Whitewater Stadium. Both events are listed as […]
13 February 2026
By Prue Car MP I’M pleased to share that I am returning to work tomorrow to kick off the new school year for 2026. Thank you so much to everyone who has supported me through what’s been a difficult seven months through my breast cancer journey. I have been incredibly lucky to receive an amazing […]
05 February 2026
