By Kellie Tickner, Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital Administrator WITH the arrival of warmer winter days, dog owners across Penrith are keen to head outdoors and enjoy the sunshine with their furry companions. Local dog parks offer a great opportunity for dogs to run off-leash, burn energy, and socialise with other pups. But for these shared […]
23 July 2025
Bennett’s Wharf Nepean River – courtesy of Penrith Library By Lyn Forde – President/Research Officer of St Marys & District Historical Society Inc. IT is true that the closeness of water and the absence of not being able to swim, does over the years, take its toll on people at our local rivers and creeks. […]
23 July 2025
RUBY Productions is set to transport audiences to one of the most chilling chapters of American history with A Voice in the Dark: A Salem Story, written by Elizabeth Downing and directed by Christine Snell. The compelling play, staged at the John Lees Centre in Penrith this August, reimagines the infamous Salem witch trials through […]
23 July 2025
By Karen Corbett THIS week saw a massive milestone achievement for Robert Henderson who played his 400th game on the 19th July for St Clair Comets JRLC. Rob started playing for the club in Under 7s in 1996. In 2025 he is playing Open Mens Don Feltis Division 1. Over the years he has had […]
23 July 2025
PENRITH and Western Sydney are again in the spotlight with a recent visit from Matt Herricks, Head of International Sales at Dexter Laundry, a leading U.S. manufacturer of commercial laundry equipment. Mr Herricks made the journey from the United States to visit local laundromat owners Neville and Margaret Barnier, proud operators of The Busy Bubbles […]
17 July 2025
Drs Naman Dahiya and Caroline Ruth Mathias (centre) alongside the Da Vinci robot and fellows with the Advanced Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgical Training Program. NEPEAN Hospital is one of very few public hospitals offering robotic-assisted gynaecological surgery, and it’s improving outcomes for patients. THE program is delivering faster recoveries for patients with complex conditions such […]
17 July 2025
SYDNEY’S Sunset Bash continues to grow, with one of Australian country music’s most loved singer-songwriters Brad Cox headlining on Saturday 20 September in Penrith. Known for captivating audiences with his authentic spirit and down-to-earth persona, Cox has carved a remarkable path in the Australian music scene and boasts a string of chart-topping albums and hit […]
17 July 2025
Zoe Jackson and Jonah Pares (below) in action on Saturday night. Photos courtesy of Tanya Hawkins Photography. THE Penrith Panthers were on the road to Albury-Wodonga on Saturday, taking on the Bandits at the Lauren Jackson Sports Centre in Round 14 of the 2025 Mitsubishi Motors NBL1 East basketball competition. Caitie Jones scored 46 points […]
17 July 2025
Well-known local businessman and former Independent Penrith Councillor, Greg Evans, passed away last Sunday night in Matilda Private Hospital following a period of health issues and challenges. Greg was overseas when his health took a turn for the worse, and Greg’s family and friends banded together to have him flown home with medical assistance at […]
10 July 2025
Pictured: (L-R) Kyah Stonestreet, Aiden Blok, Tannah Ashford-Wykes. Courtesy of Bec Ashford-Wykes. Local cheerleaders 13-year old Tannah Ashford-Wykes, 11-year old Aiden Blok and 12-year-old Kyah Stonestreet are all members of the Australian Cheer Union (ACU) team, which finished as World Champions at the 2025 International Cheer Union (ICU) Junior World Cheerleading Championships, which were held […]
10 July 2025
