Layla Sharp at the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games – photos courtesy of Michael Thomas / Australian Athletics WESTERN Sydney Academy of Sport celebrated the achievements of its athletes, coaches and community at its 2026 Annual Awards, with Para athlete Layla Sharp (Cranebrook) taking home both the Athlete of the Year and Athlete with a Disability […]
25 September 2026
By Jo Tomic, St Marys Town Centre Manager St Marys is truly fortunate to have remarkable community figures. Remembering Norma Thorburn Mrs St Marys, Norma Thorburn, passed away earlier this year. Norma had dedicated many years to the Spring Festival, at a time when things were quite different from today. The parade would see over […]
16 September 2026
The Walkers. Photos: Noel Rowsell CHRIS Barton completed his four-day fund-raising walk from Newcastle to Penrith on Sunday afternoon at the Penrith Paceway, cheered on by fellow walkers and members of the community who shared in the achievement of the feat on behalf of Steps for the Love of Living. “Action always starts with a […]
16 September 2026
Photos: Noel Rowsell THE Penrith Relay for Life Committee was overjoyed at the event’s success. “Thank you to every single person who helped make our special 25th Penrith Relay For Life such an outstanding success. It was truly inspiring to see the Penrith community come together in support of people affected by cancer. A heartfelt […]
16 September 2026
Penrith Mayor Todd Carney and Senator Tony Sheldon with members of the RFS and SES in Penrith. AS part of EmergencyRedi Week (14 to 20 September), Penrith City Council is encouraging residents to take simple steps now to prepare for emergencies. To support residents, Council has developed a series of videos to help people understand […]
16 September 2026
Jess Fox OAM – World Cup Series WK1 Champion. Photos courtesy of Romain Bruneau / Paddle Australia THREE-time Olympic champion Jess Fox OAM has claimed her sixth women’s K1 World Cup title, with victory in the WK1 Final at the ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup Final in La Seu, Spain. Jess won her third women’s […]
16 September 2026
AS the weather warms this Spring the footy appears to do the same. Over the 4 finals games in the first week of post competition action, 3 of them lived up to the hype, one of them was just like a competition proper clash. Let’s look at the four games that were played last weekend, […]
16 September 2026
By Kellie Tickner, Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital Administrator WHEN we step into a local veterinary clinic, we see compassionate professionals dedicated to caring for our pets. We picture a fulfilling career filled with saving lives, cuddling animals and happy endings. Yet behind the consultation room door lies a serious mental health crisis that is often […]
16 September 2026
Watercolour of James Erskine courtesy of State Library Dictionary of Sydney. By Lyn Forde – President/Research Officer of St Marys & District Historical Society Inc. JAMES Erskine was born in September 1817 at Maryborough, Queen’s County in Ireland. He joined the army and served in the West Indies from 1791-1797 with the 22nd Regiment taking […]
16 September 2026
Jess Fox OAM – Gold in WK1. JESS Fox OAM continued her dream comeback season on the weekend, winning her second Women’s K1 gold medal of the 2026 ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup series at the venue where she won gold at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Following her outstanding 2026 World Championships results in […]
10 September 2026
