By Lyn Forde – President/Research Officer of St Marys & District Historical Society Inc. NOW that we are seeing the effects of climate change, so did Thomas Ralph Woodland back 140 years ago in 1882. Thomas was born in the colony, the third son of William & Ann Woodland of Park Hill, South Creek. He […]
20 August 2026
Tyrell with Box ‘N’ Burn team. IT was a capacity crowd at Richmond Race Club on Saturday 29th November 2025, on hand to see 20-year-old Tyrell Adams (Mt Druitt) defeat Shamal Ram Anuj to win the Australian National Boxing Federation (ANBF) Australian Featherweight title, becoming the 2nd-youngest fighter to hold the title behind the legendary […]
20 August 2026
A couple of weeks ago I spent four days in Perth as the guest of the NRL’s new franchise the Perth Bears. The occasion was the unveiling of their new jersey, plus a day at their new home ground HBF Park, to watch the Storm take on Manly. I must say I underestimated the grandeur […]
20 August 2026
Charlie Teo, Anne Wilmington, Wayne Wilmington. ANN Wilmington was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2008 and, devastatingly, told she had a mere 18 months to live. She then turned to Dr Charlie Teo, and an incredible 18 years later, Ann is a true survivor! After multiple operations with Dr Teo, radiotherapy and chemotherapy, Ann […]
14 August 2026
WESTERN Sydney communities will soon be able to fly from their new 24-hour international gateway to top holiday destinations in Southeast Asia with Vietjet Air (Vietjet) signing on to fly from Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI). From January 2027, Vietjet will operate two weekly services to Ho Chi Minh City, increasing to three […]
14 August 2026
Mayor Todd Carney with Our River Plan 2026-46, a 20-year vision for the future of the Nepean River. PENRITH City Council is inviting the community to provide feedback on the Draft Our River Plan 2026–46, a long-term vision for the future of the Nepean River, which is now on public exhibition. The Draft Our River […]
14 August 2026
IF you’re looking for something to gift Dad for Father’s Day, Penrith City Council’s beloved Treesfor Dad community event returns for its eighth year on Sunday 6 September. Everyone is invited to plant a tree in honour and celebration of their dad, grandfather, uncle or father figure at Berkshire Park Recreation Ground in Berkshire Park. […]
14 August 2026
Paintings featured are by Maralyn Kastel The Nepean Art Society is set to host its upcoming exhibition and art sale, offering art lovers and community members the chance to browse a diverse collection of creative works. The event will showcase over 120 unique artworks, providing a significant opportunity to view local talent. In addition to […]
14 August 2026
Tahlia Tupaea in action this season. Photo: Aaron Camua FORMER Penrith Panthers junior and senior representative Tahlia Tupaea has guided the Bankstown Bruins women’s team into the grand final of the 2026 Mitsubishi Motors NBL1 East basketball competition. Tupaea delivered a game-winning 24 points, 5 rebounds two assists and four steals as the Bruins rolled […]
14 August 2026
Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King opens WSI’s Cargo Precinct with WSI CEO Simon Hickey. By WSI CEO Simon Hickey YOUR local airport is now open for business. While passenger flights don’t launch until October – as of now, the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) Cargo Precinct […]
06 August 2026
