Photo of Claude at his blacksmith shop on High Street Penrith 1921 courtesy of Penrith Library. By Lyn Forde – President/Research Officer of St Marys & District Historical Society Inc. JAMES Wainwright was born in 1808 in England, his occupation was a school master and he died in 1863 at Colyton and is buried in St […]
14 October 2026
Countess of Dudley – Gardenvale. Photos: Sarah Ebbett Photography THE Australian Polo Club Gardenvale team (Shane Finemore, Lucas Grimes, Jack Grimes, Raul Laplacette) was crowned the 2026 12-Goal Countess of Dudley Cup Champions on Sunday afternoon at Windsor Polo Club, defeating Ellerston White 11 – 9 in a thrilling, tightly-contested final. Larapinta AEC (Brigitte Boher, […]
14 October 2026
L-R: Paul Anderson, Glyn Williams WSI, Alison Webster WSI, Stuart Overell, Simon Hickey WSI, Stephen Cartwright. TRAVELLERS will have another convenient and efficient way to travel between Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) and key Sydney transport hubs, with the launch of express electric shuttle service Super Shuttle WSI, in partnership with NSBC Group. […]
08 October 2026
By The Haven – Women’s Shelter WE’RE incredibly excited to have picked up our new-used car. It will provide vital support to families staying with us across our two sites, helping mums and children getting to and from school, medical appointments, legal appointments and other essential services. Reliable transport can make a significant difference […]
08 October 2026
Wayne with the graves of his great great grandparents. THE Luddenham Progress Association is calling on the Geographical Names Board (GNB) to reject the proposal to create a new suburb named Wianamatta over the Western Sydney International Airport precinct, citing duplication, poor consultation, and unnecessary disruption to longstanding local communities. The association claims that under […]
08 October 2026
by Claryse Prested Verdict, a gripping play by world renowned author, Agatha Christie, will be staged by Glenbrook Players next month. Will Reilly, Melanie McLeod, Lauren Bacon-Fleming and Hannah Fileman will star as the leads, taking audiences on a journey through desire, rejection, and the murderous consequences of obsession. Stepping into the role of male […]
08 October 2026
Coby Carruhers in action in Abu Dhabi. Photo courtesy of Getty Images COBY Carruthers (Jordan Springs) made the most of an invit-a-tion from the Emir-ates Golf Fed-er-a-tion (EGF), shooting a sensational bogey-free eight-under-par 62 to hold the tournament lead in the Abu Dhabi Chal-lenge after the open-ing round at Al Ain Eques-trian, Shoot-ing & Golf […]
08 October 2026
Photos by Noel Rowsell AUSTRALIAN showjumping history was made on Saturday, when Cody Tincknell and Si Si Strike won Australia’s inaugural FEI U25 2* Grand Prix of Jumping at Kurri Burri Polo Club, producing the fastest of three double-clear performances to take the title. Top 12 – 1. Cody Tincknell & Si Si Strike; 2. […]
08 October 2026
PENRITH City Council has progressed a 20-year vision for Kingswood and Werrington to create vibrant, welcoming and connected centres that support the future growth of the community. The Kingswood-Werrington Structure Plan sets a long-term vision for the area, supported by the Kingswood-Werrington Place Plan which focuses on practical actions over the short-medium term. […]
01 October 2026
THE Penrith Panthers, a cornerstone of the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) since their admission in 1967, have evolved from decades of struggle into one of the most dominant forces in rugby league history. After two decades of building their foundation, the club finally broke through to reach its first finals series. The early […]
01 October 2026
