THE NSW Labor Government will deliver a new public high school for Jordan Springs in the heart of the rapidly-growing suburb, just a five-minute drive from the public primary school. The high school will open on Day 1, Term 1, 2027 with capacity for 1,000 students, and is being master planned for future growth. The […]
16 February 2024
Penrith Community Kitchen, now celebrating its remarkable 25th year of dedicated service, recently hosted its annual “Thank You” morning tea on Wednesday, the 14th. This event serves as a heartfelt expression of gratitude towards the incredible women who volunteer their time and culinary skills, as well as the generous members of our community, Rotary, Lions […]
16 February 2024
2023 Kokoda Youth Leadership Challenge Scholarship recipient, David Eskander presented to the Board of Penrith RSL Club last month, sharing his adventure with the Directors.“We would like to take this opportunity to thank David, and his family, for their enthusiasm and passion for this program. You can follow David’s journey at Eskander – Kokoda LSC […]
16 February 2024
By Kellie Tickner, Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital Administrator. MICROCHIPPING is a crucial step towards ensuring your pets safety and well-being. This simple procedure involves implanting a tiny microchip, about the size of a grain of rice, under your pet’s skin, typically between the shoulder blades. This microchip contains a unique identification number that is linked […]
16 February 2024
By Lyn Forde – President/Research Officer of St Marys & District Historical Society Inc. IN 1872 Samuel Marks was a farmer at Littleham on the Liverpool road in St Marys. The name was probably named after the nearby town near Exmouth in England where there is a Samual Marks buried in the Littleham church. By […]
16 February 2024
THE Luddenham Annual Show is back for another year on the 2nd and 3rd of March with thousands expected to attend the biggest event on the Luddenham Calendar. The 118th edition of the “Country Show” has a range of entertainment for the whole family with organisers expecting to build on the record crowds in attendance […]
16 February 2024
Nepean News has teamed up with Penrith Panthers to give away two double passes to one of the great events that will be held as part of the Panthers Elvis Festival! Email nepeannews@aol.com with your favourite Elvis song in the subject heading to go in the draw. Entries close February 25. Ah-huh, ladies and gentlemen! […]
16 February 2024
Action at the World Age Championships. Nicolas Diaz Ballas (Kellyville Ridge, NSW) has been named the ‘Gymnastics NSW Junior International Athlete of the Year’ at the organisation’s annual awards on Sunday night. Nicolas and Brock Batty (Frankston, VIC) had recently won gold in the Men’s 15-16 Years Synchro Trampoline at the 2023 Trampoline World Age […]
16 February 2024
Jess Fox OAM (WK1, WC1), Tim Anderson (MK1), Tristan Carter (MC1), Anna Meares OAM (Australian Olympic Team Chef de Mission). Photos by Noel Rowsell. THE AOC has selected Victorians Tim Anderson and Tristan Carter in the Australian Olympic Team for Paris 2024, to contest the men’s kayak (MK1) and canoe (MC1) events respectively. The announcement […]
16 February 2024
PLANNING for one of the biggest economic development projects undertaken in Australia, the Bradfield City Centre, has taken a major step forward with the draft Master Plan now available for community feedback. The Bradfield City Centre Master Plan sets out a framework for future development within the new 114-hectare city, five times the size of […]
08 February 2024
