THE Dawson Mall Project is the visible start of something really big for Mount Druitt, a significant contribution to a larger transformation of Mount Druitt city centre by Blacktown City Council. It adds to the over $100 million dollars worth of projects, funded by Council, with the support of the NSW and Australian Governments. Blacktown […]
23 March 2024
THE NSW Government is moving ahead with its election commitment to recruit an additional 250 (FTE) school counsellors, with 86 new school counsellors and psychologists starting work in NSW public schools at the beginning of this school year amid a 35% drop in vacancies since last year. The improvement comes after the NSW Government abolished […]
23 March 2024
The Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre is thrilled to present Re:Classical by Omega Ensemble. Omega Ensemble has been hailed as ‘the best chamber music outfit in town’ by the Sydney Morning Herald and ‘one of Australia’s most exciting and forward-thinking ensembles’ by Limelight. Acclaimed composer and innovator Max Richter’s chart-topping global sensation, Four Seasons Recomposed, […]
23 March 2024
Layla Sharp (left) competing in the Women’s 200m. Photo courtesy of David Tarbotton / Athletics NSW. Layla Sharp (Cranebrook) has shone at the 2024 NSW Open and Youth Championships, which were held at the Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre (SOPAC) over 15th-17th March. Layla won two gold medals and one silver medal from her three […]
23 March 2024
Esteemed St Marys Leagues Club President Warren Smith OAM chose the Season Launch on Saturday 9th March to announce his retirement from the role at the end of the month. After 38 years of dedicated service to the Club, 35 of those as President, Mr Smith decided to step down from his role, leaving behind […]
17 March 2024
As we celebrated International Women’s Day on 8 March 2024, the theme this year is ‘Inspire Inclusion’. Our three local state members presented “Woman of the Year” awards to leading ladies in their respective electorates. Penrith MP Karen McKeown OAM said it was exciting to announce the recipients of the Penrith Local Woman of […]
17 March 2024
Mary Snape (St Marys) turned 104 last week and celebrated with friends and residents at Boronia House, along with a family lunch at St Marys Leagues Club. Born in Greenwich, England in 1920, Mary spent her childhood in England, meeting her future husband Walter in his parent’s fruit shop. Mary was the 3rd of 7 […]
17 March 2024
3RAR soldiers South Vietnam during a January 1968 operation. By Lyn Forde – President/Research Officer of St Marys & District Historical Society Inc. I have no idea why anyone would desecrate memorials within Australia. They are there to commemorate the significance of a person, people and the history of our great country. Maybe they didn’t […]
17 March 2024
By Kellie Tickner, Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital Administrator Our homes are enriched by the comforting presence of our furry companions, who, over the years, have bestowed upon us a profound gift – a lifetime of unwavering love. As our pets gracefully transition into their golden years, it becomes our noble duty to repay their loyalty […]
17 March 2024
St Clair locals Ian Pike and Ian Baistow have each been awarded the prestigious 2024 NSW Seniors Local Achievement Award by Tanya Davies MP, Member for Badgerys Creek. Mr Pike’s award is in recognition of his commitment as a Committee Member of St Clair & District Men’s Shed’s Building Committee since 2016 and for his […]
17 March 2024
