Valentine’s Day is fast approaching – the most romantic day on the calendar. Many lovers will shower each other with gifts, hopefuls will choose the day to declare love to an often-unaware conquest and others will agree to tie the knot. I can’t speak for same-sex relationships nor the gents in a hetero relationship, but […]
01 February 2024
IN December 1945 a single man named John Joseph Xavier Wright aged 31 returned to St Marys. John was born in May 1914 at Boolaroo, Lake Macquarie in NSW to parents Albert Ernest and Elsie Xavier Wright (King). His father was born in 1886 in Durham, England and they married in September 1910 in Tynemouth, […]
01 February 2024
Team Teachers. St Clair Physie, a vibrant not-for-profit physical culture club, is basking in the glow of an extraordinary 2023 season, marked by remarkable triumphs and team spirit. As they gear up for another exhilarating year in 2024, the club reflects on its past accomplishments and eagerly anticipates new milestones on the horizon. St Clair […]
01 February 2024
THE NSW Police Force is encouraging everyone to look out for their mates and loved ones this Australia Day long weekend, as they launch a state-wide police operation. Operation Australia Day 2024 will commence now and will run until 11.59pm on Sunday 28 January 2024. Police will be out in numbers – on the ground, […]
25 January 2024
Deputy Mayor of Penrith City Council, Clr Mark Davies, has commended his Council for proceeding with plans to hold two citizenship ceremonies this Australia Day, as well as a wide range of community events to celebrate the day. He has also taken the opportunity to have a swipe at the Prime Minister. “It brings me […]
25 January 2024
Stories That Must Be Heard, a captivating concert experience created by Australian composer Chloé Charody, brings together circus, opera and classical music in the telling of two profound stories of refugees. The concert features a new violin sonata written for the unique acrobatic skill set of violin virtuoso Sonja Schebeck and acrobat Josh Frazer. It […]
25 January 2024
THE NSW Government has unveiled the draft plans for the new Penrith Stadium which will transform the precinct into a modern venue for sporting and entertainment. In a press release the government stated that it was a significant stadium upgrade and has been designed to improve the gameday experience for fans and players and is […]
25 January 2024
WHEN the winner of the Magic Millions literally stormed home at the Gold Coast last week, 25 Penrith-based business people were cheering a little louder than most. Why? Because collectively they own 19.5% of the champion horse, Storm Boy. After watching legendary Gai Waterhouse parade him through the beer garden of the Loggie, a kick-in […]
18 January 2024
Penrith residents are encouraged to celebrate the positive role women play in the community by nominating them for the 2024 Local Woman of the Year Awards. The Local Woman of the Year Awards is an annual program that provides MPs with the opportunity to recognise and celebrate the contributions of a local woman, aged 18 […]
18 January 2024
Mark with the MCH allied-health team and Hospital Director, ready to go home. By Iain Steel Coming home from a motorcycle ride to Oberon with friends, Mark decided to take a familiar and scenic twisty-road detour. In a split second, Mark’s life was turned upside down, a car turned into his path, his beautiful Indian […]
18 January 2024
