MEMBER for Londonderry, Deputy Premier Prue Car says the  NSW Government is fast tracking the largest expansion of public preschools in the state’s history by cutting red tape to deliver 100 preschools co-located with public primary schools by 2027. “For years, key infrastructure projects particularly across Western Sydney have been unnecessarily delayed due to inefficiencies […]

CALLING all puzzle enthusiasts and escape room aficionados! Narrow Escape Rooms, Penrith is thrilled to announce their grand reopening on Wednesday, 10th April, 2024, just in time for the school holidays, after a brief closure due to an unexpected flood. Owners Shelley, Craig, and Kit and their team are excited to welcome guests back to […]

Member for Penrith Karen McKeown OAM with Penrith Mayor Todd Carney at the new Great Western Highway and River Road intersection in Emu Plains. DRIVERS will benefit from better traffic flow and safer conditions along the Great Western Highway in Emu Plains, with an upgrade to the road now complete.  The upgrade included the construction […]

Above: A group of walkers preparing for 2024 event.  Photos supplied IN 2023, Chris Barton walked from the Three Sisters, Katoomba to Manly Beach, trekking 128 kilometres in just 24 hours to raise money for the charity ‘Batyr’, which delivers mental health programs run by young people, for young people. Chris was also hoping his […]

Did you know that 10% of emergency room presentations across the state could have been treated by a GP? This Easter long weekend, if you have a non life-threatening illness or injury, the emergency department is not your only option. Wentworth Healthcare, the provider of the Nepean Blue Mountains Primary Health Network, fund a variety […]

Kynan has been handpicked to join the 2024 Skillaroos Training Squad after his impressive performance in the Automotive Refinishing category at the WorldSkills National Championships in Melbourne.  The Motor Traders’ Association of New South Wales (MTA NSW) is thrilled to announce apprentice Kynan Bonanno has been chosen to represent the country at WorldSkills Lyon 2024, […]

THE Creative Fringe, led by the dedicated CEO Debbie O’Connor, announces the start of the Annual 2024 Think Outside the Square Blanket Challenge (TOTS) for its eighth year running with a massive goal of 650 blankets. This inspiring initiative is instrumental in supporting the vulnerable members of our local Penrith community through the creation of […]

Walk It Off Australia Inc (WIO) launched its Warragamba Group on Wednesday night 20th March, with approximately 35 men in attendance. Chris Edwards, founder of the Warragamba group said “Walk It Off is a grassroots, community-based, mental health support initiative, that independently supports men who may be struggling to cope with life’s pressures. WIO is […]