Ruby Productions presents “Thanks… but no thanks” directed by Linda Holland. PERFORMANCE DATES September 5th, 6th, 13th, 20th 7pm and 14th 2pm Come on a musical journey with your host, Linda, as she revisits some of her audition experiences from the past 23 years, including professional and community theatre and reality TV shows. Joining Linda […]
28 August 2025
Saturday action at SMSP. Photos by Noel Rowsell. #21 Jamie Crass, Lee Menzies (F1). THE St George Motorcycle Club (MCC) Inc. hosted Round Four of the Australian F1 and F2 Championships at Sydney Motorsport Park over the weekend of the 23-24 August, incorporating the 2025 NSW Road Race Championships for solo motorcycles and Formula 1 […]
28 August 2025
Team photo courtesy of Nepean Hockey Association. JOSH Newell, Junior Rep Convenor for the Nepean Hockey Association (NHA), reports the Nepean U12s Mixed representative team put in an impressive display at the Metropolitan South West (MSW) Hockey Association’s Macarthur Regional Complex on Sunday, August 17, walking away with the silver medal after a full day […]
28 August 2025
THE Minns Labor Government has slashed the number of permanent teacher vacancies by 61 per cent, ensuring thousands more NSW public school students are receiving a quality and consistent public education. Penrith MP Karen McKeown OAM said the news is even better locally; with a 73 per cent drop in vacancies across Penrith. “While there’s […]
21 August 2025
THE much-loved St Marys Spring Festival will mark a major milestone in 2025, with the community set to celebrate the event’s 50th anniversary this September. First held in 1975, the festival was the brainchild of community workers Alf and Billie Randell. What began as a fundraiser for the Old Post Office Community Arts Centre quickly […]
21 August 2025
L-R: Kristine Gauci, Lana Borg, Mischelle Macullam WESTFIELD destinations across Australia and New Zealand have announced the 126 finalists of the 2025 Westfield Local Heroes program. With 126 local causes and people to get behind, voting opens today, and Australians are encouraged to cast their vote to make a difference in their community. Now in […]
21 August 2025
ITS been a relatively quiet year on the coaching merry-go-round front. Every clipboard holder has managed to stay away from the unemployment line at Centrelink. But that’s about to change. With three rounds of footy to go until the semi-finals are upon us, I reckon there’s up to 3, maybe 4 coaches who won’t be […]
21 August 2025
By Kellie Tickner, Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital Administrator PET insurance is one of the most frequently discussed topics among pet owners, with many unsure whether it is a worthwhile investment. With numerous policies available, each offering different levels of cover, the decision can feel overwhelming. The bottom line is that pet insurance is a good […]
21 August 2025
By Lyn Forde – President/Research Officer of St Marys & District Historical Society Inc. SLEEPING in the churchyard of St Mary Magdalene at St Marys is Benjamin and Elizabeth Loveday. Benjamin was born in 1822 the son of Henry John Loveday born in 1794 at Great Yarmouth, Norfolk in England and Maria Finch. Ben married […]
21 August 2025
DRINK West x Sip & Spray Pop-Up Spray Painting classes next month! Sip & Spray is thrilled to announce the arrival of pop-up Spray Painting sessions at the iconic Drink West Brewery. Running this September and October 2025 – this is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for Penrith locals to unleash their inner street artist, guided by […]
21 August 2025
