THE team at the Western Sydney International (WSI) Experience Centre will be hosting fun and interactive free activities over the school holidays to keep all kids, big and small, entertained. The activities range from arts and craft through to guided educational workshops such as Sydney Zoo’s immersive wildlife workshops, Bee Hotels, Lego Workshops, Farm to […]
16 December 2023
There are many theories regarding the start of Christmas in July in Australia. We definitely know that the weather in December was not the traditional Christmas cold weather. Even though it is boiling hot here in Australia, the oldies (baby boomer parents, grandparents etc) who mostly in the early days came from Great Britian the […]
16 December 2023
The successful NHA U18 Women’s team. Photo supplied.Back row – Tabatha Knowles – manager, Jessica Rand, Shannae Lawrence, Liliana Turner(C), Summer Knowles, Monique Turner, Ryan Knowles- coach; Front row – Shaniqua Williams, Shelera Williams, Martina Williams, Rachel Azzopardi. THE Nepean Hockey Association’s Under 18 women’s team has won the NSW State Indoor 3rd Division title, […]
16 December 2023
By KELSEY HOGAN, NRL Reporter With previous winners Stacey Jones, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Shaun Johnson and Joey Manu, former Kiwis coach Michael Maguire and many teammates expressing their congratulations in a combined video message, the 2023 Golden Boot winner became emotional on stage. “We talk about when we started our journey with the Kiwis together back […]
16 December 2023
St Marys Station sign. PENRITH City Council is inviting the community to share their feedback on the draft St Marys Town Centre Place Plan until Thursday 29 February 2024. Following extensive community consultation last year, Council adopted its St Marys Town Centre Structure Plan which established a shared vision to transform St Marys into a […]
12 December 2023
A remarkable wave of generosity has swept through Penrith this year, leaving a trail of compassion and support in its wake. WestCare Penrith, a local organisation dedicated to assisting those in need, found itself at the centre of the high outpouring of goodwill. Donations poured in from every corner – cheques, toys of all shapes […]
12 December 2023
WITH an ambitious aim to raise $10 million for kids’ health before Christmas, Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation (SCHF) is calling on local Penrith households to switch on their Christmas lights in support of this year’s Lights for Kids campaign. Part of SCHF’s Christmas Appeal, Lights for Kids calls for local households, streets and businesses that […]
12 December 2023
THE Minns Labor Government has announced a new ‘beach’ in Penrith, soon to be added to the list of NSW’s most iconic places to swim, that will ensure people in Western Sydney have a place to cool off over summer. In 2020, Penrith earned the title of the hottest place on earth with residents sweltering […]
01 December 2023
Prestigious win: The award was received by representatives of FDC Construction, Bergstrom Architects, Club CEO Rod Desborough, Vice President David Cartwrightand Director Joe Borg. A masterstroke build, by FDC Construction, won best “Hospitality Buildings Refurbishment $10-$30 million” at the 2023 Master Builders Association Excellence in Construction Awards for the St Marys Rugby League Club $25 […]
01 December 2023
COMMUTERS at selected locations across Sydney will be able to charge their electric vehicles, as part of the rollout of up to 50 chargers at transport hubs. Transport for NSW Acting Chief Technology and Innovation Officer Kurt Brissett said through an agreement with Australian owned charge point provider JOLT, a fast EV charger has been […]
01 December 2023
