A service was held at for John Boccanfuso, affectionately known as the pen man of Penrith, at Christian Community Church in Cambridge Park. A very well-known and adored Penrith local, John had sold over a million pens for charity. Many local adults remember him from their childhood days. A memorial area at Westfield close to […]
12 July 2024
Aerial view of the Gipps Street Recreation Precinct, Claremont Meadows. Gipps Street Recreation Precinct is moving closer to its opening with significant progress being made at the site in recent weeks. The floodlit sports fields, cricket practice facilities, fenced children’s play areas including water play, netball courts, and installation of outdoor fitness equipment, are […]
12 July 2024
TAFE NSW is delivering a pipeline of administrators to support galleries, museums, artists, and curators in bringing art exhibitions and events to life, with its new Certificate IV in Arts and Cultural Administration. The new qualification provides practical hands-on experience and training specific to the arts and cultural events industry, so that learners graduate with […]
12 July 2024
Celebrate the early years of the famed Sun Records with Sun Rising, The Birth of Rock and Roll at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, Penrith on Saturday 3 August at 2pm and 7.30pm. Since their first show a decade ago, Melbourne band Sun Rising have played to critical acclaim as they celebrate and pay […]
12 July 2024
Penrith GC’s 2024 Eric Apperly Shield squad. Left-Right: Co-manager Michael Organ, Kyle Armstrong, Zavier Button, Jessica Fog, Will Sherwood, Riley Cleminson, Ryder Jerzyna, Xavier Stamatakis, Aydan Crowe, Brent Gadd, Riley Stasiuk, co-manager Blade Gadd. Junior teams from two local golf clubs have entered this year’s Eric Apperly Shield Pennant competition, which begins this Sunday – […]
12 July 2024
Indoor Pool at St Marys Ripples. Ripples St Marys has welcomed patrons back to the indoor pool which is now fully functional and available to keep up their swimming, aqua aerobics or learn to swim routines in the comfort of a heated pool during the winter months. After experiencing a significant failure of the filtering […]
07 July 2024
The Saints crew were on hand to present Mallawa Public School with a grant for $5167 during the journey. Images courtesy: Justin and Alison Worboys, and Chelsea Russell, volunteer photographers with Variety. St Marys Rugby League Club’s terrific trio – Wazza, Burnsey and Mickey – put the pedal to the metal again, with Saints donating a […]
07 July 2024
Introduction Glenmore Village, the latest addition to the retail landscape of Glenmore Park, was officially opened by Councillor Todd Carney, Mayor of Penrith, and Tanya Davies MP, Member for Badgerys Creek, on 26 June 2024. This opening marks a significant milestone for the community, ushering in a new era of connectivity and convenience. In the […]
07 July 2024
Exciting news for Penrith residents and visitors alike! A new café, restaurant, and bar, Long’s House, is set to open its doors in mid-July, promising a delightful addition to the local dining scene. Located at 89-151 Castlereagh St, Castlereagh, inside Sydney Helicopters, Long’s House is gearing up to serve breakfast,lunch, and dinner, offering a versatile […]
07 July 2024
By Kellie Tickner, Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital Administrator Three-year-old Fox Terrier, Patches, faced a dire situation when he was diagnosed with Immune Mediated Haemolytic Anaemia (IMHA), a serious and life-threatening condition that affects both dogs and cats. IMHA causes the pet’s immune system to mistakenly attack its own red blood cells, leading to severe anaemia […]
07 July 2024
