FOR Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day last week, Kimberwalli Aboriginal centre for Excellence in Whalan hosted a free community event on Darug land for the local preschools. Kids enjoyed a PlaySchool live concert, performances, face painting, and activities. The event was attended by Deputy Premier and Member for Londonderry, Prue Car. “It was […]
16 August 2023
Ten years ago the Penrith CBD Corporation was formed. Little did anyone know at that time, Penrith was about to embark on an incredible transformation. You only need to take a five minute drive or a half hour walk around the city to see it has improved by leaps and bounds over the past ten […]
16 August 2023
BlueScope has hosted a ceremony at its Western Sydney Service Centre (WSSC), Erskine Park, NSW, announcing BlueScope Board approval of a $415 million investment to build a 7th Metal Coating Line (MCL7). This significant investment in Australian manufacturing will add 240,000 tonnes per annum of metal coating capacity, alleviating cyclical supply bottlenecks whilst also removing […]
16 August 2023
ROUND 25 of the NRL is upon us this weekend and with only three games remaining prior to the commencement of the Finals Series, the question looming large is whether there is a legitimate contender to tame our home town Penrith Panthers. This season is unfolding in a very similar fashion for the men in […]
16 August 2023
By Kellie Tickner, Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital Administrator WHILST lumps on pets are more frequently seen in older pets, they can also appear on younger animals too. But what do you do if you find that lump or bump on your pet? Sometimes, they are harmless, but every so often they are a sign that […]
16 August 2023
Ruby Productions has on offer a fabulous local show that will have you begging for more – and this time there will be more! Yes that’s right, here’s an opportunity to see not just one, but two short plays and one big one – all in the one session! The first is ‘A cut in […]
16 August 2023
News and views from the Federal Member for Lindsay By MELISSA MCINTOSH MP This week marks 50 years since the proclamation to end the nation’s involvement in the Vietnam War by then Governor-General Sir Paul Hasluck. On this day we remember the young men, barely adults, setting out on an adventure across the sea to […]
16 August 2023
GET ready to mark your calendars and make some unforgettable memories because the much-anticipated three-day 2023 Penrith Annual Show is just around the corner! From August 25th to 27th, the Penrith Showgrounds will come alive with a spectacular array of entertainment, attractions, and activities that promise to make this year’s show a true highlight of […]
16 August 2023
Photo of the old St Marys Council now the headquarters of the Society courtesy of Tom Thorburn. IN his minutes submitted to St Marys’ Council in August 1947, Mayor Alderman Joseph Cook said that the town planners Messrs Bunning and Madden submitted a revised residential area to the Town Planning Committee to accommodate a population […]
16 August 2023
21-year old Nepean Aquatic Centre lifeguard Matthew Galea has returned from the #2023 TYR Pro Swimming Championships in the USA with four Gold Medals, winning the 400m Freestyle, the 800m Freestyle, the 1,500m Freestyle and as a member of the 4 x 200m Freestyle Relay. Matthew was chosen by Swimming Australia to compete in the […]
16 August 2023
