When Penrith Panthers’ rugby league legend Royce Simmons disclosed in January 2022 that, at age 61, he had been diagnosed with dementia the previous year, many were in shock. Typically, the former Kangaroos hooker immediately set about not only exploring what he required to do to slow the dreaded condition’s progress, his thoughts turned to […]
02 May 2023
Matt Stone, CEO of Matt Stone Racing, Jane Milne, CEO of the MND and Me Foundation, Don Geer, Special Projects at NTI and Dr John Lee, MND Research at the University of Queensland and 2023 NTI MND Research Grant Recipient. One of the stand-out vehicles on show at the Diesel, Dirt and Turf Expo over […]
02 May 2023
Nepean Hockey Association (NHA) representative Chantal Knowles has been chosen in the Australian Over 45 Masters Women’s team, which will contest the Oceania Trans-Tasman Masters Hockey Challenge in New Zealand next month. The tournament is being held in Christchurch from 2nd-6th May and both countries will field both Women’s and Men’s teams in 35+, 40+, […]
02 May 2023
Layla Sharp (Cranebrook/ Emmaus Catholic College) has carried all before her at the 2023 Coles Australian Little Athletics Championships, which were held in Melbourne from the 21-23rd April. Layla won the 15/16 Years Multi Class 100m, setting yet another personal best, along with winning two more Gold medals in the 200m and the 800m. “Firstly, […]
02 May 2023
The City of Penrith RSL sub-Branch held its ANZAC Sunday March and Service on 16th April, the first such occasion since 2019. Under the new leadership of Jeff Townsend (President), Tim Badger (Vice President), Sharee Lewis (Vice President), Peter Ward (Secretary) and Gary Scott (Treasurer), the event marked the welcome return of the ANZAC Sunday […]
21 April 2023
The free Microchipping Day for cats and dogs is back! If you have any questions about your pet’s care, come down and talk to the friendly pet experts from Council’s Animal Services team, Animal Welfare, RSPCA, Cat Protection Society and Greencross Vets. Microchipping your pet is an important part of their care. If they ever […]
21 April 2023
Action from the Canoe Finals at the 2023 PA Canoe Slalom National Championships. Photos by Noel Rowsell (www.photoexcellence.com.au) Olympic gold medallist Jessica Fox was crowned women’s WC1, WK1 and Women’s Kayak Cross champion at the 2023 Paddle Australia Canoe Slalom National Championships, finishing ahead of sister Noemie, who won the silver medal in all three […]
21 April 2023
‘Team Frost’ – Tyler Bald (5th from left, back row) and Tyler Ingold (6th from left, back row). Photos supplied. Penrith Softball Association junior representatives Tyler Ingold (Blue Mountains Baseball & Softball Club) and Tylar Bald (Glenmore Park Phantoms) have both returned home with gold medals from the 2023 Easter Classic, which was held in […]
21 April 2023
NSW Premier Chris Minns and Deputy Premier Prue Car were sworn in at Government House Sydney on Tuesday. Mr Minns becomes the 47th Premier of NSW. Ms Car will also take on the Education and Early Learning portfolio. In order to hit the ground running and provide immediate leadership and direction, six additional senior Ministers […]
31 March 2023
PENRITH is home to many dedicated, selfless and inspirational people and Council’s new Local Celebration Awards are an opportunity for us to recognise and celebrate these people in our community. Do you know someone who could be Penrith’s 2023 Mayor’s Local Hero? They’ll be following in the footsteps of our Local Celebration Awards 2022 […]
31 March 2023
