By Tony Fryer St Marys Vietnam Veterans Association, St Marys Outpost, together with St Marys RSL sub-Branch held their annual Commemorative Service for Vietnam Veterans Day on Thursday 18th August. It was very well attended and received by about 200 Vietnam Veterans, other veterans, their family and friends. The pre-Service slideshow commenced at 4.30pm in […]
26 August 2022
A new anti-violence program featuring sporting influencers and ambassadors will be delivered in thousands of schools from this week to reduce youth violence in the community. The NSW Police Force launched the initiative in partnership with the NSW Department of Education, NSW Advocate for Children & Young People and the PCYC. The program consists of […]
26 August 2022
FOR 1000’s of football (soccer) players in the Nepean Football Association, this coming weekend signifies the end of the 2022 season. Whilst the season itself has been impacted by shocking weather events, that hasn’t dampened the enthusiasm of the 13,000 players who play the world game each weekend. On Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th […]
26 August 2022
Usually, the state member for Londonderry, Prue Car hosts a special Morning Tea each Daffodil Day, as so many in our community have been touched by cancer. As many would be aware, this year sadly Prue Car herself has been going through her own cancer journey after a large tumour was found on her kidney. […]
26 August 2022
IF you’re looking for something to gift Dad for Father’s Day, Penrith City Council’s annual Trees for Dad community tree plantingevent returns for its 4th year on Sunday 4 September at Corio Drive Reserve in St Clair, where community members are invited to plant trees and shrubs in celebration and honour of Dad. Everyone is […]
12 August 2022
MENINGOCOCCAL disease is a contagious disease caused by a bacterium called Neisseria meningitidis (also known as meningococcal bacteria). It can develop quickly, and it can be fatal. Anyone with a suspected meningococcal infection needs to see a doctor immediately. Meningococcal disease is a medical emergency. It can kill within hours, so early diagnosis and treatment […]
12 August 2022
OFFICIALS from Basketball Fiji received a boost prior to the Fiji Cup, with a dedicated workshop empowering local participants to facilitate basketball competition in the region. Building professional capabilities and enabling national federations to organise FIBA events are two core pillars in the FIBA strategic objectives, which include empowering national federations. Debbie Keirs (Werrington County) […]
12 August 2022
THE Rotary Club of Penrith has a new President, and it is well-known and much-loved local florist, Joh Dickens! Joh, who is renowned for her beautiful fresh flowers at Kingswood Florist has been a member of Penrith Rotary for around three years. She is the third female President in the history of Penrith Rotary. Speaking […]
04 August 2022
THE Vietnam War was the longest twentieth century conflict in which Australians participated; it involved some 60,000 personnel and grew from a limited initial commitment of 30 military advisers in 1962 to include a battalion in 1965 and finally, in 1966, a task force. Each of the three services was involved, but the dominant role […]
04 August 2022
Celebrating her 102nd birthday at The Royce with daughters Diana (left) and Doris (right) IRENE Beck turned 102 on Saturday 30th July and celebrated the occasion one day early, on Friday 29th July, surrounded by family, fellow residents and staff on the 5th floor of The Royce. Born in 1920 in Breslau, Germany, Irene was her […]
04 August 2022
