Photo: Jo Tomic  AFTER 22 years serving the St Clair community, Linda and Mick, the much loved owners of Mathews Meats, are hanging up their aprons and moving into a new chapter of life. It marks the end of an era for the popular local butcher shop, which has been part of countless family dinners, […]

THIS International Nurses Day, nurses across NSW are being recognised for the kind, compassionate and high-quality care they provide to their communities every day. Nurses make up the single largest workforce group in NSW Health, with over 74,000 working across NSW. They play a vital clinical role across the full spectrum of inpatient, outpatient and […]

PENRITH Beach became the starting point for an inspiring show of endurance and compassion last month, as Pavlo Dobronevsky set out on an ambitious mission to support children battling cancer. Beginning at 3:45am, Pavlo undertook an incredible 86-kilometre walk from Penrith to Bondi, crossing the entire city on foot in a single day. The challenge […]

IT has been a relentless and rewarding few weeks for the Penrith RSL Pipes and Drums, with the members playing a central role in a packed calendar of community events, commemorations and high-profile performances. Kicking things off on April 18, they travelled to the historic Bundanoon Highland Gathering, where they were honoured as the lead […]

LEADER of the Opposition, Angus Taylor has announced his shadow ministry, which includes Lindsay MP Melissa McIntosh and brings back firebrand Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price and Andrew Hastie MP.  “Melissa McIntosh will take on the role of Shadow Minister for Families and Social Services, Shadow Minister for the NDIS, and Shadow Minister for Women,” Mr […]

I WAS a teenager when five loathsome monsters took the life of beautiful Anita Cobby, and like everyone else old enough to remember this horrific crime, it is etched in my mind forever as a stark reminder that unspeakable evil does exist.  A young nurse in the prime of her life, Anita was snatched from […]

WHEN Daniel Tran woke up on a CT scanner after a devastating fall at work, he didn’t know if he’d ever walk again; let alone stand at his own wedding. In February 2024, Daniel, a heavy machinery mechanic, fell nine metres from a scissor lift when one of the legs became unstable. He was rushed […]

IN a bid to ensure the safety of homes during the holiday season, Gina Field, a security expert from Nepean Regional Security, has shared crucial advice for residents planning a holiday this summer. “Don’t post on community pages that you’re going on a holiday and how long you’ll be away for,” warns Gina, emphasising the […]

I RECENTLY met with residents of Thornton who shared with me a problem that’s been going on for far too long; the lift connecting their community to Penrith Station has broken down multiple times this year. At first glance, it might seem like a minor inconvenience. Lifts break down, maintenance happens, life goes on. But […]