BRELL HOUSE is celebrating its first anniversary, marking 12 months of good food, great company and a welcoming space for the St Marys community. Located with direct access to St Marys Diggers & Band Club, Brell House has quickly established itself as a popular destination for people looking to enjoy a meal, catch up with […]
14 October 2026
THE Penrith Panthers, a cornerstone of the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) since their admission in 1967, have evolved from decades of struggle into one of the most dominant forces in rugby league history. After two decades of building their foundation, the club finally broke through to reach its first finals series. The early […]
01 October 2026
PENRITH community champion Lana Borg is in the running to be named Australia’s Kindest Person 2026 after being selected as one of just 15 finalists from more than 5,000 nominations across Australia. The founder of Mama Lana’s Community Foundation is one of only three finalists in the Kindness in the Community category, recognised for more […]
02 September 2026
THE electorate of Macquarie is now amongst Australia’s leading places for the uptake of cheaper home batteries, with one in ten households now the proud owner of a home battery. Federal Member for Macquarie, Susan Templeman, said the strong uptake by Emu Plains, Blue Mountains and Hawkesbury homeowners follows the Federal Government program, which reduces […]
20 August 2026
WHEN MG and I called in to see our good friend Jim Hill recently at his Nepean Solar Solutions premises in Penrith, we were relieved to see him looking remarkably well considering the serious health battle he had been through. Jim, a familiar face to many through his business and his work as a columnist […]
20 August 2026
A Western Sydney entrepreneur has launched what is believed to be Australia’s first credential management platform designed specifically for the early childhood education and care sector, as childcare providers prepare for major new compliance requirements. CredPass was officially launched at The Lakehouse, Redbank, and is the creation of early childhood teacher, TAFE educator and counsellor […]
06 August 2026
End of an era: Hitchens Removals & Storage 1957-2026 FOR almost seven decades, if you were moving house anywhere in Penrith and beyond, chances are Hitchens was involved. From humble beginnings with just two trucks and no telephone, Hitchens Removals & Storage grew alongside western Sydney, helping thousands of families move into new homes while […]
06 August 2026
AUSTRALIAN music favourite Damien Leith will return to the stage in Penrith this August, joining acclaimed country artist Jason Owen for an evening of timeless songs and unforgettable storytelling. The pair will present Classic Favourites at The Joan Performing Arts Centre on Saturday, August 1, promising audiences a heartfelt celebration of some of the greatest […]
23 July 2026
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, […]
28 May 2026
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 […]
14 May 2026
