THE Minns Labor Government states they are helping to make renting fairer for 12,245 tenants in Penrith. The Government’s suite of new measures will be introduced to the Parliament in October. “The NSW Government is also launching a petition calling on renters in NSW to show their support for making renting fairer for everybody,” said […]
10 October 2024
Nepean Blue Mountains Health’s Needle & Syringe team members recently got their art on and gave an old power box a glow up. The vibrant mural shows people gathered in yarning circles, symbolising unity and respect – a great way to represent the team! Not only does it make for an easier and more accessible […]
10 October 2024
Penrith City Council is thrilled to announce that the Real Festival 2024, held on September 20 and 21 at Tench Reserve, drew 45,000 attendees over the two days. With great weather, the stunning backdrop of the Nepean River and a jam-packed program, it’s no surprise that festival-goers flocked to Penrith to enjoy this year’s festivities. […]
10 October 2024
THE Sum of Us by David Stevens, directed by Anthony Brown, will grace the stage at The Ruby Theatre this October. This heart-warming and bittersweet comedy offers performances on the 18th, 19th, 25th, and 26th at 7 pm, with matinee shows on the 20th and 27th at 3 pm. Written by Australian playwright and Academy […]
10 October 2024
By Kellie Tickner, Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital Administrator Parvovirus is a highly contagious and often deadly disease that affects dogs, particularly puppies and unvaccinated pets. With positive cases reported in Western Sydney, protecting the local pet population has become a key priority. Last weekend, the team from Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital partnered with the RSPCA […]
10 October 2024
October is Small Business Month, a time to recognise and celebrate the vital role that small businesses play in our communities. State Member for Badgerys Creek, Tanya Davies MP is recognising the important role of the many small businesses in our area. “With over 850,000 small businesses across NSW, these enterprises are the backbone of […]
04 October 2024
IT is with great sadness that Council has announced that former Mayor and Councillor Jim Aitken has passed away. Jim, a local businessman, was a Councillor for 28 years giving incredible service to the local community. He served as Mayor of the city and was a well-known successful businessman providing lots of local jobs.
04 October 2024
Multicultural NSW’s Stronger Together Grants Program opened this week. Multicultural and multifaith community groups in the Penrith district are encouraged to apply for a share in $500,000 to deliver grassroots Festivals and Events that foster community harmony and celebrate cultural diversity in 2024-2025. Eligible organisations can apply for grants of between $5,000 and $20,000 to […]
25 September 2024
Melissa McIntosh, Federal Member for Lindsay hosted the inaugural Lindsay Awards event at Quest Penrith last week. “We have the best community in the country, and I was so proud to recognise a few of our locals at the inaugural Lindsay Awards event, which brought together the finalists across six categories,” Mrs McIntosh said. “A […]
25 September 2024
LAST week Penrith MP Karen McKeown OAM had the pleasure of joining SecondBite for a special food delivery to Penrith’s Christ Mission Possible Inc. SecondBite is an Australian food rescue organisation dedicated to reducing and avoiding food waste in the Penrith community, which can create harmful greenhouse gases when it rots in landfills, and ensure […]
25 September 2024
