Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King opens WSI’s Cargo Precinct with WSI CEO Simon Hickey. By WSI CEO Simon Hickey YOUR local airport is now open for business. While passenger flights don’t launch until October – as of now, the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) Cargo Precinct […]
06 August 2026
PENRITH City Council has proudly celebrated the remarkable achievements of its 2026 Local Celebration Awards recipients and the newest Honoured Citizen, Bruce Turner AM. Bruce Turner has dedicated more than 50 years of service to the Penrith region and beyond, chairing and serving on audit committees for over 40 organisations spanning multiple sectors, many of […]
06 August 2026
By Kellie Tickner, Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital Administrator BUILDING on the success of last year’s community outreach initiatives, staff from Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital once again hit the highway alongside the RSPCA NSW Outreach team. Driven by a shared mission to improve animal welfare and strengthen the human-animal bond, this year’s road trips focused on […]
06 August 2026
SPORTING organisations across the Penrith District can take advantage of up to $4.65 million in funding following the opening of the NSW Government’s Local Sport Grant Program. The Program provides grants to community sporting organisations for new equipment, programs and facility upgrades that support and encourage participation in sport and active recreation in NSW. Last […]
30 July 2026
Photos by Noel Rowsell. WESTERN Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) is officially open for business, with its inaugural commercial freight flights taking off this week from its state-of-the-art, 24-hour Cargo Precinct. This marks a major milestone for Australia’s critical supply chains, domestic producers and manufacturers, Western Sydney’s rapidly growing economy, and the state’s air […]
30 July 2026
EARLY works are underway on Penrith City Council’s St Marys central park project, marking a significant milestone in the delivery of the transformational new green space in the heart of the St Marys Town Centre. Site remediation works have commenced ahead of major construction, laying the groundwork for a landmark destination that will support the […]
23 July 2026
WORK to deliver a new Community Health Centre in Penrith has taken a key step forward, with the project’s lead design team appointed to progress planning and design. The new purpose-built facility, delivered as part of the more than $1 billion Nepean Redevelopment, will be located at the existing Lemongrove campus in Penrith, providing contemporary, […]
23 July 2026
(L-R) Senator for NSW Tony Sheldon, NSW Deputy Premier Prue Car and Penrith Mayor Todd Carney celebrate the start of construction on the major upgrade of Bennett Park, St Marys. A POPULAR St Marys park is being revamped with a new mixed recreation space featuring a large playspace and mini pump track with beginner and […]
23 July 2026
By Kellie Tickner, Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital Administrator WITH recent reports of H5 bird flu being detected in Australia, many people are understandably asking what this means for their families, pets and local wildlife. While the headlines may sound concerning, the current situation should be viewed with awareness rather than alarm. Australia has confirmed a […]
23 July 2026
L to R: Wayne Willmington, Joh Dickens and Penrith MP Karen McKeown OAM. THE Rotary Club of Penrith gathered this week to celebrate a successful year of service and community achievement. It was a wonderful occasion defined by genuine fellowship and the enduring spirit of friendship that characterises the club. In true Rotary fashion, the […]
16 July 2026
