By Tanya Davies, MP for Badgerys Creek AFTER close to two decades of rewarding public service to the people of Western Sydney, I have decided to not contest the next NSW State Election in March 2027. Serving my local community as an elected councillor on Penrith City Council and later as a Member and Minister […]
28 October 2026
Deputy Premier Prue Car and Garion Thain in St Clair to announce Garion Thain as the Labor Candidate. NSW Labor has announced Penrith City Councillor and former Deputy Mayor Garion Thain as its candidate for Badgerys Creek at the March 2027 State Election. A lifelong Western Sydney resident who is now raising a family of […]
28 October 2026
Photo courtesy of Glen Greathead. AUSTRALIA’S first major international airport in more than half a century has officially opened and seen its inaugural flights take to the skies, ushering in a bold new era of aviation for the nation. Welcoming its first passengers flying with Jetstar, Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) is set […]
28 October 2026
Great music, fabulous food, festive drinks and unforgettable fun aboard the River Boat Bar! THERE’S something about celebrating Christmas on the water that makes the occasion feel extra special. Add great music, delicious food, your favourite drinks and a fantastic party atmosphere, and you’ve got all the ingredients for an unforgettable Christmas celebration! This festive […]
28 October 2026
CELEBRATE the festive season aboard Penrith’s iconic Nepean Belle Paddlewheeler. Imagine celebrating Christmas with spectacular river scenery, delicious food, great music and dancing, all aboard one of Western Sydney’s most unique attractions! This festive season, the Nepean Belle Paddlewheeler invites you to gather your friends, family or work colleagues for a Christmas celebration that’s every […]
28 October 2026
Nepean Domestic Violence Network Domestic, Family & Sexual Violence Expo working group. KIM Scanlon of Gateway Family Services is a member of the Nepean Domestic Violence Network and the working group of that Network that organised last week’s Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence (DFSV) Service Expo at St Marys Memorial Hall. Speaking as the event […]
21 October 2026
Amaroo: Penrith Mayor Todd Carney and Member for Penrith, Karen McKeown with students from Fast and Curious Early Learning Centre at the Amaroo Street Reserve playspace opening in Kingswood. PENRITH City Council has upgraded three more playspaces in the Penrith local government area to encourage families to get active. Playspaces at Amaroo Street Reserve in […]
21 October 2026
WESTERN Sydney gets its own night of Elton John’s songs when Sir El Tom, the show that has played Carnegie Hall and London’s West End, plays the EVAN Theatre at Penrith Panthers on Wednesday 11 November. Six musicians play and sing every note live for two hours, from Your Song and Rocket Man to I’m […]
21 October 2026
By WSI CEO Simon Hickey AS we round the home stretch towards our opening date on October 25, we are thrilled to bring more airlines, more routes and more choice for Sydneysiders to travel from their city’s newest airport. Adding two further international airlines in recent months and more direct international connections for travellers, we […]
14 October 2026
By Gai Hawthorn A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our Pink Up Penrith McGrath Foundation Mad Hatter’s High Tea! What a wonderful day filled with community spirit, laughter, beautiful hats and, most importantly, raising funds and awareness for our amazing McGrath Cancer Care Nurses. A warm welcome from our Mayor Todd […]
14 October 2026
