Penrith Mayor Todd Carney with Member for Penrith Karen McKeown OAM, President of Nepean District Tennis Association Michael Ensor and Chairperson of Tennis NSW Brett Bevan at the Woodriff Gardens Tennis Complex Open Day. PENRITH City Council has completed a major upgrade to the amenities building at Woodriff Gardens Tennis Complex in Penrith, improving facilities […]
04 June 2026
Penrith Mayor Todd Carney with Deputy Premier Prue Car MP at Myrtle Road Reserve’s upgraded playspace. PENRITH City Council has completed the revitalisation of playspaces at Margaret Porter Reserve in St Marys and Myrtle Road Reserve in Claremont Meadows, providing enhanced recreation facilities for the families in these communities. Penrith Mayor Todd Carney said the […]
04 June 2026
IN 2024, St Marys South Public School students collaborated with Council through the Penrith Mayoral Challenge program to help design a new playspace that reflects their community. Penrith Council staff were amazed by the students’ inventive approach in developing a bush-themed playspace concept inspired by the region’s biodiversity. The playspace includes: • In-ground joey trampolines […]
04 June 2026
TANYA Davies MP says businesses struggling with surging costs are facing another hit under what she calls the Minns Labor Government’s “confused reusable coffee cup Bill.” Mrs Davies said Labor’s Environmental Legislation Amendment (Plastic Reduction and Container Recycling) Bill 2026 states that cafés and takeaway hospitality businesses are required to implement reusable takeaway cup schemes. […]
28 May 2026
By Karen McKeown OAM, Member for Penrith AS National Volunteer Week comes to a close, it is always great to see Penrith locals honoured for their tireless dedication and contribution to the community at the Premier’s Volunteer Reception. The reception, hosted by Premier Chris Minns, acknowledged and celebrated the significant contributions that volunteers in NSW […]
28 May 2026
JOHN Holland had the pleasure of welcoming Chloe Maclean, a Year 10 student from CathWest Innovation College into the Penrith Stadium team, and what a week it’s been! “This local college is helping students build the skills they need to succeed and truly puts students in the driver’s seat of their future. CathWest Innovation College, […]
28 May 2026
Neridah James as Margaret in the Grimley Plays. THEATHRE is thriving in the Penrith area. Many community theatres are presenting shows in May. The Acting Factory Inc is presenting The Show Must Go On In Little Grimley opening in the Function Room of the Henry Sports Club. This production features the two, funny short plays […]
28 May 2026
By Kellie Tickner, Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital Administrator MANY cat owners have heard the term feline panleukopenia, sometimes called feline parvovirus, but few realise just how dangerous this disease can be until cases begin appearing in their own community. In recent weeks, veterinary clinics throughout Western Sydney have seen a noticeable increase in infections, highlighting […]
28 May 2026
A determined group of young athletes from New South Wales is turning ambition into action, committing wholeheartedly to the pursuit of representing Australia at one of the world’s most prestigious equestrian events. The Nexus Vaulting Team, a seven-member squad, is preparing for the 2026 FEI World Championships in Aachen, Germany — a pinnacle competition in […]
28 May 2026
PENRITH City Council has unveiled a plaque commemorating the late Doug Rennie OAM at the Kingswood fields named in his honour. A long-time Kingswood resident, Doug was an outstanding soccer referee. Among his many achievements, he officiated international matches involving teams from Greece, England, Czechoslovakia and Mexico, as well as renowned clubs including Manchester United, […]
21 May 2026
