By Kellie Tickner, Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital Administrator A PERSISTENT cough can be worrying for any dog owner, particularly when it seems to come on suddenly. Recently, veterinary clinics have seen an increase in dogs presenting with coughing, with kennel cough being one of the more common causes. Despite its name, kennel cough is not […]
20 August 2026
WESTERN Sydney communities will soon be able to fly from their new 24-hour international gateway to top holiday destinations in Southeast Asia with Vietjet Air (Vietjet) signing on to fly from Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI). From January 2027, Vietjet will operate two weekly services to Ho Chi Minh City, increasing to three […]
14 August 2026
Mayor Todd Carney with Our River Plan 2026-46, a 20-year vision for the future of the Nepean River. PENRITH City Council is inviting the community to provide feedback on the Draft Our River Plan 2026–46, a long-term vision for the future of the Nepean River, which is now on public exhibition. The Draft Our River […]
14 August 2026
IF you’re looking for something to gift Dad for Father’s Day, Penrith City Council’s beloved Treesfor Dad community event returns for its eighth year on Sunday 6 September. Everyone is invited to plant a tree in honour and celebration of their dad, grandfather, uncle or father figure at Berkshire Park Recreation Ground in Berkshire Park. […]
14 August 2026
Paintings featured are by Maralyn Kastel The Nepean Art Society is set to host its upcoming exhibition and art sale, offering art lovers and community members the chance to browse a diverse collection of creative works. The event will showcase over 120 unique artworks, providing a significant opportunity to view local talent. In addition to […]
14 August 2026
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
