EVERY purchase contributes. Collectively, every $35 spent through Cancer Wellness Support’s Op Shops helps subsidise a complementary therapy for someone living with cancer. Cancer Wellness Support has celebrated the soft launch of its third Op Shop, with around 80 guests gathering at the new 170 Queen Street store ahead of its official opening to the […]
02 September 2026
PENRITH Symphony Orchestra are bringing one of the best known and exciting operas to the stage, with a concert performance of Tosca, September 12 at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre. Giacomo Puccini’s powerful and innovative score propels a dramatic tale of love, lust, murder and political intrigue. For connoisseurs of orchestral music, even before […]
02 September 2026
By Kellie Tickner, Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital Administrator PET euthanasia is a topic many pet owners prefer not to think about, let alone talk about. Yet it is something that most will face at some point, and having questions about when it is appropriate, what the process involves and how to know when the time […]
02 September 2026
PENRITH City Council has adopted the Together in Cranebrook Neighbourhood Action Plan, which outlines a shared vision for the future and 15 actions to strengthen connections, wellbeing and opportunities in Cranebrook. The plan was informed by extensive community engagement conducted during its development in 2023-25 and public exhibition in mid-2026, with more than 2,500 people […]
27 August 2026
Penrith Mayor Todd Carney and Member for Macquarie Susan Templeman MP at Clissold Reserve, Emu Heights – one of three playspaces upgrades open for community feedback. PENRITH City Council is inviting the community to provide their feedback and ideas to help shape the upgrade of three playspaces in Emu Plains and Emu Heights. The […]
27 August 2026
Karen McKeown OAM MP, The Hon. Yasmin Catley MP Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism, Commander Trent King NPAC. THE Minns Labor Government states they are rebuilding the NSW Police Force, welcoming the largest attesting class in 14 years with 353 new probationary constables who will bolster frontline policing and and help keep communities safe across […]
27 August 2026
REAL Festival returns to the banks of the Nepean River from 11 to 13 September 2026, with a dynamic 3-day program of captivating live entertainment, creative workshops and exciting attractions. The festival will transform the Nepean River foreshore into a vibrant playground of immersive experiences, live performances, market stalls, food trucks and a diverse range […]
27 August 2026
FRANCES Blane is a professional prosthetist and is absolutely committed to providing a very high standard of functional and cosmetic dentures which are superior in quality and amazingly lifelike. Frances has 46 years clinical experience (and 50 years as a dental technician) working directly with patients in Penrith and Blue Mountains. Her practice, at Blaxland […]
27 August 2026
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
