By Jo Tomic, St Marys Town Centre Manager St Marys is truly fortunate to have remarkable community figures. Remembering Norma Thorburn Mrs St Marys, Norma Thorburn, passed away earlier this year. Norma had dedicated many years to the Spring Festival, at a time when things were quite different from today. The parade would see over […]

Photos: Noel Rowsell THE Penrith Relay for Life Committee was overjoyed at the event’s success.  “Thank you to every single person who helped make our special 25th Penrith Relay For Life such an outstanding success. It was truly inspiring to see the Penrith community come together in support of people affected by cancer. A heartfelt […]

Penrith Mayor Todd Carney and Senator Tony Sheldon with members of the RFS and SES in Penrith. AS part of EmergencyRedi Week (14 to 20 September), Penrith City Council is encouraging residents to take simple steps now to prepare for emergencies. To support residents, Council has developed a series of videos to help people understand […]

Penrith Mayor Todd Carney in St Marys to launch the FOGO in Business campaign. PENRITH City Council is helping local businesses prepare for major food waste reform through a new program designed to support the transition to food organics recycling. With the NSW Government’s FOGO business mandates commencing in July 2026 for relevant businesses, Council […]

PENRITH Relay For Life is on this weekend at Harold Corr Oval, Cambridge Park. You are welcome to head along and help raise money for the Cancer Council. With so much happening throughout the day and into the evening, you’ll want to make sure you don’t miss a thing! From live entertainment, themed laps, and […]

FIJI Airways has announced a major expansion of its Australian network with the launch of new direct flights between Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) and Nadi, Fiji (NAN), with introductory fares on sale now ahead of the inaugural service on Friday, 19 March 2027. The announcement comes as Fiji has never been more popular with […]

MORE than 100 people braved the cold and swapped their beds for swags at Penrith’s Sydney International Regatta Centre earlier this month raising more than $253,000 for people experiencing homelessness and housing stress across Western Sydney. Link Wentworth’s annual Home Sweet sleep-out brought local residents, businesses and community leaders together with every dollar raised supporting […]

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 […]