Penrith Mayor with Member for Badgerys Creek Tanya Davies MP at Sales Park’s new outdoor fitness equipment. PENRITH City Council has completed the Sales Park playspace upgrade, adding a new outdoor fitness and multi-play area that was selected by the community. The new play and outdoor exercise equipment complements the existing swing set, accessible rocker […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.  […]

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 […]

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, […]