THE Albanese Government is investing $2.2 million to preserve our wartime heritage and honour veterans in local communities across Australia. Delivered through the Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants Program, funding will go to 92 community-led projects aimed at helping Australians of all ages appreciate the sacrifices made in war, conflict and peacekeeping operations. One Giant […]
18 June 2026
Youth Mural at Gipps Street Recreation Precinct: Penrith Mayor Todd Carney joined artists Daniel Walton (Left) and Scott Nagy (Right) at Gipps Street Recreation Precinct to celebrate the completion of the new mural, alongside Hunter and Cooper Skillman, who helped design the mural during a workshop earlier this year. A VIBRANT new mural inspired by […]
18 June 2026
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 […]
11 June 2026
THE students of Centre Stage Academy Performing Arts are getting ready to have their moment in the sun. On Friday July 3 (7pm) and Saturday July 4 (2pm & 6pm), Centre Stage is proud to present a short play festival, ‘A Moment in the Sun’, at the Western Performing Arts Centre in Plumpton. With all […]
11 June 2026
By Kellie Tickner, Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital Administrator WINTER can be a time that leaves many of us feeling under the weather, and our pets are no different. Whilst dogs and cats may have fur coats, they can still feel the effects of colder temperatures and changes in routine. As the days become shorter and […]
11 June 2026
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
