L to R: Wayne Willmington, Joh Dickens and Penrith MP Karen McKeown OAM. THE Rotary Club of Penrith gathered this week to celebrate a successful year of service and community achievement. It was a wonderful occasion defined by genuine fellowship and the enduring spirit of friendship that characterises the club. In true Rotary fashion, the […]
16 July 2026
A SPECIAL free exhibition is open at Penrith library throughout July, showcasing artwork created by neurodivergent young people aged 12-16yrs from across the Blue Mountains and Penrith. The “Under the same umbrella” exhibition is the culmination of the Thriving Together neuro-affirming art therapy program by Gateway Family Services. Funding for the project was delivered under […]
16 July 2026
PENRITH Panthers great and Western Sydney icon Mark Geyer OAM has officially signed to be the first Ambassador for Link Wentworth’s flagship fundraising sleepout, Home Sweet, being held in Penrith on Friday 7 August 2026. The football legend is helping raise awareness for the fundraiser that will see more than 80 ‘sleepees’ spend the night […]
09 July 2026
Mel Rivera and Bill McDeed at their shop in Emu Plains. Photo: Kennedi Geyer GOURMET Meat Company, based in Emu Heights, has been named Champion in the Butcher category at the 2026 Australian Trades Small Business Champion Awards, recognising the business as one of the nation’s top performers in its field. The team was presented […]
09 July 2026
By Richard Emerson – Photos: Richard Emerson Photography. A touching tribute to the life of Alannah Sobolewski was unveiled on Sunday, June 28, as family, friends and members of the Copperheads SMC gathered at the site of the tragic accident that claimed her life in March 2021. The roadside memorial, located in Plumpton, had begun to […]
09 July 2026
By Kellie Tickner, Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital Administrator WE are often asked “should I take my dog to the off-leash dog park?”. These popular community spaces offer dogs the chance to exercise, explore and socialise, but they’re not the right fit for every dog. Understanding both the benefits and the potential risks can help you […]
09 July 2026
Photo: www.facebook.com/Socceroos AT this week’s Council meeting, Penrith Mayor Todd Carney praised local Socceroo, Patrick Beach with a Mayoral Minute. “I’m delighted to share that one of our own is doing Penrith proud on the international sporting stage. From Glenmore Park to the world, Patrick Beach has quickly become a household name,” Mayor Carney said. […]
02 July 2026
THE Penrith NAIDOC Event returns to Jamison Park on Friday 10 July between 9am and 2pm. Penrith City Council created this year’s event program in consultation with First Nations people, paying respect to the Dharug and Gundungarra Traditional Owners, as well as all First Nations people who call Penrith home. Penrith Mayor Todd Carney said […]
02 July 2026
Students with Susan and the famous Lego man. (L-R): Hamish (Carpentry), Noah (Cabinet Making), Summer (Electrical) and Kalan (Carpentry). THE role of young workers in tackling the housing shortage was on the agenda during a recent visit by the Federal Member for Macquarie, Susan Templeman, to CathWest Innovation College at Emu Plains. Ms Templeman met […]
02 July 2026
By Penrith Valley Rotary Club President Jean Vranich THIS has been a tumultuous year, with the passing of one member and the loss of other valued members. I am proud, however, of the members that have remained and, who, through wonderful cooperation and caring and supporting of each other, have achieved wonderful outcomes for those […]
02 July 2026
