STUDENTS from local primary schools and high schools converged at Glenmore Park High School this week for a leadership summit to discuss civic responsibility, resilience, and social wellbeing, organised by Glenmore Park Learning Alliance. The cohort of over 150 students included students from Year 6 all the way to year 11 and 12 seniors. The […]
26 March 2026
SPORTING organisations in Penrith have shared in $4.49 million following the awarding of grants in the NSW Government’s Local Sport Grant Program. The Program provides grants for minor facility upgrades, new equipment and programs that support and encourage participation in sport and active recreation in NSW. Grants up to $20,000 were available, with up to […]
26 March 2026
Photo: Noel Rowsell SIXTEEN kilometres of the new, toll-free M12 Motorway connecting Elizabeth Drive in the east to The Northern Road in the west with access to Western Sydney International (Nancy Bird Walton) Airport is now open to traffic, with the first cars traversing the road at 3.45 on Saturday morning. The on-time and on-budget […]
19 March 2026
The Citizen of the Year 2025 Anthony (Tony) Fryer, who champions and brings cheer to veterans in hospitals and nursing homes and spearheaded the Corridor of Honour at the St Marys Diggers Club. Pictured last year with Mayor Todd Carney. DON’T miss the chance to nominate someone you know for a Penrith City Council Local […]
19 March 2026
THIS International Women’s Day, Penrith Women’s Health Centre hosted a beautiful Pamper & High Tea event for women across our community and what a special morning it was! Women came together to relax, be pampered, get creative, share stories and celebrate one another in a warm and welcoming space. From high tea to hands-on activities, […]
19 March 2026
By Kellie Tickner, Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital Administrator IN recent years, concerns about vaccine availability and the pressure of rising living costs have led some pet owners to delay their dog’s routine boosters. However, keeping vaccinations up to date remains one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect dogs from serious – and […]
19 March 2026
CELEBRATING its tenth anniversary, the Diesel Dirt & Turf Expo is on again at the Sydney Dragway, Eastern Creek from Friday 17th to Sunday 19th April 2026. Whether you are a construction contractor, operate a business in earthmoving or landscaping and public space management, or just love being around big machinery, this huge annual event […]
19 March 2026
By Mayor Todd Carney PENRITH Regional Gallery is ready to welcome art enthusiasts, creatives, the broader community and visitors for the 25th Biennale of Sydney on Saturday. This is the first time in Biennale history that Penrith has officially partnered with this prestigious arts festival. Ours is just one of 5 exhibition venues in NSW […]
13 March 2026
PENRITH Relay For Life is back for 2026. Registrations are now opened for Saturday 12th September 2026 and Sunday 13th September 2026 at Harold Corr Oval, starting at 9am on Saturday 12th September and finishing at 10pm on Sunday 13th September. Once again, this years Penrith Relay For Life will be held at Harold Corr […]
13 March 2026
PENRITH City Council is inviting residents to recycle responsibly with a free Electronic Waste Drop-off Event on Saturday 7 March, from 9am to 3:30pm at The Kingsway Playing Fields car park, Werrington. Residents are encouraged to bring unwanted, broken or outdated electronics in the boot of their car or trailer for safe, environmentally responsible disposal. […]
05 March 2026
