News and views from the Federal Member for Lindsay By MELISSA MCINTOSH MP This week marks 50 years since the proclamation to end the nation’s involvement in the Vietnam War by then Governor-General Sir Paul Hasluck. On this day we remember the young men, barely adults, setting out on an adventure across the sea to […]
16 August 2023
GET ready to mark your calendars and make some unforgettable memories because the much-anticipated three-day 2023 Penrith Annual Show is just around the corner! From August 25th to 27th, the Penrith Showgrounds will come alive with a spectacular array of entertainment, attractions, and activities that promise to make this year’s show a true highlight of […]
16 August 2023
A Penrith family attending Trees for Dad 2022. IF you’re looking for something to gift Dad for Father’s Day, Penrith City Council’s annual Trees for Dad community tree planting event returns for its fifth year on Sunday 3 September at Peppermint Reserve in Kingswood. Community members are invited to plant trees and shrubs in celebration […]
11 August 2023
A new state-of-the-art pathology laboratory at Nepean Hospital is providing staff the latest in cutting-edge medical technology to perform vital diagnostic testing. PATHOLOGY is a crucial tool in detecting, diagnosing and treating disease, as well as an important aspect of managing long-term medical conditions The new facility was officially opened by Minister for Health, Ryan […]
11 August 2023
Penrith Mayor Tricia Hitchen, General Manager Andrew Moore and NSW Deputy Premier and Minister for Western Sydney Prue Car in front of the site of the Gipps Street Recreation Precinct main amenities building. CONSTRUCTION is underway on the main amenities building for the Gipps Street Recreation Precinct in Claremont Meadows. Located in the centre of […]
11 August 2023
By Kellie Tickner, Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital Administrator SURROUNDED by open spaces, friendly owners and lots of wagging tails, dog parks are growing in popularity in suburbs across Penrith. However, sharing a public space with unfamiliar dogs and owners comes with its risks. Dog owners are responsible for ensuring that dog parks remain a safe […]
11 August 2023
The Future of Creativity in the Mirror of Artificial Intelligence By Associate Professor Donna Hewitt, Head of Department, Creative Arts and Communication. AI is a hot topic at present. Alongside the many positives of AI, there is also much fear arising through the media about its potential threats. Will AI replace human creativity and take […]
11 August 2023
THE Richard Bonynge Ensemble presents Time Present/Time Past, a stunning evening of music, along with guest performer David Rowden of the Omega Ensemble. The program will feature Robert Schumann’s ‘Piano Quintet in E-flat major, Op. 44’, written in an astonishing five-day period and considered to be one of his finest and most influential compositions. In […]
11 August 2023
Penrith has been selected as the location of the first Community Cabinet of the Minns Government. The Community Cabinet meeting will provide a unique opportunity for the Penrith local community to hear directly from the NSW Government’s key decision-makers and offer insights into life in Western Sydney. The meeting will be held on Monday 31 […]
13 July 2023
IN conjunction with the local community Penrith City Council is bringing you a free day full of activities, fun and food. Come along for a chance to climb in a fire truck with the local Rural Fire Service, meet some furry friends at the petting zoo or navigate an obstacle course! There will be something […]
13 July 2023
