Tanya Davies, Member for Badgerys Creek, has initiated a petition urging the Minns Labor Government to assure the future of the Mamre Road Upgrade Stage 1. Ms Davies said with the first Labor Budget in 12 years approaching on 19 September 2023, the anticipation and concern within the Western Sydney community was intensifying. “Western Sydney […]
11 September 2023
More than 80 of Western Sydney’s aspiring Indigenous athletes headed to Western Sydney University in Kingswood on 29 August 2023 to attend our UAA Indigenous Talent Identification Day. It was a brilliant and sunny day in Kingswood, showcased with strength and conditioning, Athlete testing, Netball, Volleyball, Speed & Agility, Rowing, Cycling, and Golf. Our athletes […]
11 September 2023
“WE CAN’T CHANGE WHO WE LOVE, WE CAN CHANGE HOW” Lyrics by Wayne PriceMusic by Russell TredinnickDirected by Benjamin RoordaCast: Lauren Bacon-Fleming, Renee Bechara, Levi Burrows, Jacob Fleming, Linda Hale, Samwise Holmes, Danielle Roorda, Laura Tredinnick This original contemporary musical explores the way that relationships change us all for better or worse.When Garet, a shy […]
11 September 2023
FOR the month of October, Penrith has a very important job. It’s to turn the whole town PINK. A few years back McGrath Foundation selected Penrith as the first metropolitan area to head the Pink Up Your Town Campaign. Now in its 6th year, Penrith has really madea difference and on behalf of all those […]
31 August 2023
Parker Street Reserve playing fields: (L-R) Troy Cooper, Brothers PJRLC; Andrew Moore, Penrith City Council; Blake South, Panthers Juniors; Member for Penrith Karen McKeown OAM; John Fowler, Brothers PJRLC and Penrith Mayor Tricia Hitchen. Penrith City Council has completed a series of major upgrades to Parker Street Reserve sports precinct and Hickeys Lane sportsground in […]
31 August 2023
With Gina Field, Nepean Regional Security IS it just me or does there appear to be an increase in armed robberies, hold ups and shootings? Now I am no rocket scientist or brain surgeon, however I have been very blessed (not) to have worked in many a club and pub over the past 25 years […]
31 August 2023
By Val Newman The annual Penrith Dolls, Bears, Craft and Collectables Show will be held on the 10th of September. Come and see the delightful stall displays with plenty on offer for everyone from the collector of antique, vintage and modern dolls, bears and toys to unique handmade gifts, jewellery, doll houses, miniatures and more. […]
31 August 2023
News and views from the Federal Member for Lindsay By Melissa McIntosh I HAVE consulted with our community about the upcoming Voice referendum, including a survey on whether local people support constitutional recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as Australia’s first peoples, and if they support the Voice to Parliament. The majority of […]
31 August 2023
By Kellie Tickner, Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital Administrator SINCE January 2023, the team at Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital have joined forces with the RSPCA Outreach team and travelled across various regions of New South Wales. A joint collaboration between RSPCA NSW, Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital, Vets beyond Borders, Animal Rescue Cooperative, Petbarn Foundation and various […]
30 August 2023
A new policy to manage student behaviour and support safe and positive learning environments will be available to NSW public school teachers before the end of the year. The Department of Education is now sharing its proposed Student Behaviour Policy with school leaders for feedback, following extensive consultation with education partners including the NSW Teachers […]
25 August 2023
