Penrith RSL Sub-branch wreath-laying ceremony for Queen Elizabeth ll
23 September 2022
Nepean News
Lions Clubs Celebrate 75th Anniversary in Australia
EMU PLAINS, Cambridge Park, Penrith, Richmond, Mount Druitt and Nepal Himalaya Lions clubs gathered at Emu Plains Lions Park on Sunday 18th September, celebrating 75 wonderful years of Lions Club Australia with a community BBQ. Melissa McIntosh MP, Federal member for Penrith, and Penrith City Mayor Tricia Hitchen were two of the special guests on […]
23 September 2022
Panthers props focused on the task at hand
Around the Panthers playing group, both James Fisher-Harris and Moses Leota are regarded as quiet, yet hardworking powerhouses, who put in the extra yards at training and lead by example on-field. By Jessica Miles, Panthers Junior Reporter They both know how to win a premiership, they’ve represented the New Zealand Kiwis in international Tests and […]
23 September 2022
Everyone loves chocolate, including Loki the chocolate Labrador!
By Greencross Vets LOKI’S owner was just sitting down ready to snack on a piece or two of Cadbury Chocolate, when he turned away for a split second and 19-week-old puppy Loki had devoured the entire block! Unfortunately, chocolate contains theobromine which is slowly metabolised by animals and can be poisonous to dogs & cats. […]
16 September 2022
Handmade blankets bring colour and light to end of life
Westmead Hospital clinical nurse consultants Felicia Michael and Nicki Taylor. ADDING a splash of colour and comfort to the hospital rooms of patients in palliative care across Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is a passion project of Westmead Hospital clinical nurse consultant Felicia Michael and her fellow district palliative care colleagues. Since 2016, Palliative […]
16 September 2022
‘Iconic’ Penrith Celebration
STUART Ayres MP, Member for Penrith has announced that Westfield Penrith in conjunction with CBD businesses will host ‘ICONIC’ a four-day festival in the Penrith CBD. The NSW Government launched the CBD Revitalisation Program to encourage people to get back into CBD’s across Greater Sydney to boost the state’s economic activity and ICONIC is made […]
16 September 2022
Edwards claims 2022 Merv Cartwright Medal
Panthers fullback Dylan Edwards has been rewarded for a stellar season by winning the prestigious Merv Cartwright Medal. The Panthers fullback was announced as the winner by Sam Jones, the grandson of Merv Cartwright, at the club’s annual awards night held in Penrith on Monday night. As well as being named the club’s best and […]
16 September 2022
St Marys community facilities getting a facelift
(L-R) Taste of Everything Women’s Group Glenmore Park members Martha Thornley, Lorraine Patoulios, Peggy Harrigan and Linsey Hall with Penrith Mayor Tricia Hitchen. WORK is underway to upgrade the much loved and utilised St Marys Community Centre and Senior Citizens Centre. These centres are being renewed with internal redesigns to improve functionality and accessibility, the […]
01 September 2022
New tafe nsw course to help Western Sydney locals barbecue like a boss
LOCALS will have a chance to “up the steaks” in the great Aussie tradition of barbecuing as part of a unique new TAFE NSW course. For the first time ever, TAFE NSW will offer a Barbecue Pitmastery Masterclass to locals, hosted by world-renowned multi-award winning pitmaster, Adam Roberts. It comes amid a surge in popularity […]
01 September 2022
A Train Called the Fish
By Lyn Forde – President/Research Officer of St Marys & District Historical Society Inc. IN November 1945 questions came up on how the Blue Mountain’s train called “The Fish” came by the name. Jim Hartigan of Penrith who was a relief stationmaster in the Penrith district felt that with the train’s contemporary named “The Chips” […]
01 September 2022