14-year old running superstar Layla Sharp has put in three outstanding performances at the 99th Chemist Warehouse Australian Athletics Championships, which were held at the Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre (SOPAC) from 26th March – 3rd April. Competing in the Junior Para-events, Layla defied her tender age against older competitors, winning Silver Medals in the […]
27 April 2022
Stuart Ayres MP, Member for Penrith and Minister for Western Sydney officially opened the new Kingswood High School hall. Delivered in stages, the multipurpose school hall features an indoor sports performance area, health, physical education and performing arts learning units and a school stage. Stuart Ayres said he was thrilled to be at the school […]
27 April 2022
The NSW Government is calling on the local community to have its say on what the new Penrith Stadium will look and feel like, with fans able to provide feedback through a new digital survey. Minister for Tourism and Sport Stuart Ayres said the NSW Government will redevelop Penrith Stadium as part of its commitment […]
27 April 2022
Greater Western Sydney is set to benefit from a jobs boost following the awarding of a $538.5 million contract for the Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport. The contract for Surface and Civil Alignment Works was awarded to a joint venture between CPB Contractors and Western Sydney group, United Infrastructure. Federal Minister for Communications, Urban […]
27 April 2022
Local Senator and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Women, Senator the Hon Marise Payne, has become the longest-serving female Senator in Australian history. Senator Payne achieved the milestone having now served in the Senate for over 24 years and overtaking the record set by West Australian Senator Dame Dorothy Tangney, who was first […]
04 March 2022
The Penrith community are encouraged to “Have Your Say” on ideas for the NSW Government’s new $5 billion WestInvest program that will fund transformational infrastructure projects in Western Sydney. The NSW Government is delivering WestInvest to rejuvenate local communities and improve liveability in Western Sydney. The new $5 billion program will fund transformational infrastructure projects […]
04 March 2022
Children from vulnerable backgrounds or whose parents work as frontline workers are the focus of a pilot program aimed at providing better access to quality vacation care. Grants of up to $30,000 have assisted services to provide engaging opportunities like sports and nutrition programs, excursions, cooking and art workshops. Member for Mulgoa, Tanya Davies said […]
04 March 2022
The Morrison Government has provided an additional $240,000 for the Penrith Women’s Health Centre to support women and children experiencing family and domestic violence in Lindsay. Minister for Women’s Safety Anne Ruston said the extra funding allows more women to connect with specialised services that would help them rebuild their lives free from violence. “The […]
04 March 2022
The bLU cRU Oceania Junior Cup series began the 2022 season on the weekend, at the home of Motorcycling in Australia, Phillip Island. The young riders were in great company on the weekend at the opening round of the Australian Superbike Championships, with the running of the Yamaha R3 Cup, Supersport 300, Supersport and culminating […]
04 March 2022
