Penrith City Council will celebrate NAIDOC Week 2023 with a program of community activities and events taking place across our City from Sunday 2 to Sunday 9 July. Don’t miss the main NAIDOC event and one of the state’s largest NAIDOC celebrations on Friday, 7 July, at Jamison Park from 10am to 3pm. This free […]
07 June 2023
The talented chefs at Kelly’s Bar and Kitchen at Panthers have entered the 2023 Perfect Plate Awards with their take on a classic pork roast, a perfectly cooked cutlet topped with a tangy apple cider jus and crackle crumb. If you have enjoyed their dish as much as the Panthers crew do, they’d love for […]
07 June 2023
Penrith City Choir is seeking a new Musical Director following the decision by our current Director, Lucy McAlary, to step down from the position after 19 years of continuous service to the choir. Lucy was appointed Musical Director and Conductor of the choir in 2005 following her return from the UK and a highly successful […]
07 June 2023
By Kellie Tickner, Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital Administrator As winter temperature arrive, we often see an increase in arthritis cases in both young and old pets. One in five dogs suffers from the pain and disability caused by arthritis. Cats can also suffer from the damaging effects of this condition and may have difficulty grooming […]
07 June 2023
WOMEN’S Community Shelters (WCS), a leading charity supporting women and children at risk of homelessness and domestic and family violence, The Haven – Nepean Women’s Shelter, and community housing provider Evolve Housing, are proud to announce a ground breaking partnership to increase access to shelter accommodation and support services across the Penrith LGA, NSW. The […]
27 May 2023
THE Federal Member for Lindsay Melissa McIntosh MP congratulates the eleven local schools set to benefit from funding to upgrade their facilities and to purchase new equipment, providing students with new general and specialist learning spaces and other major refurbishments. Including: Castlereagh Public School: $19000 – Installing and/or upgrading shade structures. Cambridge Park Public School: […]
27 May 2023
Lights Up Hula Hooper: Carnival style entertainment like this Hula Hooper will be performing at the Lights Up event. CARNIVAL style entertainment, tasty food and amusement rides are on the cards at St Marys Lights Up on Saturday 20 May from 4pm-9pm. This free, family-friendly event hosted by Penrith City Council will transform the Town […]
12 May 2023
Penrith Mayor Tricia Hitchen (right) presents The Haven a cheque for $60,000. THE future of local women and children escaping domestic violence is looking brighter thanks to the fundraising success of Penrith’s Mayoral Charity Ball. In front of emcee David Campbell OAM and more than 220 guests, Penrith Mayor Tricia Hitchen presented a cheque […]
12 May 2023
When Penrith Panthers’ rugby league legend Royce Simmons disclosed in January 2022 that, at age 61, he had been diagnosed with dementia the previous year, many were in shock. Typically, the former Kangaroos hooker immediately set about not only exploring what he required to do to slow the dreaded condition’s progress, his thoughts turned to […]
02 May 2023
The free Microchipping Day for cats and dogs is back! If you have any questions about your pet’s care, come down and talk to the friendly pet experts from Council’s Animal Services team, Animal Welfare, RSPCA, Cat Protection Society and Greencross Vets. Microchipping your pet is an important part of their care. If they ever […]
21 April 2023
