(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
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
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
By Tony Fryer St Marys Vietnam Veterans Association, St Marys Outpost, together with St Marys RSL sub-Branch held their annual Commemorative Service for Vietnam Veterans Day on Thursday 18th August. It was very well attended and received by about 200 Vietnam Veterans, other veterans, their family and friends. The pre-Service slideshow commenced at 4.30pm in […]
26 August 2022
A new anti-violence program featuring sporting influencers and ambassadors will be delivered in thousands of schools from this week to reduce youth violence in the community. The NSW Police Force launched the initiative in partnership with the NSW Department of Education, NSW Advocate for Children & Young People and the PCYC. The program consists of […]
26 August 2022
FOR 1000’s of football (soccer) players in the Nepean Football Association, this coming weekend signifies the end of the 2022 season. Whilst the season itself has been impacted by shocking weather events, that hasn’t dampened the enthusiasm of the 13,000 players who play the world game each weekend. On Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th […]
26 August 2022
Usually, the state member for Londonderry, Prue Car hosts a special Morning Tea each Daffodil Day, as so many in our community have been touched by cancer. As many would be aware, this year sadly Prue Car herself has been going through her own cancer journey after a large tumour was found on her kidney. […]
26 August 2022
IF you’re looking for something to gift Dad for Father’s Day, Penrith City Council’s annual Trees for Dad community tree plantingevent returns for its 4th year on Sunday 4 September at Corio Drive Reserve in St Clair, where community members are invited to plant trees and shrubs in celebration and honour of Dad. Everyone is […]
12 August 2022
MENINGOCOCCAL disease is a contagious disease caused by a bacterium called Neisseria meningitidis (also known as meningococcal bacteria). It can develop quickly, and it can be fatal. Anyone with a suspected meningococcal infection needs to see a doctor immediately. Meningococcal disease is a medical emergency. It can kill within hours, so early diagnosis and treatment […]
12 August 2022
THE Vietnam War was the longest twentieth century conflict in which Australians participated; it involved some 60,000 personnel and grew from a limited initial commitment of 30 military advisers in 1962 to include a battalion in 1965 and finally, in 1966, a task force. Each of the three services was involved, but the dominant role […]
04 August 2022
