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
(L-R) Penrith City Council General Manager Andrew Moore, Penrith Mayor Tricia Hitchen, Director Community and People Sandy Davies, Child Care Cluster Director Naomi Agius and Children Services Operations Manager, Jade Bradbury at Somerset Cottage. Penrith City Council has broadened its award-winning childcare services after taking operation of Somerset Cottage Children’s Centre at Nepean Hospital last […]
25 August 2023
The eagerly awaited Real Festival is set to make a triumphant return to Penrith, transforming the picturesque Nepean River into a spectacular fusion of creativity, entertainment, and engaging activities. From 15–17 September, this FREE family friendly event invites locals and visitors to immerse themselves and enjoy the atmosphere. A program full of captivating attractions for […]
25 August 2023
the ArtHitects Penrith Regional Gallery, Home of The Lewers Bequest launches its Spring Suite of exhibitions on Saturday 9 September with newly commissioned artworks and a curated selection from its collection by artists Jana Hawkins-Andersen & Paris Taia, Feras Shaheen and the ArtHitects (Gary Carsley & Renjie Teoh). These exhibitions invite audiences to contemplate history […]
25 August 2023
FOR Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day last week, Kimberwalli Aboriginal centre for Excellence in Whalan hosted a free community event on Darug land for the local preschools. Kids enjoyed a PlaySchool live concert, performances, face painting, and activities. The event was attended by Deputy Premier and Member for Londonderry, Prue Car. “It was […]
16 August 2023
Ten years ago the Penrith CBD Corporation was formed. Little did anyone know at that time, Penrith was about to embark on an incredible transformation. You only need to take a five minute drive or a half hour walk around the city to see it has improved by leaps and bounds over the past ten […]
16 August 2023
BlueScope has hosted a ceremony at its Western Sydney Service Centre (WSSC), Erskine Park, NSW, announcing BlueScope Board approval of a $415 million investment to build a 7th Metal Coating Line (MCL7). This significant investment in Australian manufacturing will add 240,000 tonnes per annum of metal coating capacity, alleviating cyclical supply bottlenecks whilst also removing […]
16 August 2023
By Kellie Tickner, Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital Administrator WHILST lumps on pets are more frequently seen in older pets, they can also appear on younger animals too. But what do you do if you find that lump or bump on your pet? Sometimes, they are harmless, but every so often they are a sign that […]
16 August 2023
