By Dale ‘Tex’ Walker SO the curtains have finally closed on one of, if not Australia’s finest ever broadcasters, in Ray Warren after 55 years behind the binoculars. I interviewed Ray two years ago for Nepean News and he was nervous and unsure of when to make his retirement announcement. He did so last week […]
09 June 2022
STUART AYRES MP, Member for Penrith presented Mr Andrew Paech with a NSW Government Community Service award in recognition and appreciation of his contribution to the Penrith community. Andrew leads and supports many groups and initiatives within the greater Penrith area including Westcare, the Penrith Men’s Walk and Talk, Steps of Hope and the Domestic […]
03 June 2022
Penrith City Council is opening two grant funding programs in May and is inviting local non-profit organisations and community groups to apply. Applications are now open for grants under the ClubGRANTS program, and Community Assistance Program (CAP) grants. Penrith Mayor Tricia Hitchen said both programs will enable funds to be distributed to local organisations who […]
26 May 2022
Penola Catholic College in Emu Plains competed with their own cattle for the first time in this year’s Royal Easter Show. Two year 12 students and four year 10 students with their teacher Miss Emily Wilson entered three beef cattle; one trade steer and two pure-bred steers as well as the school egg laying competition […]
26 May 2022
The future of health care has arrived at Nepean Hospital as hundreds of patients and staff move into a brand new 14 storey tower. Over six years in the making, the 21st century hospital has been designed with and for the patients and staff. “This a bold initiative that not only delivers a modern health […]
20 May 2022
Penrith Panthers Rugby League legend Royce Simmons has embarked on his 300km fund-raising walk from Gooloogong to Penrith. Media were invited to attend the start at Gooloogong Country Club and conduct interviews before Royce, Brad Fittler and Andrew Farrar departed. The walk will finish at Bluebet Stadium prior to kick-off of the Panthers-Cowboys NRL clash […]
20 May 2022
Lindsay Incumbent Melissa McIntosh at pre-poll in Penrith. Early voting has commenced for the May 21 election, which means you can cast your vote this week or next. The Lindsay electorate takes in almost all of Penrith City Council area including Penrith, Cambridge Park, Werrington, Mt Pleasant, Kingswood, Emu Plains, Glenmore Park, Caddens, Orchard Hills, […]
12 May 2022
Escalating demand sees the Nepean Health Hub open its doors with over 90% of space committed As population growth — and with it the demand for healthcare — continues to escalate in Western Sydney, the Nepean community welcomed the official opening of Cornerstone Healthcare Property Fund’s (CHP Fund) Nepean Health Hub, bringing a range of […]
12 May 2022
As families grow, it’s not unusual for parents and carers to move child seats around the car to accommodate kids of different ages. But whilst it’s tempting to fit child seats yourself, some things are best left to the experts. Car seats can be tricky to install, and it’s estimated that more than 50% of […]
12 May 2022
The NSW Government’s Metro Renewal Program is delivering improvements to schools with five new projects across the electorate. Member for Mulgoa, Tanya Davies said it is great to see local schools benefiting from the NSW Government’s historic investment in public education infrastructure. “This program has supported upgrades to local schools including Regentville Public School, Clairgate […]
12 May 2022
