PENRITH City Council is supporting Transport for NSW’s (TfNSW) pedestrian safety campaign ‘Be aware, cross with care’ to help reduce serious injury and fatalities to pedestrians in St Marys Town Centre and across Penrith City. The ‘Be aware, cross with care’ campaign encourages safer crossing behaviour by prompting pedestrians to stop, look, and assess before […]
01 August 2025
THE Royce Simmons Foundation is proud to announce the return of The Big Walk for its fourth consecutive year, a major fundraising initiative supporting dementia research. Founded by rugby league icon Royce Simmons, the Foundation continues its unwavering mission to increase awareness and fund cutting-edge research into dementia. The community’s generous support has already made […]
23 July 2025
PENRITH’S very own rising star, BeBe Liu-Brennan, has been awarded the prestigious World Dancer of the Year title at the 2025 World Dance Movement in Italy — a globally renowned competition where thousands of dancers from around the world strive just to qualify. Representing Team Australia, BeBe’s journey to the world stage began in January […]
23 July 2025
By Kellie Tickner, Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital Administrator WITH the arrival of warmer winter days, dog owners across Penrith are keen to head outdoors and enjoy the sunshine with their furry companions. Local dog parks offer a great opportunity for dogs to run off-leash, burn energy, and socialise with other pups. But for these shared […]
23 July 2025
RUBY Productions is set to transport audiences to one of the most chilling chapters of American history with A Voice in the Dark: A Salem Story, written by Elizabeth Downing and directed by Christine Snell. The compelling play, staged at the John Lees Centre in Penrith this August, reimagines the infamous Salem witch trials through […]
23 July 2025
By Karen Corbett THIS week saw a massive milestone achievement for Robert Henderson who played his 400th game on the 19th July for St Clair Comets JRLC. Rob started playing for the club in Under 7s in 1996. In 2025 he is playing Open Mens Don Feltis Division 1. Over the years he has had […]
23 July 2025
PENRITH and Western Sydney are again in the spotlight with a recent visit from Matt Herricks, Head of International Sales at Dexter Laundry, a leading U.S. manufacturer of commercial laundry equipment. Mr Herricks made the journey from the United States to visit local laundromat owners Neville and Margaret Barnier, proud operators of The Busy Bubbles […]
17 July 2025
Drs Naman Dahiya and Caroline Ruth Mathias (centre) alongside the Da Vinci robot and fellows with the Advanced Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgical Training Program. NEPEAN Hospital is one of very few public hospitals offering robotic-assisted gynaecological surgery, and it’s improving outcomes for patients. THE program is delivering faster recoveries for patients with complex conditions such […]
17 July 2025
SYDNEY’S Sunset Bash continues to grow, with one of Australian country music’s most loved singer-songwriters Brad Cox headlining on Saturday 20 September in Penrith. Known for captivating audiences with his authentic spirit and down-to-earth persona, Cox has carved a remarkable path in the Australian music scene and boasts a string of chart-topping albums and hit […]
17 July 2025
Looking for a fantastic family day out? Look no further than the 37th annual NSW All Holden Day, set to roar into the Hawkesbury Showground on Sunday, 3 August. This iconic motoring event is a celebration of Australia’s beloved Holden brand, with more than 850 original and customised vehicles on display – from classic sedans […]
10 July 2025
