The Food Solutions Team, Jamisontown. THE Minns Labor Government has announced it will invest $30.4 million in a new Crisis Intervention package to ensure more vulnerable people can access homelessness services and find a safe place to live. The 2025-26 NSW Budget includes: • $20 million to expand existing crisis and transitional housing, delivering more […]
13 June 2025
TICKETS are selling now for the Acting Factory Inc ‘s June production of SEVENTEEN by Mathhew Whittet. Do you remember being seventeen? Those heady days of High School, in particular, the very last day of High School may seem so long ago but the memories no doubt remain. Playwright Matthew Whittet, the author of Seventeen, […]
13 June 2025
I WAS working night shift the other night doing security, and of course it’s cold, lonely. That’s when your mind starts to wander – well mine does anyway – and I thought about the person in a 100-piece orchestra that plays the triangle? I mean, it’s an important role..right? Then I wonder if anyone has ever […]
13 June 2025
By Kellie Tickner, Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital Administrator AT just one and a half years old, Zeus the French Bulldog already has a nose for adventure — and unfortunately, sometimes trouble. Recently, Zeus’s curiosity got the better of him when he discovered the fishing tackle box. One moment he was sniffing the tackle box, and […]
13 June 2025
PENRITH City Council is excited to host Winter Solstice this June long weekend at City Park, Penrith! Preparations for the event are well underway. There will be changed traffic conditions during the event times to ensure public and pedestrian safety at the event. Here’s the details: Winter Solstice• Friday 6 June to Monday 9 June• […]
05 June 2025
CONSTRUCTION of the first major piece of Sydney’s 24-hour airport is complete, with Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport’s (WSI) runway and other key air side facilities officially finalised as the countdown to opening continues. WSI CEO Simon Hickey said this significant step demonstrated the rapid rate of progress as major construction continues to wrap-up […]
05 June 2025
SPARK your children’s and teenager’s imaginations these winter school holidays with an exciting line-up of workshops at Penrith Regional Gallery and The Joan. Join Penrith Regional Gallery for a variety of hands-on art workshops for children aged 3 – 12. Led by the Gallery’s team of experienced arts educators, children can sculpt animals from clay […]
05 June 2025
Nepean Evening VIEW Club is urging the local community to give generously to The Smith Family’s Winter Appeal this year, to support thousands of children and young people experiencing disadvantage with their education. It comes as The Smith Family’s latest Community Attitudes Survey of the Australian public, shows four out of five respondents (83%) believe […]
29 May 2025
Penrith Mayor Todd Carney with NSW 24-Hour Economy Commissioner, Michael Rodrigues at the Business Forum held in Penrith. MORE than 60 local businesses, government and industry representatives gathered today (Friday, 23 May) to explore opportunities to grow Penrith City’s 24-hour economy. Penrith Mayor Todd Carney said he was thrilled with the success of the Business […]
29 May 2025
Penrith City Council is hosting an exciting event, Winter Solstice! Over the June long weekend, City Park will transform into a winter wonderland! Council’s latest event will host a range of activities, including an authentic ice-skating rink, activities for young children and teenagers, entertainment and have a variety of food offerings at restaurants open […]
29 May 2025
