Jess Fox OAM – 2026 NSWIS Outstanding Achievement Award. TRIPLE Olympic gold medallist Jess Fox OAM (Leonay) received the Ian Thorpe AM Outstanding Achievement Award, presented by Powerade, at the NSW Institute of Sport (NSWIS) Awards, for the courage and determination she demonstrated following surgery for a kidney tumour. The operation, which included a collapsed […]
05 November 2026
C Grade – Charlie Bahlmann (centre). LIDCOMBE and Auburn Cycling Club has proudly congratulated 22-year-old Andre Dubier (Werrington) on an outstanding series of performances on the international and national stage. Currently studying Law and a Politics Degree at the University of Sydney, Andre has demonstrated an exceptional ability to balance the demands of university study […]
28 October 2026
Anthony, Billy, Kylie, Martin. Photo: Noel Rowsell PENRITH golfers are rallying to back men’s mental health through Penrith Men’s Walk & Talk, as part of X-Golf for Good, a national six-week charity initiative running until 15 November. The partnership builds on an extraordinary fundraising effort last year, when the national spotlight was on X-Golf Penrith […]
21 October 2026
AUTHOR: Linda Wilson, Community Engagement and Sponsorship Manager, NADO Disability & Aged Care. As part of National Carers Week, NADO Disability & Aged Care was proud to host our annual Caring 4 Carers Special Event last Friday, bringing carers together for an afternoon of appreciation, connection, friendship and recognition. Held at St Marys Rugby League […]
21 October 2026
Penrith’s U14 Girls team. Photo supplied PENRITH’S U14 Girls and Boys JPL teams recently competed at the Basketball Australia U14 National Club Championships in Willeton, WA, finishing 18th and 15th respectively. It was the second year in a row a Penrith girls team had qualified for the National titles, as one of the top 24 […]
21 October 2026
Peter and Jennine. Photos supplied. WERRINGTON HOUSE is a living piece of Australian folklore, set on 1.85 hectares of private parkland in Rugby Street, Werrington County, and is set to hit the property market this week. Former NSW Opposition Leader and Arts Minister, Captain the Hon Peter Collins, AM, RFD, KC, RAN (Rtd) and his […]
14 October 2026
Countess of Dudley – Gardenvale. Photos: Sarah Ebbett Photography THE Australian Polo Club Gardenvale team (Shane Finemore, Lucas Grimes, Jack Grimes, Raul Laplacette) was crowned the 2026 12-Goal Countess of Dudley Cup Champions on Sunday afternoon at Windsor Polo Club, defeating Ellerston White 11 – 9 in a thrilling, tightly-contested final. Larapinta AEC (Brigitte Boher, […]
14 October 2026
Coby Carruhers in action in Abu Dhabi. Photo courtesy of Getty Images COBY Carruthers (Jordan Springs) made the most of an invit-a-tion from the Emir-ates Golf Fed-er-a-tion (EGF), shooting a sensational bogey-free eight-under-par 62 to hold the tournament lead in the Abu Dhabi Chal-lenge after the open-ing round at Al Ain Eques-trian, Shoot-ing & Golf […]
08 October 2026
Photos by Noel Rowsell AUSTRALIAN showjumping history was made on Saturday, when Cody Tincknell and Si Si Strike won Australia’s inaugural FEI U25 2* Grand Prix of Jumping at Kurri Burri Polo Club, producing the fastest of three double-clear performances to take the title. Top 12 – 1. Cody Tincknell & Si Si Strike; 2. […]
08 October 2026
FORMER Nepean News Legend of the Nepean Garry Ayres was honoured with the presentation of a Quilt from Aussie Hero Quilts at The Royce on Saturday 26th October. The quilts are custom-made to reflect the life experiences of the recipient – in this case, Garry, where it reflected his dedicated military service, firstly in the […]
01 October 2026
