By Jo Tomic, St Marys Town Centre Manager THE St Marys Halloween Trick or Treat Trail is a cherished annual event that began in 2011, aimed at fostering a magical bond between local businesses and the community. The inspiration for the SMTC Halloween Trick or Treat Trail came from Steve of St Marys Sound Centre, […]

LOOK out ladies, the hunks from Sydney Hotshots are back to sizzle and seduce for one night only with a brand-new killer show. The 2-hour production is a visual feast, choreographed and developed by Australia’s leading professionals. Our hand-picked selection of dreamy guys will have the ladies up from their chairs, screaming for more, night […]

THE Sum of Us by David Stevens, directed by Anthony Brown, will grace the stage at The Ruby Theatre this October. This heart-warming and bittersweet comedy offers performances on the 18th, 19th, 25th, and 26th at 7 pm, with matinee shows on the 20th and 27th at 3 pm. Written by Australian playwright and Academy […]

AN unprecedented concert experience featuring some country songs to make you “Ye haaa!”. A one-of-a-kind musical event is coming to the John Lees Centre Friday 4th, Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th October 7pm plus a matinee performance on Sunday 6th at 3pm. “Country Night” The Ultimate Date Night promises an evening like no other, featuring […]

DIVE into a magical experience of music, storytelling, and dance by Penrith Conservatorium’s Richard Bonynge Ensemble featuring dancers from Glenbrook Ballet Theatre. A magical carnival where the animals are the stars and guests of all ages are warmly welcomed. Marvel at majestic lions, listen to braying mules, be charmed by a dancing elephant, and enjoy […]

BY LEANNE MORGAN THE iconic Train in the carpark of St Marys Diggers Club, how often have you driven past and thought “I wonder what it actually is?” or “What is it that goes on there?”  Saturday 21st September is the day that you can find out. VVAA St Marys Outpost Veterans’ Centre is opening […]

Noni Hazelhurst. Katoomba will be overflowing with ideas in the first weekend of November as the country’s greatest minds and most exciting new talent make their way to the Blue Mountains for this unique literary festival, growing in scale and impact every year. The 2024 program includes more than 80 authors featured in 46 sessions, […]

THE Clarendon Classic Machinery Rally is an annual event held in September at the Hawkesbury Showground. It’s running over the weekend of 21-22 September, hosted by the Sydney Antique Machinery Club Inc.  This family friendly two-day event includes a great display of restored tractors and stationary engines, vintage cars, trucks, bikes, antique tools and more. […]

IN 1786, at the age of eight, Hummel went to live and study with Mozart in Vienna. During his two years as a lodger in the family’s apartment in the Domgasse, he would have listened many times to his teacher singing, humming and trying out the odd phrase from the music composed and performed which […]

IT is an event I’ve been attending for decades; my mother loved it, I love it, my kids love it and now their kids love it – the St Marys Spring Festival is always jam-packed with festival fun for all ages. It is the turning point from winter to warmer weather, and it has been […]