L-R Lauren Chester (General Manager – 2025 ICF Slalom World Championships), Stanislas Lequiller (Hydrostadium CEO),Kim Crane (Paddle Australia CEO), Richard Fox (Head of the Host Organising Committee, 2025 ICF Slalom World Championships).Photo courtesy of JGR Images / Paddle Australia. Paddle Australia is pleased to announce Hydrostadium as the official whitewater partner of the 2025 ICF […]

Tanya Davies MP, Member for Badgerys Creek, joined students and staff at Bethany Catholic Primary School in Glenmore Park to formally open their repaired and refurbished basketball court, courtesy of $62,000 in funding through the Community Building Partnership Program. Mrs Davies expressed her delight at securing an investment into Bethany Catholic Primary School, Glenmore Park. […]

Western Sydney University is helping students start the semester strong with its food security initiatives, including the re-opening of the Western Pantry at the Kingswood campus every Wednesday. Since it began, Western Pantry initiatives across our campus network have had more than 3,400 visits, giving over 800 students access to fresh produce, pantry staples and […]

Hollie McLean. Current Penrith Councillor Hollie McLean has been confirmed as the Australian Labor Party’s candidate for the seat of Lindsay in the 2025 Federal Election.  “With over 18 years of experience in the manufacturing and change management industries, Hollie McLean has a proven track record of leadership and delivering tangible outcomes that positively impact […]

Werrington Downs residents can enjoy new and improved recreation facilities at Jim Anderson Park, with the final stage of the playspace upgrade complete.    Penrith City Council has installed a range of new outdoor fitness equipment and replaced the half court with a new court featuring a basketball hoop, netball hoop, and line markings for […]

Wayne Willmington reports “The Forum On Western Sydney Airport (FOWSA) links the community and stakeholders with the Australian Government and the Western Sydney Airport Co Limited (WSA Co). “Our first meeting was held on Friday 26 May 2017 and I have since attended all meetings. “Now, with the Airport construction coming to an end, the […]

ARE you looking for a way to give back to your community, meet like-minded people, and make a real impact? The Penrith Community Kitchen is in urgent need of volunteers to help us continue providing meals for those in need. Our kitchen is a place of warmth, friendship, and service, where volunteers come together to […]

Local mum, Rose Marie, gets her RSV vaccination at the antenatal clinic by midwife Cassandra. Pregnant women in Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District can now receive a free Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccine at their 28 week antenatal visit to help protect their newborn. RSV can cause serious illness in newborns, often leading to […]

Penrith City Council is hosting a special event to celebrate the completion of Regatta Park on Saturday 8 March 2025.   From 10am until 3pm, the park will be buzzing with free family-friendly activities including kite-making and art workshops, face painting, garden games, bike repair workshops, live entertainment, roving performers, prize giveaways and more. Food […]

Blue Mountains District ANZAC Memorial Hospital Emergency Department nurses, Sarah, Sara, Barbara, and Danielle. Integral team members in the Time is Brain achievement. THE Blue Mountains District ANZAC Memorial Hospital team has been recognised for their exceptional stroke care, winning the ‘Time is Brain’ Award from the NSW Telestroke Service. The award highlights the team’s […]