By Penrith RSL sub-Branch  IT is with great sadness that we share the passing of Mr John Fenton, Vice President of the City of Penrith RSL sub-Branch. John passed away with his family by his side on Sunday 22 Mar 26. John was an Army Officer, a Vietnam Veteran and a highly respected, dedicated and […]

STUDENTS from local primary schools and high schools converged at Glenmore Park High School this week for a leadership summit to discuss civic responsibility, resilience, and social wellbeing, organised by Glenmore Park Learning Alliance. The cohort of over 150 students included students from Year 6 all the way to year 11 and 12 seniors. The […]

SPORTING organisations in Penrith have shared in $4.49 million following the awarding of grants in the NSW Government’s Local Sport Grant Program. The Program provides grants for minor facility upgrades, new equipment and programs that support and encourage participation in sport and active recreation in NSW. Grants up to $20,000 were available, with up to […]

Photo: Noel Rowsell SIXTEEN kilometres of the new, toll-free M12 Motorway connecting Elizabeth Drive in the east to The Northern Road in the west with access to Western Sydney International (Nancy Bird Walton) Airport is now open to traffic, with the first cars traversing the road at 3.45 on Saturday morning. The on-time and on-budget […]

The Citizen of the Year 2025 Anthony (Tony) Fryer, who champions and brings cheer to veterans in hospitals and nursing homes and spearheaded the Corridor of Honour at the St Marys Diggers Club. Pictured last year with Mayor Todd Carney.  DON’T miss the chance to nominate someone you know for a Penrith City Council Local […]

THIS International Women’s Day, Penrith Women’s Health Centre hosted a beautiful Pamper & High Tea event for women across our community and what a special morning it was! Women came together to relax, be pampered, get creative, share stories and celebrate one another in a warm and welcoming space. From high tea to hands-on activities, […]

Photos courtesy of Endeavour Energy ENDEAVOUR Energy has unveiled a suite of critical energy infrastructure that will power the new Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) and deliver the first major stage of electricity supply for the Western Sydney Aerotropolis. NSW Deputy Premier, the Hon. Prue Car, Minister for Western Sydney, joined NSW Minister […]

Her Excellency, The Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC presents an RSL NSW ‘Thank you for your service’quilt to Penrith RSL sub-Branch member John Fenton. Photos by Noel Rowsell THE NSW Governor, Her Excellency, The Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, was in Penrith on Sunday 8th March (International Women’s Day) to unveil a plaque dedicated to […]

GINA Field has been named the Penrith Local Woman of the Year for 2026. The Local Women of the Year Awards celebrate visionary thinkers, everyday heroes, social advocates, and trailblazing role models who make a meaningful difference in their communities. This year, a total of 94 inspiring women have been nominated by their local Members […]

By Mayor Todd Carney PENRITH Regional Gallery is ready to welcome art enthusiasts, creatives, the broader community and visitors for the 25th Biennale of Sydney on Saturday. This is the first time in Biennale history that Penrith has officially partnered with this prestigious arts festival. Ours is just one of 5 exhibition venues in NSW […]