By staff at Elizabeth Arcade Books WE regret to inform you that our bookshop will cease trading on Saturday 27th July due to the retirement of Carole and Armand. It will return to trade as an on-line store under the capable management of our friend John Krisenthal in August under the banner of Elizabeth Arcade […]

Husband and wife duo Roger and Lana Borg set up Mama Lana’s in Penrith in 2013.  Their Community Foundation is a registered not-forprofit charity which helps those experiencing homelessness and disadvantaged by providing them with meals and support six nights a week.   Mama Lana’s is a much-needed community service, which sees Lana cooking between […]

The Royce Simmons Foundation is thrilled to announce the launch of the third annual Royce’s Big Walk, a pivotal fundraising event aimed at supporting dementia research. BY PANTHERS MEDIA Founded by rugby league legend Royce Simmons, the foundation remains steadfast in its mission to elevate awareness and fund crucial research initiatives. Your generous support enables […]

Quest Penrith is thrilled and deeply honoured to be nominated for the 2024 Quest Franchise of the Year award for the second consecutive year. This prestigious recognition underscores the dedication and excellence of the Quest Penrith team, and they are delighted to share this honour with exceptional fellow NSW/ACT properties: Quest Griffith, Quest Bella Vista, […]

A service was held at for John Boccanfuso, affectionately known as the pen man of Penrith, at Christian Community Church in Cambridge Park. A very well-known and adored Penrith local, John had sold over a million pens for charity.  Many local adults remember him from their childhood days.  A memorial area at Westfield close to […]

Aerial view of the Gipps Street Recreation Precinct, Claremont Meadows. Gipps Street Recreation Precinct is moving closer to its opening with significant progress being made at the site in recent weeks.   The floodlit sports fields, cricket practice facilities, fenced children’s play areas including water play, netball courts, and installation of outdoor fitness equipment, are […]

TAFE NSW is delivering a pipeline of administrators to support galleries, museums, artists, and curators in bringing art exhibitions and events to life, with its new Certificate IV in Arts and Cultural Administration.  The new qualification provides practical hands-on experience and training specific to the arts and cultural events industry, so that learners graduate with […]

Indoor Pool at St Marys Ripples. Ripples St Marys has welcomed patrons back to the indoor pool which is now fully functional and available to keep up their swimming, aqua aerobics or learn to swim routines in the comfort of a heated pool during the winter months. After experiencing a significant failure of the filtering […]

The Saints crew were on hand to present Mallawa Public School with a grant for $5167 during the journey. Images courtesy: Justin and Alison Worboys, and Chelsea Russell, volunteer photographers with Variety. St Marys Rugby League Club’s terrific trio – Wazza, Burnsey and Mickey – put the pedal to the metal again, with Saints donating a […]

David Trist – 1982 (below) and 2024. Photos supplied by Mark Pentecost. IN 1984, the Commonwealth government held a meeting in St Marys to discuss the possibility of a new airport in western Sydney. Legend of the Nepean David Trist AOM was the Bank Manager of the Commonwealth Bank in St Marys at that time […]