More than 140 vulnerable children were supported across 34 safe homes across the Western Sydney Nepean Blue Mountains District following the NSW Government’s drive to increase the number of emergency foster carers across the state.  Emergency foster carers provide a safe environment for a child or sibling group at short notice and mean fewer children […]

Michelle (centre) has been photographed alongside Board Director, Mia Steele (left), and RPSCA NSW CEO, Steve Coleman (right). This month, the NSW RSPCA Volunteer of the Year Awards were held at Yagoona. The Runner Up was awarded to Michelle Dreaper from South Penrith. For the last eight years, Michelle has been a standout volunteer and […]

Expressions of interest have now been invited for a partner to transform Penrith stadium into a sporting and entertainment precinct. The NSW Government states that Penrith Stadium is proposed to become a superior venue for different forms of entertainment, significantly improving the experience for spectators, with more food outlets and amenities, new scoreboards and ribbon […]

SINCE June 2023, Penrith City Council has been trialling food organic and garden organic (FOGO) bins in 160 complexes alongside existing collect and return waste services. The results are impressive, with less than 1% contamination overall.  Following this success, Council is rolling out FOGO to all multi-unit dwellings across the Local Government Area this year. […]

THE natural beauty of Capella Reserve in Erskine Park has been revitalised by Penrith City Council. The project, which was carried out in consultation with feedback from Erskine Park residents, has enhanced the reserve’s functionality as a space for residents to enjoy a picnic, rest or walk.    The Capella Reserve upgrade features new spaces […]

By Prime Minister Anthony Albanese WE know Australians are feeling under pressure. That’s why our budget is designed to deliver for every Australian, in every part of our economy and every part of our country. There are tax cuts for every Australian taxpayer – not just some. There is energy bill relief for every Australian […]

By Councillor Tricia Hitchen I have had the privilege of knowing Colin Kelson, or Pussa to his friends for a very long time.  The word hero is used a lot these days, but it’s people like Col who truly deserve that title. Col joined the Navy in 1964. During his service at sea he served […]

The NSW Government will provide $230 million over four years as part of an emergency package to enhance support for domestic, family and sexual violence (DFSV) victim-survivors and expand programs that reduce the rate of violence against women and children. Nearly 1 in 4 women and 1 in 8 men in Australia have experienced violence […]