THE Minns Labor Government is delivering more than $200 million in school upgrades and maintenance works over the summer holidays, with students at hundreds of schools set to return to new and improved classrooms and facilities for the start of Term 1, 2026. Almost 850 public schools across NSW have benefited from works delivered during […]

I WAS a teenager when five loathsome monsters took the life of beautiful Anita Cobby, and like everyone else old enough to remember this horrific crime, it is etched in my mind forever as a stark reminder that unspeakable evil does exist.  A young nurse in the prime of her life, Anita was snatched from […]

A repaired section of the riverbank on River Road, Emu Plains has reopened. PENRITH City Council has reopened a repaired section of the lower pathway along River Road, Emu Plains, restoring community access to part of the Great River Walk following flood damage in 2022.  The reopened section is located opposite the Penrith Regional Gallery […]

Cochrane Street and Links Road, Dunheved Business Park. THE barricades at the Ropes Crossing entry point to Western Connector Road have been removed but residents will or have already quickly discovered it is still a ‘road to nowhere’. Despite now being able to walk or ride along almost the entire length of the road (which […]

LOCAL Government Areas across NSW will play host to 111 inspirational Australians on 26 January as the Australia Day Ambassador Program, the largest in the country, enters its 36th year.   Set to take part in local events spanning the state, ambassadors for 2026 represent all facets of our community and what it means to […]

AFTER an incredible 65 years at Guido’s Haircare, Guido will be semi-retiring at the end of January. While he’s stepping back, you’ll still see his friendly face every Tuesday in the salon. Guido would love to thank all his loyal customers for the years of support, chats, and memories. If you’d like to pop in […]

THE Minns Labor Government is delivering 341 new police recruits to help make NSW safer with the largest class in 13 years attesting at the Goulburn Police Academy. Class 367 is the third record-breaking class to attest in 2025, proof that the Minns Labor Government’s reforms to police pay and recruitment are making inroads to […]

WHEN Daniel Tran woke up on a CT scanner after a devastating fall at work, he didn’t know if he’d ever walk again; let alone stand at his own wedding. In February 2024, Daniel, a heavy machinery mechanic, fell nine metres from a scissor lift when one of the legs became unstable. He was rushed […]

WELCOME to the world baby Jasper, Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District’s first baby of 2026, born at Nepean Hospital in the early hours of New Year’s Day. Proud parents Madeline and Seungjae welcomed their baby boy to mark a memorable and meaningful start to the year. As their very first baby, Jasper’s arrival made […]

Summer fun at Ripples on Australia Day. RIPPLES Aquatic and Leisure Centres at Penrith and St Marys are inviting the community to the biggest Australia Day pool party on Monday 26 January from 8am to 6pm!  With a free, fun-filled program, visitors will enjoy interactive workshops, be captivated by circus performances, and participate in a […]