Turning the first sod in Warragamba for the new Warradale Men’s Shed.  Photos by Noel Rowsell IT was an exciting morning on 18th February, marking another milestone for the local community as members of the Warradale Men’s Shed, dignitaries and friends officially celebrated the start of construction on the new, purpose-built home for the Men’s […]

LEADER of the Opposition, Angus Taylor has announced his shadow ministry, which includes Lindsay MP Melissa McIntosh and brings back firebrand Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price and Andrew Hastie MP.  “Melissa McIntosh will take on the role of Shadow Minister for Families and Social Services, Shadow Minister for the NDIS, and Shadow Minister for Women,” Mr […]

AN innovative program that has been piloted by the Nepean Blue Mountains Primary Health Network to tackle family and domestic violence has been extended by the Federal Government. Federal Member for Macquarie, Susan Templeman, joined Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care, Rebecca White, and Assistant Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence, Ged Kearney, […]

TANYA Davies MP, Member for Badgerys Creek, has been endorsed by the Liberal Party to recontest the seat of Badgerys Creek at the upcoming NSW State Election scheduled for March 2027. Mrs Davies served as the Member for Mulgoa from 2011 to 2023 and since 2023 has served as the Member for Badgerys Creek. During […]

TWO major developments occurred this month for St Marys, with Penrith City Council voting to award the Design and Construction Contract for the St Marys Central Park project, and the NSW Government endorsing the St Marys Town Centre Masterplan following its development by Council in 2025. Awarding the contract will allow the next phases of […]

By Penrith Mayor Todd Carney  I AM delighted to share that Penrith City Council and the community’s long-held vision for a more vibrant and connected St Marys is set to become a reality. The NSW Government has given the green light that enables the implementation of the place-based, evidence-based St Marys Town Centre Master Plan, […]

THE Minns Labor Government is getting ready to launch a major motorcycle safety advertising blitz, investing in targeted behavioural change as part of its broader effort to reduce deaths and serious injuries on NSW roads. The campaign, Ride like everything’s out to get you, is designed to cut through with riders of all ages and […]

By Prue Car MP I’M pleased to share that I am returning to work tomorrow to kick off the new school year for 2026. Thank you so much to everyone who has supported me through what’s been a difficult seven months through my breast cancer journey. I have been incredibly lucky to receive an amazing […]

THIS week Penrith City Council recognised Penrith’s three outstanding residents named on the 2026 Australia Day Honours List. Mayor Clr Todd Carney thanked the recipients for their contributions to the City and beyond in a special Mayoral Minute. • Emu Plains resident Farah Madon was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for […]

CONSTRUCTION of a new Child and Adolescent Mental Health Unit at Nepean Hospital is nearing completion as the Minns Government works to improve access to mental healthcare across New South Wales. The purpose-built unit, delivered as part of the NSW Government’s $700 million Statewide Mental Health Infrastructure Program, will provide specialist mental healthcare to young […]