PENRITH is being called on to turn the town pink throughout October as the community comes together to raise funds and awareness for people affected by cancer. Penrith was selected by the McGrath Foundation as the first metropolitan area to take part in its Pink Up Your Town campaign, with local businesses, schools, community groups […]

ST MARYS Rugby League Club is proud to have been inducted into the Variety Bash Hall of Fame, recognising more than 26 years of support, fundraising and commitment to Variety – the Children’s Charity. The recognition celebrates the Club’s long-standing involvement in the Variety Bash community, which began in 2000 when the St Marys Rugby […]

Brian Charman, Greyhound Racing NSW Chief Racing Officer, Lorraine Barrington (Richmond Board member), Brian Barrington (Richmond Board member),  Melinda Finn (Richmond Club President); and Troy Carney, Penrith Mayor. IT’S been quite a while between drinks, but Penrith Mayor Todd Carney still has an affinity with greyhound racing, and he ventured to his local track at […]

A COMMUNITY fundraiser celebrating the art of pottery has delivered a record result for Junction 142, with $25,301 raised through this year’s Empty Bowls event. The funds were officially handed over to Junction 142’s John Cox on Wednesday night by the Blue Mountains Clay Collective, with board members and volunteers from both organisations on hand […]

Penrith Mayor Todd Carney and Deputy Mayor Hollie McLean. COUNCILLOR Todd Carney was elected Mayor of Penrith City for a third consecutive term, at the Ordinary Council Meeting held last night. Cr Hollie McLean was elected Deputy Mayor. Mayor Carney, a long-time resident who was first elected to Council in September 2016, said it was […]

By Jo Tomic, St Marys Town Centre Manager St Marys is truly fortunate to have remarkable community figures. Remembering Norma Thorburn Mrs St Marys, Norma Thorburn, passed away earlier this year. Norma had dedicated many years to the Spring Festival, at a time when things were quite different from today. The parade would see over […]

The Walkers.  Photos: Noel Rowsell CHRIS Barton completed his four-day fund-raising walk from Newcastle to Penrith on Sunday afternoon at the Penrith Paceway, cheered on by fellow walkers and members of the community who shared in the achievement of the feat on behalf of Steps for the Love of Living. “Action always starts with a […]

Photos: Noel Rowsell THE Penrith Relay for Life Committee was overjoyed at the event’s success.  “Thank you to every single person who helped make our special 25th Penrith Relay For Life such an outstanding success. It was truly inspiring to see the Penrith community come together in support of people affected by cancer. A heartfelt […]

Penrith Mayor Todd Carney and Senator Tony Sheldon with members of the RFS and SES in Penrith. AS part of EmergencyRedi Week (14 to 20 September), Penrith City Council is encouraging residents to take simple steps now to prepare for emergencies. To support residents, Council has developed a series of videos to help people understand […]

Penrith Mayor Todd Carney in St Marys to launch the FOGO in Business campaign. PENRITH City Council is helping local businesses prepare for major food waste reform through a new program designed to support the transition to food organics recycling. With the NSW Government’s FOGO business mandates commencing in July 2026 for relevant businesses, Council […]