A remarkable wave of generosity has swept through Penrith this year, leaving a trail of compassion and support in its wake.  WestCare Penrith, a local organisation dedicated to assisting those in need, found itself at the centre of  the high outpouring of goodwill. Donations poured in from every corner – cheques, toys of all shapes […]

WITH an ambitious aim to raise $10 million for kids’ health before Christmas, Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation (SCHF) is calling on local Penrith households to switch on their Christmas lights in support of this year’s Lights for Kids campaign.  Part of SCHF’s Christmas Appeal, Lights for Kids calls for local households, streets and businesses that […]

THE Minns Labor Government has announced a new ‘beach’ in Penrith, soon to be added to the list of NSW’s most iconic places to swim, that will ensure people in Western Sydney have a place to cool off over summer. In 2020, Penrith earned the title of the hottest place on earth with residents sweltering […]

Prestigious win: The award was received by representatives of FDC Construction, Bergstrom Architects, Club CEO Rod Desborough, Vice President David Cartwrightand Director Joe Borg. A masterstroke build, by FDC Construction, won best “Hospitality Buildings Refurbishment $10-$30 million” at the 2023 Master Builders Association Excellence in Construction Awards for the St Marys Rugby League Club $25 […]

COMMUTERS at selected locations across Sydney will be able to charge their electric vehicles, as part of the rollout of up to 50 chargers at transport hubs. Transport for NSW Acting Chief Technology and Innovation Officer Kurt Brissett  said through an agreement with Australian owned charge point provider JOLT, a fast EV charger has been […]

Penrith City Council General Manager Andrew Moore, Penrith Mayor Todd Carney, and Member for Penrith Karen McKeown OAM MP in front of City Park’s central lawn. City Park’s new amenities building is bringing some of Penrith’s past into the present, with the façade constructed using bricks made by St Marys local William Fleming in the […]

Dhanvin Menon with family (below) and sub-Branch members at Penrith RSL Club.  Photos by Noel Rowsell The City of Penrith RSL Club Ltd and City of Penrith RSL sub-Branch have agreed to jointly fund a Scholarship in the Young Endeavour Youth Scheme for a cadet at Training Ship (TS) Nepean. This year’s scholarship nominees were […]

Emu Plains Lions Club wish to announce they will be selling ‘real’ Christmas trees on Saturday 9th December, at Lions Park, Great Western Highway, Emu Plains. Just to remind customers, a banner announcing the date at the above location should be erected by Council about two weeks prior to the sale.  The trees are sourced […]

Proposed design concept for a shared path on Factory Road, Regentville. Penrith City Council is inviting community feedback on a proposed design concept for a shared path on Factory Road, Regentville. The design includes a 3-metre wide shared path on the northern side of Factory Road and will address the need for a safe and […]