Parker Street Reserve playing fields: (L-R) Troy Cooper, Brothers PJRLC; Andrew Moore, Penrith City Council; Blake South, Panthers Juniors; Member for Penrith Karen McKeown OAM; John Fowler, Brothers PJRLC and Penrith Mayor Tricia Hitchen. Penrith City Council has completed a series of major upgrades to Parker Street Reserve sports precinct and Hickeys Lane sportsground in […]
31 August 2023
A fun event was held last week at Panthers to celebrate Penrith CBD Corporation’s 10 year milestone. Those in attendance were treated to a video showing all of the events that CEO Gai Hawthorn OAM and the team at the CBD Corp have organised over the last ten years. It was a trip down memory […]
31 August 2023
With Gina Field, Nepean Regional Security IS it just me or does there appear to be an increase in armed robberies, hold ups and shootings? Now I am no rocket scientist or brain surgeon, however I have been very blessed (not) to have worked in many a club and pub over the past 25 years […]
31 August 2023
A new policy to manage student behaviour and support safe and positive learning environments will be available to NSW public school teachers before the end of the year. The Department of Education is now sharing its proposed Student Behaviour Policy with school leaders for feedback, following extensive consultation with education partners including the NSW Teachers […]
25 August 2023
(L-R) Penrith City Council General Manager Andrew Moore, Penrith Mayor Tricia Hitchen, Director Community and People Sandy Davies, Child Care Cluster Director Naomi Agius and Children Services Operations Manager, Jade Bradbury at Somerset Cottage. Penrith City Council has broadened its award-winning childcare services after taking operation of Somerset Cottage Children’s Centre at Nepean Hospital last […]
25 August 2023
The eagerly awaited Real Festival is set to make a triumphant return to Penrith, transforming the picturesque Nepean River into a spectacular fusion of creativity, entertainment, and engaging activities. From 15–17 September, this FREE family friendly event invites locals and visitors to immerse themselves and enjoy the atmosphere. A program full of captivating attractions for […]
25 August 2023
FOR Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day last week, Kimberwalli Aboriginal centre for Excellence in Whalan hosted a free community event on Darug land for the local preschools. Kids enjoyed a PlaySchool live concert, performances, face painting, and activities. The event was attended by Deputy Premier and Member for Londonderry, Prue Car. “It was […]
16 August 2023
Ten years ago the Penrith CBD Corporation was formed. Little did anyone know at that time, Penrith was about to embark on an incredible transformation. You only need to take a five minute drive or a half hour walk around the city to see it has improved by leaps and bounds over the past ten […]
16 August 2023
BlueScope has hosted a ceremony at its Western Sydney Service Centre (WSSC), Erskine Park, NSW, announcing BlueScope Board approval of a $415 million investment to build a 7th Metal Coating Line (MCL7). This significant investment in Australian manufacturing will add 240,000 tonnes per annum of metal coating capacity, alleviating cyclical supply bottlenecks whilst also removing […]
16 August 2023
A new state-of-the-art pathology laboratory at Nepean Hospital is providing staff the latest in cutting-edge medical technology to perform vital diagnostic testing. PATHOLOGY is a crucial tool in detecting, diagnosing and treating disease, as well as an important aspect of managing long-term medical conditions The new facility was officially opened by Minister for Health, Ryan […]
11 August 2023
