THE NSW Police Force is encouraging everyone to look out for their mates and loved ones this Australia Day long weekend, as they launch a state-wide police operation. Operation Australia Day 2024 will commence now and will run until 11.59pm on Sunday 28 January 2024. Police will be out in numbers – on the ground, […]

Deputy Mayor of Penrith City Council, Clr Mark Davies, has commended his Council for proceeding with plans to hold two citizenship ceremonies this Australia Day, as well as a wide range of community events to celebrate the day. He has also taken the opportunity to have a swipe at the Prime Minister. “It brings me […]

WHEN the winner of the Magic Millions literally stormed home at the Gold Coast last week, 25 Penrith-based business people were cheering a little louder than most.  Why?  Because collectively they own 19.5% of the champion horse, Storm Boy.  After watching legendary Gai Waterhouse parade him through the beer garden of the Loggie, a  kick-in […]

Penrith residents are encouraged to celebrate the positive role women play in the community by nominating them for the 2024 Local Woman of the Year Awards. The Local Woman of the Year Awards is an annual program that provides MPs with the opportunity to recognise and celebrate the contributions of a local woman, aged 18 […]

Mark with the MCH allied-health team and Hospital Director, ready to go home. By Iain Steel Coming home from a motorcycle ride to Oberon with friends, Mark decided to take a familiar and scenic twisty-road detour. In a split second, Mark’s life was turned upside down, a car turned into his path, his beautiful Indian […]

WE are pleased to announce the addition of two new staff members who have joined our team to help further our community outreach programs. Our goal is to make a positive impact on the community and create multiple doorways into adult education and learning. College Principal, Eric Wright said “Our college has always been committed […]

WELCOME to Roman, the first baby born at Nepean Hospital for 2024.  Proud mum Reneece and dad George met little Roman, their first child, very early on the morning of January 1, as the new year dawned. “Congratulations! Always an honour and privilege for our Nepean Hospital team to share special moments like these with […]

Stage one of the $34.2 million upgrade opened in September 2023, including an adventure play space, multi-use lawn space, shaded picnic and BBQ areas, pathways leading to the river foreshore, over-water viewing platforms and kayak launch areas for local residents and visitors to enjoy. The school holidays is the perfect time to visit these exciting […]

PENRITH has its new and iconic green heart, opened by the Mayor Todd Carney, local member Karen McKeown OAM and General Manager Andrew Moore on 26th December, 2023. Located on the corner of Henry and Station Streets in the City Centre, the 7,000 sqm site has been transformed into a thriving green space with a […]