Penrith City Council is inviting the community to share their feedback on key plans and projects which will shape the future of the St Marys Town Centre.   The draft St Marys Town Centre Master Plan and design concept for the St Marys Central Park project will be on public exhibition from 4 to 30 […]

BETTER access to quality healthcare for people in the Penrith region is a priority for the Federal Member for Lindsay, Melissa McIntosh MP, who officially opened Specialist Radiology Kingswood recently. The new practice, which is located in the Somerset specialist building opposite Nepean Hospital will provide the latest technology for high quality scans, and a […]

Penrith City Council is developing an Events Strategy for 2025–2030 and calling for community feedback between now and Monday 25 November 2024.  Events are an integral thread in Penrith’s cultural fabric, contributing to significant economic and social benefits. The Events Strategy 2025–2030 will help Council to plan, develop and deliver great events across the Penrith […]

THE Pink Up Penrith Committee, dedicated to supporting Nepean Hospital’s McGrath Foundation Breast Care Nurses through vital fundraising and awareness campaigns, is excited to announce the contribution and support of Melissa McIntosh MP in this year’s Pink Up initiative. Melissa McIntosh MP has actively partnered with the Pink Up Penrith team and the McGrath Foundation […]

Deputy Mayor Cr Ross Fowler OAM and Penrith Mayor Cr Todd Carney. Penrith Councillor Todd Carney has been elected unopposed as Mayor of the City for a second consecutive term at tonight’s Ordinary Meeting of Council, with Councillor Ross Fowler OAM elected as Deputy Mayor. Cr Carney will serve as Mayor for the next two […]

(L-R) Elizabeth Spanos, Joshua Montillano and Susan Bor. Westfield destinations across Australia and New Zealand have announced 2024’s Westfield Local Heroes, welcoming communities to celebrate the incredible contribution these individuals make to their local community. The Westfield Local Heroes for 2024 at Westfield Penrith include: Recipient of the $20,000 grant: • Elizabeth Spanos, Penrith Community […]

Locomotive #218 at Bottom Points Station.  Photo by Noel Rowsell Lithgow’s Zig Zag Railway will celebrate its 155th anniversary this month, with a special event on Saturday 19th October designed to bring the whole community together, followed by a Halloween Ghost Ride on 26th October. With heritage bus and carnival rides, local artisan markets, entertainment […]

THE Minns Labor Government states they are helping to make renting fairer for 12,245 tenants in Penrith.  The Government’s suite of new measures will be introduced to the Parliament in October.  “The NSW Government is also launching a petition calling on renters in NSW to show their support for making renting fairer for everybody,” said […]

Nepean Blue Mountains Health’s Needle & Syringe team members recently got their art on and gave an old power box a glow up. The vibrant mural shows people gathered in yarning circles, symbolising unity and respect – a great way to represent the team! Not only does it make for an easier and more accessible […]

Penrith City Council is thrilled to announce that the Real Festival 2024, held on September 20 and 21 at Tench Reserve, drew 45,000 attendees over the two days.  With great weather, the stunning backdrop of the Nepean River and a jam-packed program, it’s no surprise that festival-goers flocked to Penrith to enjoy this year’s festivities. […]