THE NSW Police Force (NSWPF) has proudly welcomed 298 new Probationary Constables, marking a historic moment as the largest class to graduate in a decade.  “It was a pleasure to meet withthe 7 new Probationary Constables that have been allocated to Nepean Police Area Command,” saidMember for Penrith, Karen McKeown OAM.   “This is an […]

THE spirit of Christmas is alive and well, thanks to the efforts of the dedicated team from St Marys Diggers & Band Club. As part of their ongoing Our Community Cares initiative, staff members took time out of their busy schedules to volunteer at the Penrith Westfields gift-wrapping station. Under the leadership of CEO Marlene […]

THE Minns Labor Government has confirmed that on Saturday December 7th Penrith Beach will be reopen for summer. Penrith Beach provides access to a swimming spot for locals across western Sydney and visitors to cool down, relax and swim. More than 215,000 people visited Penrith Beach from 19 December 2023 to Anzac Day 2024, and […]

THE Cancer Council has launched ‘Stars of Penrith Dance for Cancer’ to announce the 2025 Stars and Dancers taking to the stage on Friday 21st March 2025. Stars of Penrith features 10 local personalities, who are learning to dance in 12 weeks with the help of our fabulously talented dance teachers, whilst raising funds for […]

Eleven-year-old Charlie Jancso from Wentworth Falls has been named winner of the “Budding Builder” competition after constructing an impressive replica of the Nepean Hospital buildings. Member for Penrith, Karen McKeown OAM visited the site of the $1 billion Nepean Hospital Redevelopment this week to announce the winner and meet the finalists of the competition. The […]

Hawkesbury Councillor Mike Creed has been preselected as the Liberal Federal Candidate for Macquarie. Councillor Mike Creed is a Macquarie local, born and bred in the lower Mountains and now serving his second term as a Councillor on Hawkesbury Council. Mr Creed’s bio states he’s “Passionate about our vast electorate and communities, he will campaign […]

Upgrades are underway at Jamison Park Netball Courts, with resurfacing work being carried out on a large bank of 23 courts. This project aims to enhance the playing surfaces and improve drainage at the facility. WORK is underway on vital upgrades at the Jamison Park Netball Courts, to ensure a smooth start to the next […]

APPRENTICES from across NSW have been recognised for their dedication and resilience, receiving the Bert Evans Apprentice Scholarship, which offers life-changing support to those facing hardship.  This $15,000 scholarship, spread over three years, was awarded to 150 apprentices who have shown exceptional skill and commitment to vocational education and training, despite overcoming significant challenges.  The […]

The Nepean (top) and (below) Hawkesbury Rivers.  Photos by Noel Rowsell THE NSW Reconstruction Authority (RA) has launched its inaugural ‘Living with the River’ photo competition to celebrate the Hawkesbury-Nepean River and illustrate some of the risks for communities living on a floodplain.  The Living with the River photo competition highlights the resilience and adaptability […]