Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully and Bradfield Development Authority (BDA) CEO Ken Morrison welcomed the public to Bradfield City Centre’s inaugural Community Open Day on Saturday 28th June, showcasing Australia’s first new city to be built in one hundred years. The sold-out free event saw 1,000 visitors from the community take guided […]

THE Minns Labor Government will strengthen laws, increase fines for poor quality operators and require the publication of safety and performance records, as part of an immediate package of reforms to improve transparency and rebuild trust in the early childhood education and care sector.  The Minns Labor Government is committed to reforming the state’s early […]

HUNDREDS more bus services are being added to the timetable in Western Sydney, with more frequent buses starting earlier and finishing later. A further 244 buses have been added to the service from Sunday 29th June. The extra services connect areas including Penrith, Blacktown, St Marys and Mount Druitt. The bus boost adds nearly 260 […]

Penrith Mayor Todd Carney pictured at Regatta Park with the endorsed Community Strategic Plan, and supporting documents. PENRITH City Council has adopted a comprehensive suite of strategic planning documents that will shape the City’s future to 2041 and beyond. These documents are based on extensive community consultation and follow a four-week public exhibition period.  The […]

THE Member for Penrith, Karen McKeown OAM, said the NSW Budget is delivering for Penrith.  “The 2025-26 NSW Budget is focused on securing the future of our essential services and unlocking the next era of economic growth across New South Wales as we rebuild essential services, invest in local communities, and drive economic growth across […]

By Tony Fryer & Kerrie Davies THE St Marys RSL sub-Branch, Veterans Support Centre, and wider veteran community are mourning the loss of a man who truly embodied service and mateship — Ron Blakely. Ron’s contribution and dedication to the St Marys sub-Branch spanned over a decade, first as Assistant Secretary, then Vice President from […]

C-17 Globemaster THE Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) will conduct an airshow at RAAF Base Richmond over the weekend of 27 – 28 September, commemorating 100 years of RAAF Base Richmond; our second oldest Air Force base and the oldest in NSW. The airshow will be an exhilarating aviation experience showcasing Australian Defence Force aircraft, […]

Member for Penrith Karen McKeown and Penrith Mayor Todd Carney in front of the old playspace at Parker Street Reserve. ANOTHER popular sport and recreation facility is getting a makeover as part of Penrith City Council’s ongoing work to improve liveability in Penrith.   Parker Street Reserve will be enhanced with a new playspace, refurbishment […]

THE Minns Labor Government has announced a substantial $9.2 million investment aimed at enhancing Western Sydney’s premier swim spot, Penrith Beach, alongside upgrades to the Sydney International Regatta Centre and Penrith Whitewater Stadium. This funding, allocated in the 2025-26 Budget, signals ongoing support for the Penrith Lakes precinct’s development as a top-tier destination for recreation, […]

IN a world where good news too often takes a back seat, the Penrith Gaels Club has once again reminded us of the power of community, compassion, and generosity. Following another successful St Patrick’s Charity Golf Day, the club has proudly donated proceeds to Ronald McDonald House Charities Greater Western Sydney – an organisation that […]