THE most popular family in Penrith have been honoured this week – the fabulous Fox family!   “You might know Jess and Noemie Fox – the sisters who brought home three Olympic gold medals this year – but their family’s legacy runs deep. Their parents, Richard and Myriam, are both multi-world canoe slalom champions,” said […]

Penrith City Council will receive up to $500,000 from the Minns Government to make it cheaper, faster and easier to host free-entry street parties, festivals or markets that benefit the Penrith community and local businesses.  As part of the NSW Government’s cost-of-living focus and crusade against red tape, Penrith City Council is among 16 councils […]

East Ward’s Sabbie Kaur, Todd Carney and Garion Thain. AS the Labor ticket of five East Ward Candidates was the only nomination lodged, there is no need for East Ward to vote and the five will be automatically elected.  They are:  the most current Mayor, Todd Carney, Garion Thain, Sabbie Kaur,  Edwin Mifsud and Libby […]

IN East Ward Penrith, an uncontested election has been declared by the NSW Electoral Commission, which means the number of candidates who have nominated is equal to or less than the number to be elected. Voters enrolled in East Ward Penrith are NOT required to vote in the Local Government election on 14 September 2024.  […]

THIS Father’s Day, Gourmet Meat Company is offering customers a chance to win big with their exciting giveaway. Up for grabs is a Ziggy Classic Twin Grill BBQ, valued at $500, perfect for those backyard barbecues with Dad. In addition to the grand prize, there are five $50 Gourmet Meat Company vouchers to be won, […]

TANYA Davies MP, Member for Badgerys Creek is encouraging local incorporated not-for-profit community organisations and NSW local councils to apply for funding through the 2025 NSW Seniors Festival Grants program. “These grants will go towards delivering important events and activities to ensure our wonderful seniors stay connected and active across the community,” said Tanya Davies. […]

WOW! Day 10 is complete, and that brings Royce’s Big Walk to an incredible close. 300km walked in just 10 days—starting from the Royce, and finishing at the Royce, with one final walk to Panthers Stadium. The moment Royce, his family, and his crew walked around the stadium was unforgettable. The stadium roared with support […]

One of the many handwritten personalised notes from a participant at Trees for Dad 2023. IF you’re looking for something to gift Dad for Father’s Day, Penrith City Council’s annual Trees for Dad community tree planting event returns for its sixth year on Sunday 1 September at Blue Hills Wetland in Glenmore Park.   Everyone […]

THE 8th annual ‘Think Outside the Square (TOTS) Blanket Challenge’ is thrilled to have been able to donate a total of 680 blankets to go to the homeless, domestic violence survivors, cancer patients and youth in crisis. The TOTS Blanket Challenge which runs between 1 April and 31 July out of coworking space, The Creative […]

FOR the month of October, the city of Penrith has an important mission: to turn the entire town pink in support of breast cancer awareness. A few years ago, the McGrath Foundation selected Penrith as the first metropolitan area to lead the “Pink Up Your Town” campaign, and since then, the community has embraced the […]