David Trist – 1982 (below) and 2024. Photos supplied by Mark Pentecost. IN 1984, the Commonwealth government held a meeting in St Marys to discuss the possibility of a new airport in western Sydney. Legend of the Nepean David Trist AOM was the Bank Manager of the Commonwealth Bank in St Marys at that time […]

Penrith Mayor Todd Carney with the Penrith Community Kitchen Volunteer Committee Members. THE Penrith community came together on Friday night (21 June, 2024) for a night filled with community spirit, spectacular entertainment, and heartwarming true stories raising $67,000 for the Penrith Community Kitchen at the Mayoral Charity Fundraiser. Well-known Australian actor, author, television, and radio […]

THE first fully paid class of police recruits were sworn into the NSW Police Force (NSWPF) last week and will start duties at their new home stations this week.  The Attestation is also an opportunity to recognise the outstanding contribution of serving police officers to NSW. 169 new Probationary Constables will be welcomed into the […]

Jannawi Dance Clan TOGETHER with our community, Penrith City Council will celebrate NAIDOC Week 2024 with the return of its highly anticipated NAIDOC community event at Jamison Park from 10am to 3pm on Friday 12 July 2024.    The event program has been prepared in consultation with First Nations people and pays respect to the Dharug […]

THE electorate of Penrith has secured $295,143.00 in funding for a total of nine projects through the NSW Government’s 2023 Community Building Partnership Program.  Member for Penrith, Karen McKeown OAM said the State Government funds will deliver much-needed improvements to local facilities including that of Mama Lana’s Community Foundation for the purchase of a walkie […]

Member for Penrith Karen McKeown and Mayor of Penrith Todd Carney in the Regatta Park car park.       THE 90-space car park at Regatta Park will open this week, making it even easier for people to enjoy the recreational precinct.    The car park is centrally located within Regatta Park for convenient access […]

I was very honoured to represent Nepean News recently when I was asked to be a judge in the Mother of The Year award at the Nepean Foundation’s Annual Mothers Day Ball.  Presented by the Penrith & Nepean Rotary club, the sold-out event was held at St Marys Band Club last month. The focus was […]

Penrith Council posted about cost of living challenges on social media. “The reality is that 1/3 of Australians are currently experiencing financial hardship and/or food insecurity.” If you or someone you know, is doing it tough, you can access help by: • Visiting the National Debt Helpline website for step-by-step guides and useful information on […]

THE electorate of Penrith has secured $295,143.00 in funding for a total of nine projects through the NSW Government’s 2023 Community Building Partnership Program. “The State Government funds will deliver much-needed improvements to local facilities including Emu Plains Community Baptist Church, Our Lady of the Way Catholic Parish Emu Plains, Emu Heights Public School, and […]

IN an Australian-first, Australian Red Cross Lifeblood’s blood supply levels are now available to view in real-time in the hope it will encourage more people to donate more often. Research by the nation’s blood service found that 75% of Australians say they would donate blood if they knew their blood type was needed. Launching to […]