By Kellie Tickner, Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital Administrator WHILST lumps on pets are more frequently seen in older pets, they can also appear on younger animals too. But what do you do if you find that lump or bump on your pet? Sometimes, they are harmless, but every so often they are a sign that […]
16 August 2023
A Penrith family attending Trees for Dad 2022. 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 fifth year on Sunday 3 September at Peppermint Reserve in Kingswood. Community members are invited to plant trees and shrubs in celebration […]
11 August 2023
The Future of Creativity in the Mirror of Artificial Intelligence By Associate Professor Donna Hewitt, Head of Department, Creative Arts and Communication. AI is a hot topic at present. Alongside the many positives of AI, there is also much fear arising through the media about its potential threats. Will AI replace human creativity and take […]
11 August 2023
Every year since they opened their doors, Atmosphere Fitness has given away something generous to help keep the local community motivated and active during the challenging season. How to enter? Simply work out at Atmosphere Fitness or Atmosphere Fitness Signature, grab an entry ticket fill out your details, pop it in the barrel and you’re […]
07 June 2023
The free Microchipping Day for cats and dogs is back! If you have any questions about your pet’s care, come down and talk to the friendly pet experts from Council’s Animal Services team, Animal Welfare, RSPCA, Cat Protection Society and Greencross Vets. Microchipping your pet is an important part of their care. If they ever […]
21 April 2023
The Magical Easter Fun Day will be held on Saturday 1st April at Coachman’s Park THE annual Easter egg hunt and family fun day presented by St Marys Town Centre will be back at Coachman’s Park for 2023. The local community are invited to enjoy a day of free magical fun and entertainment including an […]
20 March 2023
Stuart Ayres MP, Member for Penrith joined Minister for Education and Early Learning, Sarah Mitchell at Little Joeys Preschool Cambridge Park to meet with two local recipients of NSW Government Early Childhood Education Scholarships. Stuart Ayres said Chloe and Sarah who both work at Little Joeys join more than 1,000 aspiring early childhood educators in […]
01 March 2023
(L-R) Penrith City Council’s Director City Futures Kylie Powell, Journalist Helen Dalley, Member for Londonderry Prue Car, Penrith Deputy Mayor Todd Carney, and Journalist and MC Juanita Phillips at the Connected St Marys event, held as part of Council’s Positively Penrith Symposium Series. THE potential of St Marys’ growth and connection as a City Centre […]
25 November 2022
EMU PLAINS, Cambridge Park, Penrith, Richmond, Mount Druitt and Nepal Himalaya Lions clubs gathered at Emu Plains Lions Park on Sunday 18th September, celebrating 75 wonderful years of Lions Club Australia with a community BBQ. Melissa McIntosh MP, Federal member for Penrith, and Penrith City Mayor Tricia Hitchen were two of the special guests on […]
23 September 2022
Australia has spoken – and changed government – following the federal election held last weekend. In a sweeping victory, Labor was elevated to power with Anthony Albanese becoming the 31st Prime Minister of Australia. Locally, the voting trend wasn’t in-step with the rest of the country with Liberal incumbent Melissa McIntosh smashing it in the […]
26 May 2022
