I was absolutely thrilled to learn that Anthony (Tony) Fryer has been named Penrith’s Citizen of the Year at the recent Penrith Council Local Celebration Awards. As someone who has known Tony for many years, I can say without hesitation that there is no one more deserving of this honour. Readers will have read about […]
23 July 2025
THE Royce Simmons Foundation is proud to announce the return of The Big Walk for its fourth consecutive year, a major fundraising initiative supporting dementia research. Founded by rugby league icon Royce Simmons, the Foundation continues its unwavering mission to increase awareness and fund cutting-edge research into dementia. The community’s generous support has already made […]
23 July 2025
SUE Bateman’s life changed dramatically a few years ago when she was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND). Sue is bravely living with MND and the constant challenges that it delivers. She is focused on raising money for research and raising awareness for others who don’t receive help due to their age at diagnosis. MND […]
23 July 2025
PENRITH’S very own rising star, BeBe Liu-Brennan, has been awarded the prestigious World Dancer of the Year title at the 2025 World Dance Movement in Italy — a globally renowned competition where thousands of dancers from around the world strive just to qualify. Representing Team Australia, BeBe’s journey to the world stage began in January […]
23 July 2025
By Kellie Tickner, Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital Administrator WITH the arrival of warmer winter days, dog owners across Penrith are keen to head outdoors and enjoy the sunshine with their furry companions. Local dog parks offer a great opportunity for dogs to run off-leash, burn energy, and socialise with other pups. But for these shared […]
23 July 2025
Bennett’s Wharf Nepean River – courtesy of Penrith Library By Lyn Forde – President/Research Officer of St Marys & District Historical Society Inc. IT is true that the closeness of water and the absence of not being able to swim, does over the years, take its toll on people at our local rivers and creeks. […]
23 July 2025
RUBY Productions is set to transport audiences to one of the most chilling chapters of American history with A Voice in the Dark: A Salem Story, written by Elizabeth Downing and directed by Christine Snell. The compelling play, staged at the John Lees Centre in Penrith this August, reimagines the infamous Salem witch trials through […]
23 July 2025
By Karen Corbett THIS week saw a massive milestone achievement for Robert Henderson who played his 400th game on the 19th July for St Clair Comets JRLC. Rob started playing for the club in Under 7s in 1996. In 2025 he is playing Open Mens Don Feltis Division 1. Over the years he has had […]
23 July 2025
PENRITH and Western Sydney are again in the spotlight with a recent visit from Matt Herricks, Head of International Sales at Dexter Laundry, a leading U.S. manufacturer of commercial laundry equipment. Mr Herricks made the journey from the United States to visit local laundromat owners Neville and Margaret Barnier, proud operators of The Busy Bubbles […]
17 July 2025
Drs Naman Dahiya and Caroline Ruth Mathias (centre) alongside the Da Vinci robot and fellows with the Advanced Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgical Training Program. NEPEAN Hospital is one of very few public hospitals offering robotic-assisted gynaecological surgery, and it’s improving outcomes for patients. THE program is delivering faster recoveries for patients with complex conditions such […]
17 July 2025
