Photo: Jo Tomic AFTER 22 years serving the St Clair community, Linda and Mick, the much loved owners of Mathews Meats, are hanging up their aprons and moving into a new chapter of life. It marks the end of an era for the popular local butcher shop, which has been part of countless family dinners, […]
28 May 2026
TANYA Davies MP says businesses struggling with surging costs are facing another hit under what she calls the Minns Labor Government’s “confused reusable coffee cup Bill.” Mrs Davies said Labor’s Environmental Legislation Amendment (Plastic Reduction and Container Recycling) Bill 2026 states that cafés and takeaway hospitality businesses are required to implement reusable takeaway cup schemes. […]
28 May 2026
By Karen McKeown OAM, Member for Penrith AS National Volunteer Week comes to a close, it is always great to see Penrith locals honoured for their tireless dedication and contribution to the community at the Premier’s Volunteer Reception. The reception, hosted by Premier Chris Minns, acknowledged and celebrated the significant contributions that volunteers in NSW […]
28 May 2026
JOHN Holland had the pleasure of welcoming Chloe Maclean, a Year 10 student from CathWest Innovation College into the Penrith Stadium team, and what a week it’s been! “This local college is helping students build the skills they need to succeed and truly puts students in the driver’s seat of their future. CathWest Innovation College, […]
28 May 2026
THE Penrith branch of the National Servicemen’s Association (NASHOs) held its final Commemoration Service on Sunday 24th May, welcoming former Patron and local member of Parliament David Bradbury back as guest speaker. Age does not weary those who fell in service of Australia, but time has unfortunately caught up with those who returned from active […]
28 May 2026
Neridah James as Margaret in the Grimley Plays. THEATHRE is thriving in the Penrith area. Many community theatres are presenting shows in May. The Acting Factory Inc is presenting The Show Must Go On In Little Grimley opening in the Function Room of the Henry Sports Club. This production features the two, funny short plays […]
28 May 2026
By Kellie Tickner, Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital Administrator MANY cat owners have heard the term feline panleukopenia, sometimes called feline parvovirus, but few realise just how dangerous this disease can be until cases begin appearing in their own community. In recent weeks, veterinary clinics throughout Western Sydney have seen a noticeable increase in infections, highlighting […]
28 May 2026
A determined group of young athletes from New South Wales is turning ambition into action, committing wholeheartedly to the pursuit of representing Australia at one of the world’s most prestigious equestrian events. The Nexus Vaulting Team, a seven-member squad, is preparing for the 2026 FEI World Championships in Aachen, Germany — a pinnacle competition in […]
28 May 2026
4-goal action from Saturday at Windsor Polo Club. #4 Tommy Fernandez (Windsor Black). Photo: Noel Rowsell THE Autumn Polo season has come to a close in the Hawkesbury, with Windsor Polo Club hosting the final event of the season. Kim McDougall of M Polo Management said, “That’s a wrap for Autumn 2026! Thank you everyone […]
28 May 2026
Photo: Pauly Foster WITH the origin series upon us and the Dally M judging now going behind closed doors, it usually signals the half way point of the season proper. I thought I’d have a look at every team thus far this season and give them all a rating out of 10. I’ll also nominate […]
28 May 2026
