OLYMPIC gold-medal winning sisters Jessica Fox OAM and Noemie Fox have shared The Don Award, presented at Monday night’s Sport Australia Hall of Fame Inductions & Awards Gala Dinner at Crown Melbourne. The Don Award, introduced in 1998 and named for the Sport Australia Hall of Fame’s inaugural Inductee, Sir Donald Bradman AC, honours an […]
20 November 2024
APPRENTICES from across NSW have been recognised for their dedication and resilience, receiving the Bert Evans Apprentice Scholarship, which offers life-changing support to those facing hardship. This $15,000 scholarship, spread over three years, was awarded to 150 apprentices who have shown exceptional skill and commitment to vocational education and training, despite overcoming significant challenges. The […]
20 November 2024
The Nepean (top) and (below) Hawkesbury Rivers. Photos by Noel Rowsell THE NSW Reconstruction Authority (RA) has launched its inaugural ‘Living with the River’ photo competition to celebrate the Hawkesbury-Nepean River and illustrate some of the risks for communities living on a floodplain. The Living with the River photo competition highlights the resilience and adaptability […]
20 November 2024
DRESS up to the nines and step aboard the Nepean Belle Paddlewheeler and set sail with your complimentary sparkling cocktail for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration that will transport you straight to the dazzling lights of Las Vegas! Prepare to be swept off your feet as the incomparable David Cazalet takes the stage, channelling […]
20 November 2024
HSRCA Action from SMSP. Photos by Noel Rowsell WAYNE Wilson, President of the Historic Sports and Racing Car Association reports “It’s the Grand Finale of 2024’s historic motor racing season – the HSRCA’s 2024 Summer Festival, featuring Formula Ford & Group S Enduro, plus all other historic categories, Modern Regularity (up to 2010) and Super […]
20 November 2024
By Kellie Tickner, Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital Administrator WHEN the summer sun blazes, a splash in the pool isn’t just refreshing for us but also for our water-loving canine companions. Whilst pool play can be fun and a fantastic way to keep your dog active, safety should always come first. Welcome to Pet Pool Safety […]
20 November 2024
Photo courtesy of Penrith City Library. By Lyn Forde – President/Research Officer of St Marys & District Historical Society Inc. FINE tributes were paid to the service of Mr E W Orth organist over many years and Sunday School Superintendent Mr C H Fulton at a social function held in Penrith’s St Stephen’s the Martyr […]
20 November 2024
BIG W is celebrating the launch of Jackie O’s new memoir, The Whole Truth, with an exclusive book signing at BIG W Penrith this Saturday 16 November 10:30am – 2:30pm. Within the highly anticipated memoir Jackie Henderson, known most as ‘Jackie O’ speaks candidly about her life in and out of the spotlight. Providing a […]
15 November 2024
The Coles store Management team. Photos supplied by Jean Vranich / Rotary Club of Penrith Valley. THE Rotary Club of Penrith Valley, with the support of the management and team of Coles at Westfield, Penrith, has been supporting the local community with non-perishable food items, collected in the “Big Red Cube” situated outside of the […]
15 November 2024
NEW laws to protect people from scammers have been introduced by the Albanese Government that will impose tough fines on banks, telcos and social media platforms if they fail to prevent, disrupt or detect scams. Federal Member for Macquarie, Susan Templeman, says participants at last month’s seniors’ forum held at Leonay with Assistant Minister for […]
15 November 2024
