A repaired section of the riverbank on River Road, Emu Plains has reopened. PENRITH City Council has reopened a repaired section of the lower pathway along River Road, Emu Plains, restoring community access to part of the Great River Walk following flood damage in 2022. The reopened section is located opposite the Penrith Regional Gallery […]
22 January 2026
Cochrane Street and Links Road, Dunheved Business Park. THE barricades at the Ropes Crossing entry point to Western Connector Road have been removed but residents will or have already quickly discovered it is still a ‘road to nowhere’. Despite now being able to walk or ride along almost the entire length of the road (which […]
22 January 2026
Presented by Jally Entertainment WITNESS the excitement and high energy of the 1970’s with the electrifying, Village People Experience! This dynamic, dazzling tribute features a live band, flamboyant costumes, and sensational performers capturing the true essence of The Village People. This is the ultimate tribute to themost iconic group of the disco – loving 70’s! […]
22 January 2026
Culture Fusion. COUNCIL’S free and popular multicultural event, Culture Fusion, is back for a third year to celebrate Penrith’s diverse community. This two-day festival will be held on Saturday 21 February and Sunday 22 February in St Marys. With a new central location in Queen Street, St Marys and extended event hours, Culture Fusion […]
22 January 2026
By Kellie Tickner, Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital Administrator WITH the school year back in full swing, routines are settling in and households are finding their rhythm again. It’s also a great reminder that learning doesn’t just apply to kids — puppies benefit enormously from early education too. Those first few months of a puppy’s life […]
22 January 2026
Liam Phillips in action at USC Salkehatchie. Photos courtesy of @jaquantaefilmandco IN August 2024, Liam Phillips (Jamisontown) signed a letter of intent to play for USC Salkehatchie Men’s Basketball in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). Phillips, a 6’5” (195.5cm), 165-pound (75kg) guard joined the program as the seventh Aussie to sign with Salkehatchie […]
22 January 2026
Newspaper photo of Peter from the Melbourne Herald By Lyn Forde – President/Research Officer of St Marys & District Historical Society Inc. IN October 1914, a group of young officers of the newly formed Australian Flying Corps met in Victoria. They decided that an Australian Aero club should be formed to be affiliated with the […]
22 January 2026
Hello Wren Maree Geyer A LOT has happened in the 5 weeks since I penned my last column here for the Nepean News. The Ashes has been run and won, convincingly by the Aussies. After lots of bravado leading into this series, the Pom’s huff and puff and “Bazball” chat was merely just that, all […]
22 January 2026
LOCAL Government Areas across NSW will play host to 111 inspirational Australians on 26 January as the Australia Day Ambassador Program, the largest in the country, enters its 36th year. Set to take part in local events spanning the state, ambassadors for 2026 represent all facets of our community and what it means to […]
15 January 2026
AFTER an incredible 65 years at Guido’s Haircare, Guido will be semi-retiring at the end of January. While he’s stepping back, you’ll still see his friendly face every Tuesday in the salon. Guido would love to thank all his loyal customers for the years of support, chats, and memories. If you’d like to pop in […]
15 January 2026
