Photo from an unknown local newspaper A History page a while back was about the Railway Institute in Penrith and the various uses it enjoyed. Since then, I came across a newspaper article I had kept that had a connection to the building over 40 years ago. The review was by Lindsay Fisher. “Penrith’s Railway […]
10 July 2025
AS round 19 looms in the National Rugby League (I know! What? Round 19 already, wow!) I’ve given myself a little assignment. I’ve gone onto NRL.com and clicked on the ladder predictor. I’m keen to see where every team will end up once the season proper ends in round 27. Given that, let’s look at […]
10 July 2025
Jess Fox OAM. Photos courtesy of Paddle Australia. JESS Fox OAM has added another two gold medals to her burgeoning Canoe Slalom collection, winning the Women’s Kayak Short Final and the Women’s Kayak Cross Time Trial at World Cup 3 in Prague (Czechia). The International Canoe Federation (ICF) introduced two new events for World […]
04 July 2025
THE Minns Labor Government will strengthen laws, increase fines for poor quality operators and require the publication of safety and performance records, as part of an immediate package of reforms to improve transparency and rebuild trust in the early childhood education and care sector. The Minns Labor Government is committed to reforming the state’s early […]
04 July 2025
HUNDREDS more bus services are being added to the timetable in Western Sydney, with more frequent buses starting earlier and finishing later. A further 244 buses have been added to the service from Sunday 29th June. The extra services connect areas including Penrith, Blacktown, St Marys and Mount Druitt. The bus boost adds nearly 260 […]
04 July 2025
Penrith Mayor Todd Carney pictured at Regatta Park with the endorsed Community Strategic Plan, and supporting documents. PENRITH City Council has adopted a comprehensive suite of strategic planning documents that will shape the City’s future to 2041 and beyond. These documents are based on extensive community consultation and follow a four-week public exhibition period. The […]
04 July 2025
TAKE advantage of the July school holidays with Penrith City Council’s Mini Makers! This popular school holiday program offers families a vibrant atmosphere and a fantastic array of free activities for the kids. Families can look forward to face painting, garden games, Council’s Playvan, live music, and craft activities on Wednesday, 9 July at City […]
04 July 2025
Women’s Four – Jacqueline Swick OLY, Georgina Rowe OLY, Eliza Gaffney, Emmie Frederico. THE Australian Rowing Team capped off its World Rowing Cups series with a strong showing at the 2025 World Rowing Cup – Lucerne, where 29 Australian athletes stepped onto the podium across six crews. With the Rotsee providing a dramatic stage, Australia’s […]
04 July 2025
THE Member for Penrith, Karen McKeown OAM, said the NSW Budget is delivering for Penrith. “The 2025-26 NSW Budget is focused on securing the future of our essential services and unlocking the next era of economic growth across New South Wales as we rebuild essential services, invest in local communities, and drive economic growth across […]
25 June 2025
By Tony Fryer & Kerrie Davies THE St Marys RSL sub-Branch, Veterans Support Centre, and wider veteran community are mourning the loss of a man who truly embodied service and mateship — Ron Blakely. Ron’s contribution and dedication to the St Marys sub-Branch spanned over a decade, first as Assistant Secretary, then Vice President from […]
25 June 2025
