Nepean Blue Mountains Health’s Needle & Syringe team members recently got their art on and gave an old power box a glow up. The vibrant mural shows people gathered in yarning circles, symbolising unity and respect – a great way to represent the team! Not only does it make for an easier and more accessible […]
10 October 2024
Penrith City Council is thrilled to announce that the Real Festival 2024, held on September 20 and 21 at Tench Reserve, drew 45,000 attendees over the two days. With great weather, the stunning backdrop of the Nepean River and a jam-packed program, it’s no surprise that festival-goers flocked to Penrith to enjoy this year’s festivities. […]
10 October 2024
THE Sum of Us by David Stevens, directed by Anthony Brown, will grace the stage at The Ruby Theatre this October. This heart-warming and bittersweet comedy offers performances on the 18th, 19th, 25th, and 26th at 7 pm, with matinee shows on the 20th and 27th at 3 pm. Written by Australian playwright and Academy […]
10 October 2024
Tracee and Martin. Martin (Marty) Romer is a Life Member of Emu Plains Little Athletics Club, a member of Emu Plains Cricket Club for over 34 years and a member of Emu Plains Rugby League Club for over 30 years. A first grade cricketer from 1990-2024, Marty has played over 300 games for Emu Plains, […]
10 October 2024
Photo of grave courtesy of Find a Grave Website. By Lyn Forde – President/Research Officer of St Marys & District Historical Society Inc. IN 1882 Alfred Colless’s “Nepean Times” newspaper originally had eight pages that later increased to ten selling at 3d (pence) a copy. Early in the 1890’s he bought out the “Penrith Argus” […]
10 October 2024
By Kellie Tickner, Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital Administrator Parvovirus is a highly contagious and often deadly disease that affects dogs, particularly puppies and unvaccinated pets. With positive cases reported in Western Sydney, protecting the local pet population has become a key priority. Last weekend, the team from Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital partnered with the RSPCA […]
10 October 2024
William Hunt in action at One Raceway. Photo courtesy of RbMotoLens / Motorcycling Australia THE 2024 mi-bike Motorcycle Insurance Australian Superbike Championship, presented by Motul (ASBK), returned to One Raceway (formerly Wakefield Park) over the 4-6 October, featuring the Pirelli Australian Superbikes, Michelin Supersport, Race & Road Supersport 300, ShopYamaha R3 Cup and bLU cRU […]
10 October 2024
South Ward Councillor Sue Day and the second on her independent ticket, Councillor Faithe Skinner. THE NSW Electoral Commission has confirmed the final results for the Penrith Local Government elections. Your 15 elected Councillors are listed below. The ALP has 9 Councillors in total, meaning they will effectively have dominance on Council and will get […]
04 October 2024
October is Small Business Month, a time to recognise and celebrate the vital role that small businesses play in our communities. State Member for Badgerys Creek, Tanya Davies MP is recognising the important role of the many small businesses in our area. “With over 850,000 small businesses across NSW, these enterprises are the backbone of […]
04 October 2024
IT is with great sadness that Council has announced that former Mayor and Councillor Jim Aitken has passed away. Jim, a local businessman, was a Councillor for 28 years giving incredible service to the local community. He served as Mayor of the city and was a well-known successful businessman providing lots of local jobs.
04 October 2024
