By Karen Corbett THIS week saw a massive milestone achievement for Robert Henderson who played his 400th game on the 19th July for St Clair Comets JRLC. Rob started playing for the club in Under 7s in 1996. In 2025 he is playing Open Mens Don Feltis Division 1. Over the years he has had […]
23 July 2025
PENRITH and Western Sydney are again in the spotlight with a recent visit from Matt Herricks, Head of International Sales at Dexter Laundry, a leading U.S. manufacturer of commercial laundry equipment. Mr Herricks made the journey from the United States to visit local laundromat owners Neville and Margaret Barnier, proud operators of The Busy Bubbles […]
17 July 2025
Drs Naman Dahiya and Caroline Ruth Mathias (centre) alongside the Da Vinci robot and fellows with the Advanced Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgical Training Program. NEPEAN Hospital is one of very few public hospitals offering robotic-assisted gynaecological surgery, and it’s improving outcomes for patients. THE program is delivering faster recoveries for patients with complex conditions such […]
17 July 2025
SYDNEY’S Sunset Bash continues to grow, with one of Australian country music’s most loved singer-songwriters Brad Cox headlining on Saturday 20 September in Penrith. Known for captivating audiences with his authentic spirit and down-to-earth persona, Cox has carved a remarkable path in the Australian music scene and boasts a string of chart-topping albums and hit […]
17 July 2025
Zoe Jackson and Jonah Pares (below) in action on Saturday night. Photos courtesy of Tanya Hawkins Photography. THE Penrith Panthers were on the road to Albury-Wodonga on Saturday, taking on the Bandits at the Lauren Jackson Sports Centre in Round 14 of the 2025 Mitsubishi Motors NBL1 East basketball competition. Caitie Jones scored 46 points […]
17 July 2025
Well-known local businessman and former Independent Penrith Councillor, Greg Evans, passed away last Sunday night in Matilda Private Hospital following a period of health issues and challenges. Greg was overseas when his health took a turn for the worse, and Greg’s family and friends banded together to have him flown home with medical assistance at […]
10 July 2025
Pictured: (L-R) Kyah Stonestreet, Aiden Blok, Tannah Ashford-Wykes. Courtesy of Bec Ashford-Wykes. Local cheerleaders 13-year old Tannah Ashford-Wykes, 11-year old Aiden Blok and 12-year-old Kyah Stonestreet are all members of the Australian Cheer Union (ACU) team, which finished as World Champions at the 2025 International Cheer Union (ICU) Junior World Cheerleading Championships, which were held […]
10 July 2025
Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully and Bradfield Development Authority (BDA) CEO Ken Morrison welcomed the public to Bradfield City Centre’s inaugural Community Open Day on Saturday 28th June, showcasing Australia’s first new city to be built in one hundred years. The sold-out free event saw 1,000 visitors from the community take guided […]
10 July 2025
Looking for a fantastic family day out? Look no further than the 37th annual NSW All Holden Day, set to roar into the Hawkesbury Showground on Sunday, 3 August. This iconic motoring event is a celebration of Australia’s beloved Holden brand, with more than 850 original and customised vehicles on display – from classic sedans […]
10 July 2025
By Kellie Tickner, Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital Administrator Eighteen-year-old Leo is no ordinary cat. A gentle, wise old soul, Leo has spent his golden years basking in the sun and enjoying the quiet comforts of home. But last month, his peaceful routine was shattered when he was attacked by a dog right on his own […]
10 July 2025
