By Lyn Forde – President/Research Officer of St Marys & District Historical Society Inc. THE first inhabitants were the Dharug aboriginal people. Fourteen tribes or “mobs” made up this language group and the people who inhabited both sides of South Creek were known as the Gomerrigal-Tongarra clan and they called the Penrith area “Mooroo Murak”. […]
09 January 2025
Coby Carruthers at the AMOTA. Photo courtesy of Anthony Powter / Australian Master of the Amateurs. SOUTHERN GC in Victoria hosted an electrifying convergence of Australia’s top amateur golf talents over the 3-6th January, with leading amateurs from across the globe all chasing the 2025 Men’s and Women’s Australian Master of the Amateurs Championship titles. […]
09 January 2025
Penrith Council has awarded Jessica Fox OAM the Key to the City, following her stunning successes over many years. Jessica’s achievements, and the accomplishments of the City’s Olympians and Paralympians, were recognised at a civic ceremony on Tuesday, 10 December. Penrith Mayor, Cr Todd Carney, said the City honoured Jessica for her outstanding sporting achievements, […]
12 December 2024
THE NSW Police Force (NSWPF) has proudly welcomed 298 new Probationary Constables, marking a historic moment as the largest class to graduate in a decade. “It was a pleasure to meet withthe 7 new Probationary Constables that have been allocated to Nepean Police Area Command,” saidMember for Penrith, Karen McKeown OAM. “This is an […]
12 December 2024
THE spirit of Christmas is alive and well, thanks to the efforts of the dedicated team from St Marys Diggers & Band Club. As part of their ongoing Our Community Cares initiative, staff members took time out of their busy schedules to volunteer at the Penrith Westfields gift-wrapping station. Under the leadership of CEO Marlene […]
12 December 2024
Delwyn and Andrew engagement. “I am proud to nominate Delwyn Paech for the ‘Legends of the Nepean’ in recognition of her dedication to bettering our community and beyond,” said Nadine Willis, Executive Director, Road Trauma Support Group (RTSG), NSW. “In May 2024, Delwyn was asked to host a morning tea for a bereaved Mother’s Day […]
12 December 2024
By Kellie Tickner, Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital Administrator PREPARE AHEAD FOR THE FIREWORKS FRENZY – Fireworks may make us humans happy and excited but the same isn’t true for our furry friends. Just like thunderstorms, the loud, unexpected noises of fireworks can cause our pet’s extreme distress. It’s therefore important to create a safe, calm […]
12 December 2024
100 years ago in December 1924, children of the Infants’ Department of Penrith’s District School had a very enjoyable time at the Nepean Picture Theatre when the annual Christmas Tree was held. A large number of children under the care of Miss Smith the mistress of the department had assembled at the theatre at 2pm […]
12 December 2024
Richmond – Ti Fox, Carolyn Lozier and Evelyn Oram. RICHMOND GC – Ti Fox / Carolyn Lozier & Evelyn Oram For Ti Fox, winning became an art form in 2024, as he strung together an impressive collection of results, including U16 winner Tasmania Junior Amateur; Penrith Open winner; Concord GC Major Pennant team – 7 […]
12 December 2024
THE Minns Labor Government has confirmed that on Saturday December 7th Penrith Beach will be reopen for summer. Penrith Beach provides access to a swimming spot for locals across western Sydney and visitors to cool down, relax and swim. More than 215,000 people visited Penrith Beach from 19 December 2023 to Anzac Day 2024, and […]
06 December 2024
