Noemie Fox, Kate Eckhardt and Jess Fox OAM – photo supplied by PNSW. Paddle NSW has announced its Team of the Year for the 2023/24 season is the Women’s Slalom Team of Jessica Fox OAM, Noemie Fox and PNSW Board Director Kate Eckhardt. The team secured the gold medal at the 2023 ICF Canoe Slalom […]
06 September 2024
Tim Anderson, Noemie Fox, and Jessica Fox at Penrith Whitewater Stadium. THE NSW Government has announced Penrith Whitewater Stadium will host the 2025 International Canoe Federation Slalom World Championships, with the NSW Government providing $2 million and the Federal Government $1.2 million to Paddle Australia to support hosting the event. Penrith City Council General […]
06 September 2024
Ella Tofaeono in action for New Zealand – photo courtesy of FIBA. THE New Zealand national women’s basketball team (Tall Ferns) have endured a disappointing result in the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026 Pre-Qualifying Tournament, which was held in Mexico at the Gimnasio Olimpico Juan de la Berrera indoor arena over 22-24 August. The […]
29 August 2024
Photo of William’s grave courtesy of Find a Grave website. By Lyn Forde – President/Research Officer of St Marys & District Historical Society Inc. William Minchin was born in Tipperary Ireland in 1774. He was the son of George Minchin. He was commissioned an Ensign and Adjutant of the NSW Corps in March 1797. He […]
29 August 2024
By Kellie Tickner, Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital Administrator BONNIE, a spirited five-year-old Jack Russell Terrier, had an encounter that her owners will never forget. What started as a typical day outdoors quickly turned into a harrowing experience when Bonnie crossed paths with a territorial plover. Known for their defensive nature, these birds can be fiercely […]
29 August 2024
Tricia Hitchen is one of the more-recognised and popular residents of Penrith, particularly through her 12 years of service with Penrith Council and her deep involvement with The Haven – Nepean Women’s Shelter. A former policewoman in her younger years, Tricia was awarded the Police Commissioner’s Commendation for Bravery, the Governor General’s award for Brave […]
29 August 2024
THE Clarendon Classic Machinery Rally is an annual event held in September at the Hawkesbury Showground. It’s running over the weekend of 21-22 September, hosted by the Sydney Antique Machinery Club Inc. This family friendly two-day event includes a great display of restored tractors and stationary engines, vintage cars, trucks, bikes, antique tools and more. […]
29 August 2024
East Ward’s Sabbie Kaur, Todd Carney and Garion Thain. AS the Labor ticket of five East Ward Candidates was the only nomination lodged, there is no need for East Ward to vote and the five will be automatically elected. They are: the most current Mayor, Todd Carney, Garion Thain, Sabbie Kaur, Edwin Mifsud and Libby […]
29 August 2024
IN East Ward Penrith, an uncontested election has been declared by the NSW Electoral Commission, which means the number of candidates who have nominated is equal to or less than the number to be elected. Voters enrolled in East Ward Penrith are NOT required to vote in the Local Government election on 14 September 2024. […]
29 August 2024
THIS Father’s Day, Gourmet Meat Company is offering customers a chance to win big with their exciting giveaway. Up for grabs is a Ziggy Classic Twin Grill BBQ, valued at $500, perfect for those backyard barbecues with Dad. In addition to the grand prize, there are five $50 Gourmet Meat Company vouchers to be won, […]
29 August 2024
