L to R: Wayne Willmington, Joh Dickens and Penrith MP Karen McKeown OAM. THE Rotary Club of Penrith gathered this week to celebrate a successful year of service and community achievement. It was a wonderful occasion defined by genuine fellowship and the enduring spirit of friendship that characterises the club. In true Rotary fashion, the […]
16 July 2026
Locomotive No. 2 (Stevo). Photos by Noel Rowsell THE fun returned to the lower Blue Mountains over 10-12 July, with the Blue Mountains Steam FunFest held at the historic Blue Mountains Locomotive Depot at Valley Heights. For the first time, Transport Heritage NSW brought historic Steam Locomotive 3265 from Thirlmere to FunFest, allowing visitors to […]
16 July 2026
A SPECIAL free exhibition is open at Penrith library throughout July, showcasing artwork created by neurodivergent young people aged 12-16yrs from across the Blue Mountains and Penrith. The “Under the same umbrella” exhibition is the culmination of the Thriving Together neuro-affirming art therapy program by Gateway Family Services. Funding for the project was delivered under […]
16 July 2026
WALLACIA Country Club has won the Division Four Pennant in the 2026 The Master Pennant competition, defeating Bingara Gorge 5.5-2.5 on Sunday morning at Lakeside Camden GC. For Wallacia, Justin Woodward produced the standout individual result of the Final, cruising to a 7&6 win over Leigh Sienkiewicz. Christopher Holmes backed him up with a 3&1 […]
16 July 2026
PENRITH Panthers great and Western Sydney icon Mark Geyer OAM has officially signed to be the first Ambassador for Link Wentworth’s flagship fundraising sleepout, Home Sweet, being held in Penrith on Friday 7 August 2026. The football legend is helping raise awareness for the fundraiser that will see more than 80 ‘sleepees’ spend the night […]
09 July 2026
Mel Rivera and Bill McDeed at their shop in Emu Plains. Photo: Kennedi Geyer GOURMET Meat Company, based in Emu Heights, has been named Champion in the Butcher category at the 2026 Australian Trades Small Business Champion Awards, recognising the business as one of the nation’s top performers in its field. The team was presented […]
09 July 2026
By Richard Emerson – Photos: Richard Emerson Photography. A touching tribute to the life of Alannah Sobolewski was unveiled on Sunday, June 28, as family, friends and members of the Copperheads SMC gathered at the site of the tragic accident that claimed her life in March 2021. The roadside memorial, located in Plumpton, had begun to […]
09 July 2026
MINCHINBURY Fruit Market has been a local institution on the Great Western Highway for over 60 years, with three generations of the Gauci family working tirelessly to provide fresh fruit and vegetables to residents of western Sydney and beyond. It has just been named the ‘NSW 2026 Retailer of the Year – People’s Choice Award’ […]
09 July 2026
By Kellie Tickner, Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital Administrator WE are often asked “should I take my dog to the off-leash dog park?”. These popular community spaces offer dogs the chance to exercise, explore and socialise, but they’re not the right fit for every dog. Understanding both the benefits and the potential risks can help you […]
09 July 2026
By Lyn Forde – President/Research Officer of St Marys & District Historical Society Inc. IN November 1945 questions came up on how the Blue Mountain’s train called “The Fish” came by the name. Jim Hartigan of Penrith who was a relief stationmaster in the Penrith district felt that with the train’s contemporary named “The Chips” […]
09 July 2026
