By Kellie Tickner, Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital Administrator WITH the school year back in full swing, routines are settling in and households are finding their rhythm again. It’s also a great reminder that learning doesn’t just apply to kids — puppies benefit enormously from early education too. Those first few months of a puppy’s life […]
22 January 2026
Liam Phillips in action at USC Salkehatchie. Photos courtesy of @jaquantaefilmandco IN August 2024, Liam Phillips (Jamisontown) signed a letter of intent to play for USC Salkehatchie Men’s Basketball in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). Phillips, a 6’5” (195.5cm), 165-pound (75kg) guard joined the program as the seventh Aussie to sign with Salkehatchie […]
22 January 2026
Newspaper photo of Peter from the Melbourne Herald By Lyn Forde – President/Research Officer of St Marys & District Historical Society Inc. IN October 1914, a group of young officers of the newly formed Australian Flying Corps met in Victoria. They decided that an Australian Aero club should be formed to be affiliated with the […]
22 January 2026
Hello Wren Maree Geyer A LOT has happened in the 5 weeks since I penned my last column here for the Nepean News. The Ashes has been run and won, convincingly by the Aussies. After lots of bravado leading into this series, the Pom’s huff and puff and “Bazball” chat was merely just that, all […]
22 January 2026
LOCAL Government Areas across NSW will play host to 111 inspirational Australians on 26 January as the Australia Day Ambassador Program, the largest in the country, enters its 36th year. Set to take part in local events spanning the state, ambassadors for 2026 represent all facets of our community and what it means to […]
15 January 2026
AFTER an incredible 65 years at Guido’s Haircare, Guido will be semi-retiring at the end of January. While he’s stepping back, you’ll still see his friendly face every Tuesday in the salon. Guido would love to thank all his loyal customers for the years of support, chats, and memories. If you’d like to pop in […]
15 January 2026
THE Minns Labor Government is delivering 341 new police recruits to help make NSW safer with the largest class in 13 years attesting at the Goulburn Police Academy. Class 367 is the third record-breaking class to attest in 2025, proof that the Minns Labor Government’s reforms to police pay and recruitment are making inroads to […]
15 January 2026
A lady bird found on a California poppy by Jenny Camilleri. Enter Penrith Council’s Penrith Wild Photo Competition! All you have to do is: • Take a photo of an animal or plant local to Penrith • Submit your photo by sharing it in a comment to a Penrith Wild Photo Competition Facebook post […]
15 January 2026
Jake Farnsworth Sydney Motorsport Park (SMSP) was the host venue for Round 2 of the St George Motorcycle Club Summer Night Series, featuring Unlimited F1, F2 and F3 classes, along with 600cc F1 and F2 and the Formula St George and Supersport 300cc/400cc. Several local riders from the Australian Superbikes (ASBK) series were in action […]
15 January 2026
WHEN Daniel Tran woke up on a CT scanner after a devastating fall at work, he didn’t know if he’d ever walk again; let alone stand at his own wedding. In February 2024, Daniel, a heavy machinery mechanic, fell nine metres from a scissor lift when one of the legs became unstable. He was rushed […]
08 January 2026
