SHADOW Minister for Families and Federal Member for Lindsay, Melissa McIntosh MP, says this fifth interest rate rise has sent shockwaves through Australia’s mortgage heartland, where working families are increasingly turning to charity just to survive. “Anthony Albanese should look a full-time working Penrith parent lining up at Mama Lana’s in the eye and explain […]
05 November 2026
PENRITH Symphony Orchestra’s final Symphonic Series concert for 2026, Death & Fate, comes to the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre on November 7. PSO are excited to welcome acclaimed Australian pianist Vatche Jambazian, who will appear as soloist in Liszt’s Totentanz. The concept underpinning the ‘danse macabre’ gripped imaginations since the Middle Ages, with artists […]
05 November 2026
By Tanya Davies, MP for Badgerys Creek AFTER close to two decades of rewarding public service to the people of Western Sydney, I have decided to not contest the next NSW State Election in March 2027. Serving my local community as an elected councillor on Penrith City Council and later as a Member and Minister […]
28 October 2026
Deputy Premier Prue Car and Garion Thain in St Clair to announce Garion Thain as the Labor Candidate. NSW Labor has announced Penrith City Councillor and former Deputy Mayor Garion Thain as its candidate for Badgerys Creek at the March 2027 State Election. A lifelong Western Sydney resident who is now raising a family of […]
28 October 2026
Photo courtesy of Glen Greathead. AUSTRALIA’S first major international airport in more than half a century has officially opened and seen its inaugural flights take to the skies, ushering in a bold new era of aviation for the nation. Welcoming its first passengers flying with Jetstar, Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) is set […]
28 October 2026
Great music, fabulous food, festive drinks and unforgettable fun aboard the River Boat Bar! THERE’S something about celebrating Christmas on the water that makes the occasion feel extra special. Add great music, delicious food, your favourite drinks and a fantastic party atmosphere, and you’ve got all the ingredients for an unforgettable Christmas celebration! This festive […]
28 October 2026
CELEBRATE the festive season aboard Penrith’s iconic Nepean Belle Paddlewheeler. Imagine celebrating Christmas with spectacular river scenery, delicious food, great music and dancing, all aboard one of Western Sydney’s most unique attractions! This festive season, the Nepean Belle Paddlewheeler invites you to gather your friends, family or work colleagues for a Christmas celebration that’s every […]
28 October 2026
By Lyn Forde – President/Research Officer of St Marys & District Historical Society Inc. NEPEAN Times says that Saturday night was certainly one of the liveliest spent in Penrith for a very long while on Christmas Eve in 1887. Shortly after 8 o’clock High street was crowded and continued to be until midnight, the various […]
28 October 2026
C Grade – Charlie Bahlmann (centre). LIDCOMBE and Auburn Cycling Club has proudly congratulated 22-year-old Andre Dubier (Werrington) on an outstanding series of performances on the international and national stage. Currently studying Law and a Politics Degree at the University of Sydney, Andre has demonstrated an exceptional ability to balance the demands of university study […]
28 October 2026
Photos: Rugby League World Cup facebook WHAT do we make of the Rugby League World Cup currently being played here across Australia, NZ, and PNG? If you’re a rugby league tragic like me, then any footy is great footy. Or is it? I loved seeing the Kiwi’s stretch the Aussies in the opening game going […]
28 October 2026
