Photo of the rectory in Gidley Street – Original Unknown By Lyn Forde – President/Research Officer of St Marys & District Historical Society Inc. AT the Easter meeting of the St Mary Magdalene church at St Marys in 1885, a resolution was passed stating that a rectory should be built in the parish and in […]
01 October 2026
THE Nepean District Historical Society will be holding its Open Day at the Arms of Australia Inn, Museum, Corner Gardenia Avenue and Great Western Highway, Emu Plains on Sunday 25 October, 2026, from 10.00am to 3.00pm. Admission free. The original foundations of the Inn date back to 1826 when the building was an outhouse for […]
01 October 2026
12-Goal action from Kurri Burri. Photos by Noel Rowsell KURRI Burri Polo Club hosted its Spring tournament over 25-27 September, with 25 teams competing across five grades. The weather gave competitors and spectators a bit of everything… 35 degrees one day, followed by 19 degrees and rain the next! The action is about to get […]
01 October 2026
AT 4:25pm last Sunday, and with just 4 minutes remaining before halftime, Panther’s star halfback Nathan Cleary was the victim of a “hip-drop” tackle that shockingly saw him lay motionless, knowing instantly the magnitude of what had just taken place. A terrible compound fracture of his ankle saw an instant hush around the ground, and […]
01 October 2026
PENRITH is being called on to turn the town pink throughout October as the community comes together to raise funds and awareness for people affected by cancer. Penrith was selected by the McGrath Foundation as the first metropolitan area to take part in its Pink Up Your Town campaign, with local businesses, schools, community groups […]
25 September 2026
ST MARYS Rugby League Club is proud to have been inducted into the Variety Bash Hall of Fame, recognising more than 26 years of support, fundraising and commitment to Variety – the Children’s Charity. The recognition celebrates the Club’s long-standing involvement in the Variety Bash community, which began in 2000 when the St Marys Rugby […]
25 September 2026
Brian Charman, Greyhound Racing NSW Chief Racing Officer, Lorraine Barrington (Richmond Board member), Brian Barrington (Richmond Board member), Melinda Finn (Richmond Club President); and Troy Carney, Penrith Mayor. IT’S been quite a while between drinks, but Penrith Mayor Todd Carney still has an affinity with greyhound racing, and he ventured to his local track at […]
25 September 2026
A COMMUNITY fundraiser celebrating the art of pottery has delivered a record result for Junction 142, with $25,301 raised through this year’s Empty Bowls event. The funds were officially handed over to Junction 142’s John Cox on Wednesday night by the Blue Mountains Clay Collective, with board members and volunteers from both organisations on hand […]
25 September 2026
Penrith Mayor Todd Carney and Deputy Mayor Hollie McLean. COUNCILLOR Todd Carney was elected Mayor of Penrith City for a third consecutive term, at the Ordinary Council Meeting held last night. Cr Hollie McLean was elected Deputy Mayor. Mayor Carney, a long-time resident who was first elected to Council in September 2016, said it was […]
25 September 2026
GET ready to assemble! These school holidays, Westfield and Marvel are inviting customers and fans of all ages to explore an unmissable line up of Marvel-themed activities and experiences at Westfield. From hands-on Marvel-inspired activity stations to the chance to win an unforgettable Marvel-themed family holiday to Hong Kong Disneyland, there is something for heroes […]
25 September 2026
