By Kellie Tickner, Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital Administrator IN recent years, concerns about vaccine availability and the pressure of rising living costs have led some pet owners to delay their dog’s routine boosters. However, keeping vaccinations up to date remains one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect dogs from serious – and […]
19 March 2026
By Lyn Forde – President/Research Officer of St Marys & District Historical Society Inc. THE start of May 1882 seemed to bring out the anger in some of the men in the district, all due to the ‘demon‘ drink. At Penrith Police Court seven men and boys were sentenced for ‘obscene language’ – John Johnson, […]
19 March 2026
Car and bike action at SMSP – Andrew McPherson. Photos by Noel Rowsell ROUND Four of the NSW Motor Racing Championship was held at Sydney Motorsport Park over the 14-15th March, featuring Supersports, Sports Sedans, Super Karts, Formula Ford, Formula Open, Formula Vee, Production Touring, HQ Holdens and Improved Production categories. Full details and results […]
19 March 2026
Photo: Panthers Media LAST Friday night we witnessed one of the most spine-tingling moments our great game has ever delivered. South Sydney’s modest flyer Alex Johnstone broke a 53-year record to produce a double, and in turn break Ken Irvine’s long standing most tries scored record of 212. That record has stood since 1973, the […]
19 March 2026
Photos courtesy of Endeavour Energy ENDEAVOUR Energy has unveiled a suite of critical energy infrastructure that will power the new Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) and deliver the first major stage of electricity supply for the Western Sydney Aerotropolis. NSW Deputy Premier, the Hon. Prue Car, Minister for Western Sydney, joined NSW Minister […]
13 March 2026
Her Excellency, The Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC presents an RSL NSW ‘Thank you for your service’quilt to Penrith RSL sub-Branch member John Fenton. Photos by Noel Rowsell THE NSW Governor, Her Excellency, The Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, was in Penrith on Sunday 8th March (International Women’s Day) to unveil a plaque dedicated to […]
13 March 2026
GINA Field has been named the Penrith Local Woman of the Year for 2026. The Local Women of the Year Awards celebrate visionary thinkers, everyday heroes, social advocates, and trailblazing role models who make a meaningful difference in their communities. This year, a total of 94 inspiring women have been nominated by their local Members […]
13 March 2026
By Mayor Todd Carney PENRITH Regional Gallery is ready to welcome art enthusiasts, creatives, the broader community and visitors for the 25th Biennale of Sydney on Saturday. This is the first time in Biennale history that Penrith has officially partnered with this prestigious arts festival. Ours is just one of 5 exhibition venues in NSW […]
13 March 2026
PENRITH Relay For Life is back for 2026. Registrations are now opened for Saturday 12th September 2026 and Sunday 13th September 2026 at Harold Corr Oval, starting at 9am on Saturday 12th September and finishing at 10pm on Sunday 13th September. Once again, this years Penrith Relay For Life will be held at Harold Corr […]
13 March 2026
Coby Carruthers – Open. File photos: Noel Rowsell and Golf NSW GOLF NSW has named two teams to represent New South Wales at the 2026 Australian Junior Interstate Teams Matches and the Australian Interstate Teams Matches in the coming months. The NSW Junior team will make the trip to Moonah Links on the Mornington Peninsula, […]
13 March 2026
