Students with Susan and the famous Lego man. (L-R): Hamish (Carpentry), Noah (Cabinet Making), Summer (Electrical) and Kalan (Carpentry). THE role of young workers in tackling the housing shortage was on the agenda during a recent visit by the Federal Member for Macquarie, Susan Templeman, to CathWest Innovation College at Emu Plains. Ms Templeman met […]
02 July 2026
By Penrith Valley Rotary Club President Jean Vranich THIS has been a tumultuous year, with the passing of one member and the loss of other valued members. I am proud, however, of the members that have remained and, who, through wonderful cooperation and caring and supporting of each other, have achieved wonderful outcomes for those […]
02 July 2026
Jack Passfield. File photo by John Pickett JACK Passfield (Bidwell) collected full points on the weekend in his battle for the 2026 Superbike Masters crown, after taking first place in all three races at the Penrite Australian Superbike Championship presented by Pirelli round at Qld Raceway. Passfield trailed Ashley Woolford coming into the weekend’s action […]
02 July 2026
Jess Fog in JNJG action earlier this year. Photo courtesy of Ethan Keane / JNJG PENRITH junior golfer Jessica Fog (The Lakes GC) is one of twenty-six of the state’s most promising junior golfers named in the 2026 Jack Newton Junior Golf Development Squad. The group has already enjoyed a two-day training camp at Riverside […]
02 July 2026
CHRIS Boswell (Dogs in the Park) reports “On Sunday, we opened our World Dachshund Festival 2026 at our brand-new venue, The Orchard Penrith, from 10 am—and what an incredible day it was! “We experienced a huge lineup of dachshund owners and families attending the event, with so many dachshunds joining us for a fun-filled day. […]
25 June 2026
SEASONED five-year NBL1 East basketball player Hannah Griffin signed on with the Penrith Panthers for the 2026 season and was enjoying a break-out year, averaging 20.29 points per game, before suffering a heart condition in May. “Heading into the Central Coast game on Sunday 24th May, I was experiencing some chest pain and a heavy […]
25 June 2026
A statement from the NSW Government THE 2026-27 NSW Budget delivers cost-of-living relief now, whilst continuing to rebuild the essential servicesand economic strength NSW relies on. Households are under severe pressure. Mortgages, rent, groceries and fuel costs are a constant challenge. This Budget is built on a simple principle: relief for today, reform for tomorrow. […]
25 June 2026
By Penrith Museum of Fire REMEMBERING Reg Varley: A Life of Service, Skill and Generosity The Museum of Fire community was deeply saddened by the recent passing of Reg Varley, a long-time volunteer, supporter and friend whose contribution to the Museum and the wider firefighting community spanned decades. Reg’s connection to firefighting began in 1974, […]
25 June 2026
AUSTRALIA’S ultimate Rock ‘n’ Roll Party Show is back and bursting with Retro Glam… it’s Rock ‘n’ Roll like never before seen! After thrilling audiences nationwide, Shake Rattle ‘n’ Roll returns in a glittering explosion of music, dance, and retro-razzle-dazzle! This all-singing, all-dancing full-blown stage spectacular takes you on a high-octane joyride through the 50’s […]
25 June 2026
By Kellie Tickner, Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital Administrator GROWING older brings many changes for our canine companions. While it is normal for senior dogs to slow down physically, some may also experience changes in their mental function. This condition, known as Canine Cognitive Dysfunction (CCD), is often compared to dementia in humans and can affect […]
25 June 2026
