Former City of Penrith RSL sub-Branch Vice President John Fenton was recognised in the Mayoral Minutes for his outstanding work supporting thousands of veterans over a 38-year period as a Level 3 Advocate in the Nepean / Blue Mountains Area. Penrith City Mayor Todd Carney presented the Minutes to Mr Fenton’s son, Michael, and former […]

Penrith Mayor Todd Carney with Deputy Premier Prue Car MP at Myrtle Road Reserve’s upgraded playspace. PENRITH City Council has completed the revitalisation of playspaces at Margaret Porter Reserve in St Marys and Myrtle Road Reserve in Claremont Meadows, providing enhanced recreation facilities for the families in these communities. Penrith Mayor Todd Carney said the […]

IN 2024, St Marys South Public School students collaborated with Council through the Penrith Mayoral Challenge program to help design a new playspace that reflects their community.  Penrith Council staff were amazed by the students’ inventive approach in developing a bush-themed playspace concept inspired by the region’s biodiversity. The playspace includes: • In-ground joey trampolines […]

Photo: Jo Tomic  AFTER 22 years serving the St Clair community, Linda and Mick, the much loved owners of Mathews Meats, are hanging up their aprons and moving into a new chapter of life. It marks the end of an era for the popular local butcher shop, which has been part of countless family dinners, […]

TANYA Davies MP says businesses struggling with surging costs are facing another hit under what she calls the Minns Labor Government’s “confused reusable coffee cup Bill.” Mrs Davies said Labor’s Environmental Legislation Amendment (Plastic Reduction and Container Recycling) Bill 2026 states that cafés and takeaway hospitality businesses are required to implement reusable takeaway cup schemes.  […]

By Karen McKeown OAM, Member for Penrith AS National Volunteer Week comes to a close, it is always great to see Penrith locals honoured for their tireless dedication and contribution to the community at the Premier’s Volunteer Reception.  The reception, hosted by Premier Chris Minns, acknowledged and celebrated the significant contributions that volunteers in NSW […]

JOHN Holland had the pleasure of welcoming Chloe Maclean, a Year 10 student from CathWest Innovation College into the Penrith Stadium team, and what a week it’s been!  “This local college is helping students build the skills they need to succeed and truly puts students in the driver’s seat of their future. CathWest Innovation College, […]

THE Penrith branch of the National Servicemen’s Association (NASHOs) held its final Commemoration Service on Sunday 24th May, welcoming former Patron and local member of Parliament David Bradbury back as guest speaker. Age does not weary those who fell in service of Australia, but time has unfortunately caught up with those who returned from active […]