Introduction Glenmore Village, the latest addition to the retail landscape of Glenmore Park, was officially opened by Councillor Todd Carney, Mayor of Penrith, and Tanya Davies MP, Member for Badgerys Creek, on 26 June 2024. This opening marks a significant milestone for the community, ushering in a new era of connectivity and convenience. In the […]
07 July 2024
Exciting news for Penrith residents and visitors alike! A new café, restaurant, and bar, Long’s House, is set to open its doors in mid-July, promising a delightful addition to the local dining scene. Located at 89-151 Castlereagh St, Castlereagh, inside Sydney Helicopters, Long’s House is gearing up to serve breakfast,lunch, and dinner, offering a versatile […]
07 July 2024
By Kellie Tickner, Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital Administrator Three-year-old Fox Terrier, Patches, faced a dire situation when he was diagnosed with Immune Mediated Haemolytic Anaemia (IMHA), a serious and life-threatening condition that affects both dogs and cats. IMHA causes the pet’s immune system to mistakenly attack its own red blood cells, leading to severe anaemia […]
07 July 2024
Photo of the grave at St Mary Magdalene cemetery from Ancestry online. EDGAR was born in June 1825 at Waltham Abbey, Epping Forest District, Essex, England and baptised at Dr Williams Library in London, England of Baptist faith. His father’s name was Thomas Fuller who married Elizabeth Marie Edwards. Edgar married Mary Anne Faithfull in […]
07 July 2024
Noemie Fox in action in the Kayak Cross – photo courtesy of Paddle Photography / Paddle Australia Noemie Fox will make her Olympic debut in Paris, with the 27-year-old selected by the Australian Olympic Committee to contest the new discipline of Kayak Cross. Noemie will join sister Jess Fox OAM, mother Myriam and father Richard […]
07 July 2024
David Trist – 1982 (below) and 2024. Photos supplied by Mark Pentecost. IN 1984, the Commonwealth government held a meeting in St Marys to discuss the possibility of a new airport in western Sydney. Legend of the Nepean David Trist AOM was the Bank Manager of the Commonwealth Bank in St Marys at that time […]
27 June 2024
Penrith Mayor Todd Carney with the Penrith Community Kitchen Volunteer Committee Members. THE Penrith community came together on Friday night (21 June, 2024) for a night filled with community spirit, spectacular entertainment, and heartwarming true stories raising $67,000 for the Penrith Community Kitchen at the Mayoral Charity Fundraiser. Well-known Australian actor, author, television, and radio […]
27 June 2024
THE first fully paid class of police recruits were sworn into the NSW Police Force (NSWPF) last week and will start duties at their new home stations this week. The Attestation is also an opportunity to recognise the outstanding contribution of serving police officers to NSW. 169 new Probationary Constables will be welcomed into the […]
27 June 2024
Jannawi Dance Clan TOGETHER with our community, Penrith City Council will celebrate NAIDOC Week 2024 with the return of its highly anticipated NAIDOC community event at Jamison Park from 10am to 3pm on Friday 12 July 2024. The event program has been prepared in consultation with First Nations people and pays respect to the Dharug […]
27 June 2024
A group of young dancers from Glenbrook Ballet Theatre travelled to Sydney to compete in the prestigious Sydney Eisteddfod at the weekend. The group were awarded winners of the Open Age Small Group Classical Ballet section. This monumental achievement highlights the skill, perseverance, and artistry of the young dancers, aged 14 to 17. The Sydney […]
27 June 2024
