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  • Karen McKeown MP: “Budget delivering for Penrith” 
    by Kerrie Davies
    June 25, 2025
  • A Life of Service: Remembering Ron Blakely
    by Nepean News
    June 25, 2025
  • RAAF Richmond Air Show to celebrate 100th anniversary
    by Nepean News
    June 25, 2025
  • Here. Come. The. Panthers!
    by Mark Geyer
    June 25, 2025
  • Pets need the Dentist too
    by Nepean News
    June 25, 2025

Nepean River sparkles at Real Festival 2024

Penrith City Council is thrilled to announce that the Real Festival 2024, held on September 20 and 21 at Tench Reserve, drew 45,000 attendees over the two days.  With great weather, the stunning backdrop of the Nepean River and a jam-packed program, it’s no surprise that festival-goers flocked to Penrith to enjoy this year’s festivities. […]

10 October 2024

Nepean News

Love and laughter take local center stage 

THE Sum of Us by David Stevens, directed by Anthony Brown, will grace the stage at The Ruby Theatre this October. This heart-warming and bittersweet comedy offers performances on the 18th, 19th, 25th, and 26th at 7 pm, with matinee shows on the 20th and 27th at 3 pm. Written by Australian playwright and Academy […]

10 October 2024

Nepean News

Legends of the Nepean: Martin (Marty) Romer

Tracee and Martin. Martin (Marty) Romer is a Life Member of Emu Plains Little Athletics Club, a member of Emu Plains Cricket Club for over 34 years and a member of Emu Plains Rugby League Club for over 30 years. A first grade cricketer from 1990-2024, Marty has played over 300 games for Emu Plains, […]

10 October 2024

Noel Rowsell

17th March 1882

Photo of grave courtesy of Find a Grave Website.  By Lyn Forde – President/Research Officer of St Marys & District Historical Society Inc. IN 1882 Alfred Colless’s “Nepean Times” newspaper originally had eight pages that later increased to ten selling at 3d (pence) a copy.  Early in the 1890’s he bought out the “Penrith Argus” […]

10 October 2024

Lyn Forde

Preventing Parvovirus: Empowering the Penrith Community

By Kellie Tickner, Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital Administrator Parvovirus is a highly contagious and often deadly disease that affects dogs, particularly puppies and unvaccinated pets. With positive cases reported in Western Sydney, protecting the local pet population has become a key priority. Last weekend, the team from Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital partnered with the RSPCA […]

10 October 2024

Nepean News

Hunt finishes top five at One Raceway

William Hunt in action at One Raceway.  Photo courtesy of RbMotoLens / Motorcycling Australia THE 2024 mi-bike Motorcycle Insurance Australian Superbike Championship, presented by Motul (ASBK), returned to One Raceway (formerly Wakefield Park) over the 4-6 October, featuring the Pirelli Australian Superbikes, Michelin Supersport, Race & Road Supersport 300, ShopYamaha R3 Cup and bLU cRU […]

10 October 2024

Noel Rowsell

Girl power on Council

South Ward Councillor Sue Day and the second on her independent ticket, Councillor Faithe Skinner. THE NSW Electoral Commission has confirmed the final results for the Penrith Local Government elections. Your 15 elected Councillors are listed below.  The ALP has 9 Councillors in total, meaning they will effectively have dominance on Council and will get […]

04 October 2024

Kerrie Davies

Spotlight on small business 

October is Small Business Month, a time to recognise and celebrate the vital role that small businesses play in our communities. State Member for Badgerys Creek, Tanya Davies MP is recognising the important role of the many small businesses in our area.  “With over 850,000 small businesses across NSW, these enterprises are the backbone of […]

04 October 2024

Nepean News

Vale Jim Aitken OAM

IT is with great sadness that Council has announced that former Mayor and Councillor Jim Aitken has passed away. Jim, a local businessman, was a Councillor for 28 years giving incredible service to the local community. He served as Mayor of the city and was a well-known successful businessman providing lots of local jobs. 

04 October 2024

Nepean News

NADO’s Got Talent Show

NADO Disability Services, in partnership with The Ross Hutchison Foundation, proudly hosted its inaugural “NADO’s Got Talent” show at NADO Day Office, St Marys on Friday 27th September. This event, a celebration of community spirit and artistic flair, was made possible by a generous grant from Penrith City Council and brought together a diverse array […]

04 October 2024

Noel Rowsell

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