The Royce Retirement Village was abuzz with excitement recently as residents showcased their baking skills at the highly anticipated Biggest Morning Tea event. The highlight of the event was a blind taste testing session conducted by Ross Dobson from Café Ross, who expertly sampled an array of delectable baked goods to determine the best morning […]
06 June 2024
Congratulations to Penrith Men’s Walk and Talk for being announced the overall winner of the Outstanding Project Stronger Communities category at the ZEST Awards 2024. “Congratulations to Kevin and Andrew (two of the members, pictured) on this fabulous initiative that has literally saved lives!” said Penrith MP Karen McKeown OAM. Penrith Men’s Walk and Talk […]
06 June 2024
Anthea and Andrew with the executive staff from Mitsubishi Electric, HVAC Sales Executive – NSW Central, HVAC Sales Manager – NSW Central, General Manager – LEG National Sales and General Manager – Business Development, Operations & Customer Support. Lower Mountains Air Conditioning, based in Emu Plains, has been recognised for their outstanding performance with a […]
06 June 2024
Charley Boyter OAM is an award-winning Country Music performer and has been entertaining audiences for almost 60 years. Originally from Windsor, Charley was one of Australia’s infamous ‘Stolen Generation’, being removed from his Aboriginal family as a youngster, along with his brother and three sisters, and spending the rest of his childhood growing up in […]
06 June 2024
Get ready for the gala event of the year! Penrith’s Mayoral Charity Fundraiser is set to dazzle at St Marys Leagues Club on Friday, 21 June 2024. It’s time to don your glad rags and get dolled up for an unforgettable evening. Tickets are selling fast at just $110 per person, including a sumptuous three-course […]
06 June 2024
By Kellie Tickner, Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital Administrator Decoding your cat’s body language is a fascinating and essential skill for every cat owner. Our feline friends use a unique blend of body movements and vocalisations to express their feelings and needs. By learning to interpret these signals, you can better understand and fulfill your cat’s […]
06 June 2024
By Lyn Forde – President/Research Officer of St Marys & District Historical Society Inc. Percy Claude Fulton passed away at the Nepean Cottage Hospital after a short illness of about three weeks in November 1912. He was the fifth son of William Charles (snr) & Annie Butler Chisholm. Percy was born in Penrith in February […]
06 June 2024
Jess Fox OAM and Tristan Carter (below) in action in Augsburg. Photos supplied by Paddle Australia Reigning World Cup Women’s Canoe (WC1) and Kayak (WK1) champion Jessica Fox OAM has experienced the highs and lows of her sport on the weekend, in the opening World Cup event of the season in Augsburg (GER), over 30 […]
06 June 2024
By THE TEAM AT Nepean Blue Mountains Health Sending love and appreciation to all our amazing volunteers who contribute their time to helping in our hospitals. Our volunteers play an important role, offering patients a friendly ear and assisting to make their time in hospital as comfortable as possible. Nepean Hospital hosted a high […]
30 May 2024
Firefighters, NRL stars and other top athletes are urging households across the state to make sure they have working smoke alarms fitted in their homes, as Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) launches its annual Winter Fire Safety Campaign. New figures reveal that last winter, nearly half (49 per cent) of the 1,080 homes that were […]
30 May 2024
