By Kellie Tickner, Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital Administrator EACH year as Christmas approaches, the excitement of gift-giving fills the air. Among the most heart-warming presents we imagine are wagging tails, tiny paws, and the joy of bringing home a new puppy. But behind the festive glow lies an important message that deserves to be repeated […]
18 December 2025
Photo shows the Penrith Fire Brigade (1905) in High Street – courtesy of Penrith Library By Lyn Forde – President/Research Officer of St Marys & District Historical Society Inc. A smoulder that probably would have developed into a big fire was discovered on Saturday night (30th July 1920) in a shop in High Street Penrith where […]
18 December 2025
AS I sit to write my final column of 2025, I think back to the year I’ve had personally and it’s tinged with sorrow and sadness. Fresh on my mind is the attack we’ve all just witnessed at Bondi. Words actually can’t explain my angst in the way in which terror has found its way […]
18 December 2025
NSW Police officers are ready to roll up a sleeve and donate much-needed blood and plasma ahead of the holiday season as part of the annual Bleed4Blue blood drive. Monday (1st December) marked the launch of the ‘Bleed4Blue’ campaign, which is close to the hearts of our first responders and highlights the essential act of […]
17 December 2025
IN a bid to ensure the safety of homes during the holiday season, Gina Field, a security expert from Nepean Regional Security, has shared crucial advice for residents planning a holiday this summer. “Don’t post on community pages that you’re going on a holiday and how long you’ll be away for,” warns Gina, emphasising the […]
11 December 2025
BY GREG DAVIES EVERY year it seems that Christmas rolls around quicker than it did the year before and once again we are just days away from the big day. Which brings us to thinking about our shopping list, who we need to buy for, how much to spend, and can we think of anything […]
11 December 2025
Narrow Escape Rooms in Penrith is proud to announce the launch of its newest and most immersive escape room, The Hidden Temple. After 18 months in development, the room stands as the company’s largest, most cinematic and most technically advanced experience to date. The Hidden Temple takes players deep into the Yautja Jungle, following the […]
01 December 2025
Alexsa Kachan. Photos courtesy of Kachan School of Tumbling and Performance and Spanish Federation FIFTEEN-year-old Alexsa Kachan (Londonderry) has won two gold medals at the Junior World Championships, whilst her 13-year-old brother Timofei won bronze. The international meet included the 2nd FIG Trampoline Gymnastics Junior World Championships and 31st FIG World Age Group Competitions (WAGC), […]
28 November 2025
By Kellie Tickner, Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital Administrator WHEN your pet isn’t acting quite like themselves — whether they’re unwell or simply showing subtle changes — your veterinarian’s priority is to uncover the cause quickly and with confidence. Because our furry family members can’t explain what they’re feeling, diagnostic tests like bloodwork, X-rays, and ultrasound […]
28 November 2025
A little bit of Christmas comes to the Joan, as Penrith Symphony Orchestra present The Family Christmas Concert, on Sunday December 7. This very special event celebrates and shares the joy of the festive season, with a program of much-loved favourites, including carols, popular tunes and the timeless classic, Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite. The orchestra is […]
28 November 2025
