WESTERN Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) commenced a two-day multi-agency emergency exercise this week, as part of the airport’s ongoing program to prepare for opening in the second half of 2026. The exercise began on Tuesday and concluded on Wednesday, allowing WSI to test a full-scale aerodrome emergency response to a simulated aircraft incident. […]
30 October 2025
Step into a world of freaky fun, haunting tunes, and food that’s wickedly good. Spookfeast is bringing Western Sydney’s biggest Halloween party to life with live wrestling, roaming performers, thrilling rides, and games for all ages. Eat, dance, play, and scream your way through the night – if you dare! GET ready for a fang-tastic […]
30 October 2025
Deployment 1 Afghanistan, Nov 2009. Photos: Supplied BORN on 23 Feb 1974 in Finley, NSW, in the ‘Riverina’ area. Anthony is one of nine children in a blended family (1 of 4 to Mum and Dad). He grew up on a farm with his siblings, attending school ‘locally’ by travelling 22kms on a bus each […]
30 October 2025
By Kellie Tickner, Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital Administrator HALLOWEEN is a time for fun, costumes, and sweet treats—but for our pets, it can also be confusing, frightening, and even dangerous. While we enjoy the spooky celebrations, it’s important to remember that our furry family members experience the night very differently. With a few simple precautions, […]
30 October 2025
Photo Courtesy of Christmas Warehouse Penrith By Lyn Forde – President/Research Officer of St Marys & District Historical Society Inc. AS early as 1892 the Penrith Superior Public School was being written about in the Nepean Times with a cadet parade under the charge of Lieutenant Milne, headed by the Cadet Drum and Fife Band […]
30 October 2025
Photo: Australian Kangaroos THE NRL season may have concluded almost a month ago, but the avalanche of rugby league continues with the latest international contests certainly prolonging a long off-season. While the Aussie Kangaroos are off doing their thing in England against an underwhelming English team, the test matches back here have been emotional and […]
30 October 2025
William Hunt at SMSP. Photos by Noel Rowsell Motorcycling NSW is excited to announce the finalists of the Road Race and Historic Road Race Rider of the Year Awards. Blacktown Junior Mini Bike Club has been widely recognised in the awards, named as a Finalist in four separate categories, including Club of the Year, President/Chairperson […]
30 October 2025
THE City of Penrith RSL sub-Branch will be conducting their annual ‘Christmas Toy Drive – 2025’ to support local children of Veterans in need. “Our immediate focus is to support the children cared for by ‘Nepean Legacy’, local ADF member children and community children in need,” a spokesperson from the sub-Branch said. “Donations of presents […]
23 October 2025
THE NSW Government has implemented innovative ultrasonic technology and a stormwater diversion system to improve water quality and help tackle blue-green algae at one of Sydney’s most significant aquatic recreation and sporting sites at Penrith Lakes. Spanning 1,940 hectares, Penrith Lakes includes 750 hectares of freshwater lakes and features the Sydney International Regatta Centre and […]
23 October 2025
Penrith City Council officer speaking with local residents in Kingswood. PENRITH City Council is setting its sights on planning for the future of Penrith’s East-West Corridor, which will welcome more people and jobs over the next 20 years. Kingswood and Werrington are the two main centres within this corridor, which runs between Penrith Lakes […]
23 October 2025
