Husband and wife duo Roger and Lana Borg set up Mama Lana’s in Penrith in 2013. Their Community Foundation is a registered not-forprofit charity which helps those experiencing homelessness and disadvantaged by providing them with meals and support six nights a week. Mama Lana’s is a much-needed community service, which sees Lana cooking between […]
19 July 2024
The Royce Simmons Foundation is thrilled to announce the launch of the third annual Royce’s Big Walk, a pivotal fundraising event aimed at supporting dementia research. BY PANTHERS MEDIA Founded by rugby league legend Royce Simmons, the foundation remains steadfast in its mission to elevate awareness and fund crucial research initiatives. Your generous support enables […]
19 July 2024
Quest Penrith is thrilled and deeply honoured to be nominated for the 2024 Quest Franchise of the Year award for the second consecutive year. This prestigious recognition underscores the dedication and excellence of the Quest Penrith team, and they are delighted to share this honour with exceptional fellow NSW/ACT properties: Quest Griffith, Quest Bella Vista, […]
19 July 2024
Are you looking for a great family Day Out? Then look no further, the 36th All Holden Day is revving up for another spectacular event to be held on the Sunday 4th August at the Hawkesbury Showground, Racecourse Road, Clarendon. The annual event kicks off with a swap meet on Saturday 3th August with lots […]
19 July 2024
Riders on the Start Line at Nepean Raceway. Photo courtesy of Total Focus Photos THE Henry Sports Club 2024 NSW Classic and Post Classic Motorcycle Championship and Charity weekend is being held on Saturday 3rd – Sunday 4th August 2024 at Nepean Raceway. The Championship event will be run in conjunction with the annual Charity […]
19 July 2024
By Kellie Tickner, Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital Administrator AS winter temperatures arrive, arthritis cases in both young and old pets often increase. Arthritis is one of the most common conditions affecting dogs, with one in five dogs suffering from its pain and disability. Cats can also experience the debilitating effects of arthritis, struggling with grooming […]
19 July 2024
Margaret Brandman is a highly experienced and accredited music educator, award-winning composer and a prolific author. She has published a wide and exhaustive range of innovative music education texts and highly-acclaimed compositions for orchestra, chamber ensembles and voice. A represented composer at the Australian Music Centre, many of her works included in AMEB and ANZCA […]
19 July 2024
Photo of the Woodland grave courtesy of Ancestry. By Lyn Forde – President/Research Officer of St Marys & District Historical Society Inc. IN January 1887 in the Nepean Times “Japonica” was reminiscing about the old once great homesteads going to “rack & ruin”. He wrote that the old homestead called “Dunheved” once the birthplace of […]
19 July 2024
A service was held at for John Boccanfuso, affectionately known as the pen man of Penrith, at Christian Community Church in Cambridge Park. A very well-known and adored Penrith local, John had sold over a million pens for charity. Many local adults remember him from their childhood days. A memorial area at Westfield close to […]
12 July 2024
Aerial view of the Gipps Street Recreation Precinct, Claremont Meadows. Gipps Street Recreation Precinct is moving closer to its opening with significant progress being made at the site in recent weeks. The floodlit sports fields, cricket practice facilities, fenced children’s play areas including water play, netball courts, and installation of outdoor fitness equipment, are […]
12 July 2024
