IT is an event I’ve been attending for decades; my mother loved it, I love it, my kids love it and now their kids love it – the St Marys Spring Festival is always jam-packed with festival fun for all ages. It is the turning point from winter to warmer weather, and it has been […]
15 August 2024
AS the Head Club Coach of the Western Sydney Whitewater Club, Emmie Barratt has not only excelled in her coaching role but also demonstrated exceptional dedication and innovative thinking in promoting female participation in canoe slalom. Balancing her role with running a business alongside her partner and raising a young son, Emmie has made significant […]
15 August 2024
Codie Davidson in action in Penrith. File photo by Noel Rowsell. Paddle NSW received a record number of nominations across the 15 categories for the 2023/24 Paddle NSW Annual Awards and local Western Sydney Whitewater Club member Codie Davidson had the privilege of being the first athlete named. Codie has won the 2023/24 PNSW Junior […]
15 August 2024
PENRITH was rocked by the news that the very much-loved Barney Allam OAM had passed away. Mr Allam passed on Sunday 4 August following a brief illness. He is survived by his four children and four grandchildren. Mr Allam was the driving force behind Allam Property Group, the company he founded in 1991. Within 10 […]
09 August 2024
Mayor Todd Carney, Minister for Roads John Graham, Leppington MP Nathan Hagarty, Premier Chris Minns, Rest Chief Executive Officer Vicki Doyle, Deerubbin Aboriginal Land Council Brendan Kerin and Deputy Premier and Minister for Western Sydney Prue Car. IT has been exciting to see the industrial and residential precincts of Penrith coming to life at the […]
09 August 2024
PENRITH’S dynamic duo, sisters Jessica and Noemie Fox, have captured hearts and headlines at the Paris Olympics with their gold medal winning performances. Jessica Fox made history winning gold in the Women’s C1 and K1 Slalom events becoming the first ever athlete to win gold in canoe and kayak at the same Olympics. Adding to […]
09 August 2024
Summer Knowles in action. File photo courtesy of Click InFocus. Nepean Hockey Association junior representative Summer Knowles (Caroline Chisolm Catholic College, Glenmore Park) has been selected in the All-Australian Girls Team, following her performances for NSW at the 2024 School Sport Australia Hockey Championships.. Summer was a key player for the NSW 15 Years & […]
09 August 2024
2024 Local Celebration Award Winners with Mayor Todd Carney Some of the region’s most enthusiastic, compassionate, and selfless residents were recognised for their contributions to the people and City of Penrith at the 2024 Local Celebration Awards on Thursday 25 July 2024. More than 120 guests attended the event at the Western Sydney Conference Centre, […]
01 August 2024
Mayor Bunting at St Bartholomews Cemetery. Blacktown City Council is providing much needed burial space amid a Sydney-wide shortage by refurbishing a heritage-listed church and cemetery to serve people of all faiths. St Bartholomew’s Church and Cemetery at Prospect is providing expanded burial, cremation and funeral services as part of bigger plans to meet long […]
01 August 2024
OFF the back of his successful walk last year, Royce and his team are back to raise vital funds and awareness for dementia research. This year, Royce will be walking 300km from 6th – 15th August. Every donation, however big or small, will go a long way in supporting Royce’s mission. https://roycesimmonsfoundation.com.au/donate/ The Royce (luxury […]
01 August 2024
