Kaylen Bassett. Photos courtesy of Paddle NSW PADDLE NSW has announced that Western Sydney Whitewater club members Kaylen Bassett and Lucy Casserley were both successful in the 2025/26 Paddle NSW Annual awards. Kaylen has been named the Male Paddler of the Year. During the nomination period, Kaylen won the silver medal at the 2026 Canoe […]
02 September 2026
Photo shows 1905 workers at the Railway Goods shed courtesy of Penrith Library By Lyn Forde – President/Research Officer of St Marys & District Historical Society Inc. IN January 1900 a magisterial enquiry was held at Penrith Court House before Arthur Judges J.P., on the death of William John Vine, an engine driver on the […]
02 September 2026
By Kellie Tickner, Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital Administrator PET euthanasia is a topic many pet owners prefer not to think about, let alone talk about. Yet it is something that most will face at some point, and having questions about when it is appropriate, what the process involves and how to know when the time […]
02 September 2026
PENRITH City Council has adopted the Together in Cranebrook Neighbourhood Action Plan, which outlines a shared vision for the future and 15 actions to strengthen connections, wellbeing and opportunities in Cranebrook. The plan was informed by extensive community engagement conducted during its development in 2023-25 and public exhibition in mid-2026, with more than 2,500 people […]
27 August 2026
Penrith Mayor Todd Carney and Member for Macquarie Susan Templeman MP at Clissold Reserve, Emu Heights – one of three playspaces upgrades open for community feedback. PENRITH City Council is inviting the community to provide their feedback and ideas to help shape the upgrade of three playspaces in Emu Plains and Emu Heights. The […]
27 August 2026
Karen McKeown OAM MP, The Hon. Yasmin Catley MP Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism, Commander Trent King NPAC. THE Minns Labor Government states they are rebuilding the NSW Police Force, welcoming the largest attesting class in 14 years with 353 new probationary constables who will bolster frontline policing and and help keep communities safe across […]
27 August 2026
REAL Festival returns to the banks of the Nepean River from 11 to 13 September 2026, with a dynamic 3-day program of captivating live entertainment, creative workshops and exciting attractions. The festival will transform the Nepean River foreshore into a vibrant playground of immersive experiences, live performances, market stalls, food trucks and a diverse range […]
27 August 2026
FRANCES Blane is a professional prosthetist and is absolutely committed to providing a very high standard of functional and cosmetic dentures which are superior in quality and amazingly lifelike. Frances has 46 years clinical experience (and 50 years as a dental technician) working directly with patients in Penrith and Blue Mountains. Her practice, at Blaxland […]
27 August 2026
Western Sydney Alliance. Phto courtesy of ‘Captured by Cindy’ THE Western Sydney Alliance Under 15 AFL Division Two team has made history, completing the home-and-away season undefeated and claiming the minor premiership of the AFL Sydney Juniors competition. Western Sydney Alliance finished the season with 13 wins and one draw and a 808-476 points for-and-against […]
27 August 2026
THE electorate of Macquarie is now amongst Australia’s leading places for the uptake of cheaper home batteries, with one in ten households now the proud owner of a home battery. Federal Member for Macquarie, Susan Templeman, said the strong uptake by Emu Plains, Blue Mountains and Hawkesbury homeowners follows the Federal Government program, which reduces […]
20 August 2026
