FRESH from his sold-out Awake Is The New Sleep 20th Anniversary Tour, Ben Lee hits the road again in 2026…and he’s coming to Penrith! Join the award-winning singer-songwriter for an unforgettable night of wit, nostalgia and feel-good hits spanning three decades. Don’t miss this Sydney exclusive performance by one of Australia’s most beloved artists. Date […]
05 November 2025
Gold Medal-winning ride. Photo courtesy of Australian Cycling Team. ANNA Dubier (Werrington) recently became Australia’s newest world champion, after winning the Junior Women’s Points Race at the 2025 UCI Junior Track World Championships in Apeldoorn in August this year. The 17-year-old, from Sydney’s Lidcombe Auburn Cycle Club, produced a ride to remember on the fourth […]
05 November 2025
TWENTY-three yachts competed in the 2025 Making Waves Foundation Regatta on Sydney Harbour last Friday, with the Penrith-owned ‘It Happens’ yacht competing on the day and welcoming aboard eight commodores from their respective sailing clubs as guests. “We finished well down in the fleet results but had the guests sail the boat and they loved […]
05 November 2025
FORMER Penrith Mayor and long-serving councillor Kevin Crameri has passed away following a courageous battle with cancer. Mr Crameri, who dedicated decades of service to the Penrith community, was widely respected for his commitment to local issues and his tireless advocacy for residents. During his time on Penrith City Council, Mr Crameri served multiple terms […]
30 October 2025
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
