PENRITH locals are lacing up their walking shoes for a good cause this weekend, with the return of WestCare’s much-loved community walk and appeal, Steps of Hope, on Saturday 17th May. Now in its twelfth edition, the event is back after a brief pause and is set to raise funds for two crucial local services […]
15 May 2025
AFTER winning multiple awards for the critically acclaimed cabaret Lady Sings The Blues, Australia’s renowned vocalist and performer Prinnie Stevens is back on stage with a brand-new show that’s set to stir hearts at The Joan, Penrith. Lady Sings Soul is no ordinary cabaret – it’s a bold, soul-baring celebration of powerhouse women in music. […]
15 May 2025
Penrith GC clubhouse and surrounds. THE board of the Seven Hills RSL club has written to all golf members of Penrith GC, outlining the current discussions between itself, the Australian Turf Club (ATC) and the State Government in regard to the potential sale of the Penrith golf course. The board writes: ‘As part of its […]
15 May 2025
Jo and Michael Wholohan. MICHAEL Wholohan (Glenbrook) has just completed his 100th marathon, completing the ton at Newcastle on Easter Saturday. His 100th marathon is the culmination of 18 years of marathon running, which began in Canberra in 2007 and has subsequently taken him all around the world, but may not have been the final […]
15 May 2025
By Kellie Tickner, Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital Administrator FOR many pet owners, leaving the house isn’t just a goodbye — it’s the start of a guilt-ridden, heartbreaking routine. The moment the keys jingle or shoes go on, the signs begin: barking, whining, pacing, or that dreaded scratching at the door. These are not just bad […]
14 May 2025
Wood Sawyer 1905 painting courtesy of Frederick McCubbin. By Lyn Forde – President/Research Officer of St Marys & District Historical Society Inc. AT South Creek on the 22nd of January 1859 at Regentville William Watson was indicted for having unlawfully and feloniously killed and stabbed Simon Ryan. The prisoner pleaded not guilty and was undefended. […]
14 May 2025
THIS winter, Penrith CBD Corporation, in partnership with Karen McKeown MP, Penrith City Council, Penrith RSL, The Creative Fringe, and Penrith Community Kitchen, is proud to launch #ProjectWarmth: Penrith Winter Appeal – a heartfelt community initiative aimed at keeping our most vulnerable residents warm and nourished during the colder months. As temperatures drop, many members […]
09 May 2025
A message from MELISSA McINTOSH MP “To everyone in our community (the best community in the country) thank you so much for your support. I am so humbled but so honoured to be returned as your local federal member for Lindsay for another three years. I want to thank our volunteers who worked so hard […]
09 May 2025
STATEMENT FROM SUSAN TEMPLEMAN MP I’M delighted and grateful to have been elected as the Member for Macquarie for the fourth time. With nearly 90 percent of the votes counted there has been an increase to my majority and I thank every person who has put their trust in me to represent this vast and […]
09 May 2025
Penrith Mayor Todd Carney (pictured at the recently upgraded Regatta Park) is encouraging the community to review Council’s strategic plans throughout May. PENRITH City Council has released a new suite of Integrated Planning and Reporting documents outlining a clear path to achieving the community’s vision for Penrith. The community is invited to provide feedback during […]
09 May 2025
