Stories That Must Be Heard, a captivating concert experience created by Australian composer Chloé Charody, brings together circus, opera and classical music in the telling of two profound stories of refugees. The concert features a new violin sonata written for the unique acrobatic skill set of violin virtuoso Sonja Schebeck and acrobat Josh Frazer. It […]
25 January 2024
THE NSW Government has unveiled the draft plans for the new Penrith Stadium which will transform the precinct into a modern venue for sporting and entertainment. In a press release the government stated that it was a significant stadium upgrade and has been designed to improve the gameday experience for fans and players and is […]
25 January 2024
WHEN the winner of the Magic Millions literally stormed home at the Gold Coast last week, 25 Penrith-based business people were cheering a little louder than most. Why? Because collectively they own 19.5% of the champion horse, Storm Boy. After watching legendary Gai Waterhouse parade him through the beer garden of the Loggie, a kick-in […]
18 January 2024
Penrith residents are encouraged to celebrate the positive role women play in the community by nominating them for the 2024 Local Woman of the Year Awards. The Local Woman of the Year Awards is an annual program that provides MPs with the opportunity to recognise and celebrate the contributions of a local woman, aged 18 […]
18 January 2024
Mark with the MCH allied-health team and Hospital Director, ready to go home. By Iain Steel Coming home from a motorcycle ride to Oberon with friends, Mark decided to take a familiar and scenic twisty-road detour. In a split second, Mark’s life was turned upside down, a car turned into his path, his beautiful Indian […]
18 January 2024
WE are pleased to announce the addition of two new staff members who have joined our team to help further our community outreach programs. Our goal is to make a positive impact on the community and create multiple doorways into adult education and learning. College Principal, Eric Wright said “Our college has always been committed […]
18 January 2024
By Kellie Tickner, Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital Administrator WITH the recent rains, we begin to see an increase in the number of pets ingesting wild mushrooms. Australia and New Zealand are home to over 10,000 mushroom species and whilst only a small percentage of these are known to be poisonous, all mushroom ingestions should be […]
18 January 2024
LOCALS and music enthusiasts alike find themselves drawn to the vibrant rhythm that fills the air every Saturday night at Penrith RSL. The venue is perfect for those seeking an evening of musical delight close to home, with an array of genres and performers that cater to diverse tastes. The variety of musical acts showcased […]
18 January 2024
Photo of a £40 cheque from Farleigh Nettheim & Co – 1907 from the internet. IN December 1936 a bike ride to St Marys changed the lives of two friends and their families forever when Thomas Ernest Wright and Francis Edward Spittle both aged 16, decided on a bike ride to St Marys that was […]
18 January 2024
The proposal to build Australia’s first indoor snow resort at Penrith was granted State Significant Development Application (SSDA) approval by the NSW Department of Planning and Environment today [January 11] – just over 12 months after it was officially lodged on December 8, 2022. It was the final step in the SSDA process after a […]
18 January 2024
