Mel Rivera and Bill McDeed at their shop in Emu Plains. Photo: Kennedi Geyer GOURMET Meat Company, based in Emu Heights, has been named Champion in the Butcher category at the 2026 Australian Trades Small Business Champion Awards, recognising the business as one of the nation’s top performers in its field. The team was presented […]
09 July 2026
By Richard Emerson – Photos: Richard Emerson Photography. A touching tribute to the life of Alannah Sobolewski was unveiled on Sunday, June 28, as family, friends and members of the Copperheads SMC gathered at the site of the tragic accident that claimed her life in March 2021. The roadside memorial, located in Plumpton, had begun to […]
09 July 2026
MINCHINBURY Fruit Market has been a local institution on the Great Western Highway for over 60 years, with three generations of the Gauci family working tirelessly to provide fresh fruit and vegetables to residents of western Sydney and beyond. It has just been named the ‘NSW 2026 Retailer of the Year – People’s Choice Award’ […]
09 July 2026
By Kellie Tickner, Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital Administrator WE are often asked “should I take my dog to the off-leash dog park?”. These popular community spaces offer dogs the chance to exercise, explore and socialise, but they’re not the right fit for every dog. Understanding both the benefits and the potential risks can help you […]
09 July 2026
By Lyn Forde – President/Research Officer of St Marys & District Historical Society Inc. IN November 1945 questions came up on how the Blue Mountain’s train called “The Fish” came by the name. Jim Hartigan of Penrith who was a relief stationmaster in the Penrith district felt that with the train’s contemporary named “The Chips” […]
09 July 2026
Jesse Weinstein in action against the Bruins. Photo courtesy of flicksby.tessa PENRITH’S senior men’s team has grabbed a strong 98-91 win over the Albury Wodonga Bandits on Sunday afternoon at the Minto Sports Stadium, in Round 13 of the 2026 Mitsubishi Motors NBL1 East basketball competition. The victory was some consolation for a disappointing loss […]
09 July 2026
Tom Jenkins. Photo: Panthers Media A FEW years ago, I did a guest speaking tour of the country areas of our state. My first stop was at a place I had never heard of called Boorowa. “You know Tom Jenkins is from here,” one of the crowd members said. “And that’s his brother over there,” […]
09 July 2026
Photo: www.facebook.com/Socceroos AT this week’s Council meeting, Penrith Mayor Todd Carney praised local Socceroo, Patrick Beach with a Mayoral Minute. “I’m delighted to share that one of our own is doing Penrith proud on the international sporting stage. From Glenmore Park to the world, Patrick Beach has quickly become a household name,” Mayor Carney said. […]
02 July 2026
THE Penrith NAIDOC Event returns to Jamison Park on Friday 10 July between 9am and 2pm. Penrith City Council created this year’s event program in consultation with First Nations people, paying respect to the Dharug and Gundungarra Traditional Owners, as well as all First Nations people who call Penrith home. Penrith Mayor Todd Carney said […]
02 July 2026
Students with Susan and the famous Lego man. (L-R): Hamish (Carpentry), Noah (Cabinet Making), Summer (Electrical) and Kalan (Carpentry). THE role of young workers in tackling the housing shortage was on the agenda during a recent visit by the Federal Member for Macquarie, Susan Templeman, to CathWest Innovation College at Emu Plains. Ms Templeman met […]
02 July 2026
