FOLLOWING the sudden death of Nepean News ‘Legend of the Nepean’ Bob Aitken AM JP, we would like to run this excerpt of our article, which ran on May 26, 2022, in his memory. In addition to running Bob Aitken Media, his own media company, Bob had been the Chairman of Rotary District 9685 Polio […]
26 April 2024
THE pioneers of the Australian Rock N Roll era have joined together in concert for the first time in 60 years to go on tour. This is not one you want to miss! THE GOOD OLD DAYS OF ROCK ’N’ ROLL is an exciting and memory riddled show presented by Bob McKinnon. From television shows […]
26 April 2024
By Kellie Tickner, Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital Administrator WHEN it comes to boarding your beloved feline friend, ensuring their comfort and well-being is paramount. Cats, known for their aversion to change, can experience stress during boarding experiences, leading to behavioural changes and discomfort. Selecting the right home-away-from home facility can make all the difference in […]
26 April 2024
Photo of timber logging from the internet. By Lyn Forde – President/Research Officer of St Marys & District Historical Society Inc. 1904 To the Editor, Sir—I have perused with pleasure and interest two or three articles from old Penrith identities in the dear old Nepean Times, a copy of which I receive every week. The […]
26 April 2024
The crew on Racing Yacht ‘It Happens’ in action during the Sydney Harbour Women’s Keelboat Series. PENRITH and Richmond’s sailing crew aboard racing yacht ‘It Happens’ have guided the boat to a 2nd place finish, in Division 1, of the 2023-2024 Sydney Harbour Women’s Keelboat Series. It Happens recorded 3rd place, 6th, 2nd and 1st […]
26 April 2024
Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital was thrilled to share on social media that Kellie Tickner (who also writes the regular veterinary column in Nepean News) has been nominated for RSPCA Volunteer of the Year, after recently being awarded Volunteer of the Month in March. Kellie’s dedication to volunteering with RSPCA NSW is truly inspiring. She saw […]
20 April 2024
FIRE and Rescue NSW’s latest aerial pumper has rolled off the production line, headed for its new home at Penrith Fire Station. Valued at $2.5m, the state-of-the-art appliance is the latest of 11 new aerial platforms, strategically placed to protect the state’s built-up areas from high-rise emergencies. The truck boasts Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS) […]
20 April 2024
(L to R) Stephen Iverson, David Tyler (Drum Major), Alan Harris, Tim Badger (President). Other members unavailable for photo. Photo supplied by Tim Badger THE Penrith RSL Pipes and Drums Band was officially formed mid 2022, following a series of events and circumstances. After contact with Smithfield RSL ceased during the COVID lock down, it […]
20 April 2024
Attendees at last year’s WVNA ANZAC service at Memory Park. Photo by Noel Rowsell. MEMBERS of the public are invited to Memory Park, Penrith at 10am on Saturday 20th April for the Women Veterans Network Australia (WVNA) ANZAC Service. Current and ex-serving members of the Australian Defence Forces will be in attendance, along with several […]
20 April 2024
MAKE the most of these school holidays and join Penrith Council for Mini Makers! Come down to the new City Park in Penrith on Wednesday 24 April from 10am-1pm with the kids and enjoy free arts and crafts, face painting, active games, Penrith City Council’s mobile playvan and live music. They’re making school holidays […]
20 April 2024
