Ada Mackie (above) and Lucien Delfour (below) in action earlier this year in Penrith. Photos by Noel Rowsell THE 2023 NSW Canoe Slalom State Championships were held on 28-29th October 2023, on the Cotter River, ACT. The event was part of an initiative to rebuild Canoe Slalom participation, from the ground up, with the Cotter […]
21 November 2023
THIS delightful event will showcase the extraordinary talents of Western Sydney’s finest young musicians, who have been diligently honing their skills throughout the year in preparation for this very special concert. Be captivated by this performance as Penrith Youth Orchestra and Richard Bonynge Ensemble come together to create a symphony of sounds that will leave […]
21 November 2023
THIS Movember, Busways is raising awareness for men’s health by hosting a Busways pop-up barbershop, supporting an employee fundraising motorcycle ride and placing moustaches on all 1350 buses in its fleet. The annual Movember charity movement aims to advance research and support programs that help men to live happier, healthier and longer lives. On Monday, […]
09 November 2023
By Tony Fryer Remembrance Day is certainly a time when we reflect on the sacrifices that, over the years, many in our Military have incurred in (or as a result of) conflict whilst serving our unique nation, Australia. But let’s not forget all those in the families of these women and men … the sacrifices […]
09 November 2023
THE City of Penrith RSL sub-Branch contains former and current serving members of Australia’s Armed Forces from various wars, campaigns and locations, including World War 11, Korea, Malaya, Vietnam, East Timor, Solomon Islands, Cambodia, Somalia, East Timor, Iran, Iraq and Afghanistan. The sub-Branch is involved in several internal and community-based events including: 1. Monthly General […]
09 November 2023
Paul & Ray Wheatley. Raymond Wheatley OAM (25 July 1948 – 20 June 2023) was an Australian Boxing Hall of Fame official, a Golden Gloves boxing champion, and a legend in both Australian boxing and internationally. Ray passed away in June this year but we withheld his Legends of the Nepean story at the behest […]
09 November 2023
By Kellie Tickner, Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital Administrator SPRING is the time of year when many of us attend to our gardens and get out the weed sprays and snail baits. But be aware that while these products may save your garden, they may harm (or even kill) your pet, even if they are labelled […]
09 November 2023
Photo of the grave courtesy of Ancestry website. THE Penrith District Coroner Arthur Judges J.P. held an inquest at Penrith Court House concerning the death of William Victor Breeze. William was born at Jamisontown on 14th February 1878 and was 45 years of age. He was the son of John Mathew Breeze and Catherine Harvey […]
09 November 2023
Will Brown #9. THE long-awaited Kumho TCR World Tour double-header kicked off on Friday 3rd-Saturday 4th November, with the Shannons Speed Series competitors united for ‘Race Sydney’ at Sydney Motorsport Park. A record 25 competitors took to the track when both TCR World Tour and Supercheap Auto TCR Australia entered the pointy-end of their respective […]
09 November 2023
Elijah Andrew (#18) in action during the ASBK round at Phillip Island. Photo supplied. 13-year-old Elijah Andrew (Marayong) had a mixed round at Phillip Island, in the penultimate round of the 2023 bLU cRU Oceania Blue Series. “ I had a blast with the @oceania_junior_cup crew over the last two weekends, coming off my best […]
09 November 2023
