Kynan has been handpicked to join the 2024 Skillaroos Training Squad after his impressive performance in the Automotive Refinishing category at the WorldSkills National Championships in Melbourne. The Motor Traders’ Association of New South Wales (MTA NSW) is thrilled to announce apprentice Kynan Bonanno has been chosen to represent the country at WorldSkills Lyon 2024, […]
28 March 2024
THE Creative Fringe, led by the dedicated CEO Debbie O’Connor, announces the start of the Annual 2024 Think Outside the Square Blanket Challenge (TOTS) for its eighth year running with a massive goal of 650 blankets. This inspiring initiative is instrumental in supporting the vulnerable members of our local Penrith community through the creation of […]
28 March 2024
Walk It Off Australia Inc (WIO) launched its Warragamba Group on Wednesday night 20th March, with approximately 35 men in attendance. Chris Edwards, founder of the Warragamba group said “Walk It Off is a grassroots, community-based, mental health support initiative, that independently supports men who may be struggling to cope with life’s pressures. WIO is […]
28 March 2024
Photo of graves courtesy of Ancestry website. By Lyn Forde – President/Research Officer of St Marys & District Historical Society Inc. George Hope was born at Ainsworth, Lancashire in England on 12th January 1815. He married Alice Hunt on 15th September, 1839 and they came to Australia in the “Clyde” on the 21st April 1840 […]
28 March 2024
By Kellie Tickner, Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital Administrator AS Easter approaches, among the joyous celebrations and family gatherings, it’s important to remember that this festive occasion can pose serious risks to our furry companions. Whilst we indulge in chocolate eggs, hot cross buns, and sweet treats, our pets may unwittingly encounter hazards that could turn […]
28 March 2024
Julie and David (Wedding) David Crossman (Springwood) is a well-known and highly successful businessman in the Nepean District. He is also a founding member of #The Great Walk Foundation, a local fund-raising endeavour which is now in its 17th year. The Crossman family has a strong history in the Nepean district and David has lived […]
28 March 2024
Bang Bang You’re Dead will be presented by local theatre group Ruby Productions in April. It is written by William Mastrosimone, directed by Anthony Brown with Jessica Hanlon as the Assistant Director. Bang Bang You’re Dead is a visceral examination of the culture that can breed violence in contemporary society, and a heart-breaking introspection of […]
28 March 2024
William Hunt (Glenmore Park) leads Lachlan Knight through Turn 2. Photo by Noel Rowsell William Hunt (Glenmore Park – Supersport 300), Elijah Andrew (Marayong – OJC), Zachary Russo (Sackville North – OJC) and Adam Jordan (East Kurragong – OJC) were all in action at Sydney Motorsport Park on 22nd – 23rd March, racing in a […]
28 March 2024
A dedicated Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) that provides essential mental health care to young people across Western Sydney is coming to Nepean Hospital. A sod turn event marked the beginning of construction of a specialist building that will give young people aged between 12 and 17 years of age holistic, patient-centred treatment […]
23 March 2024
An aerial view of Gipps Street. Penrith City Council is encouraging local sporting clubs and associations to submit their Expressions of Interest (EOI) for use of the new sports facilities in the Gipps Street Recreation Precinct. The 32-hectare precinct will offer a variety of high-quality, floodlit sports infrastructure when it opens in mid-2024 including: • […]
23 March 2024
