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  • Tony Fryer: A fitting Citizen of the Year
    by Kerrie Davies
    July 23, 2025
  • Royce Simmons Foundation launches The Big Walk
    by Nepean News
    July 23, 2025
  • Support Sue’s walk to help people living with MND
    by Kerrie Davies
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  • Penrith’s BeBe Liu-Brennan crowned World Dancer of the Year in Italy
    by Nepean News
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    by Nepean News
    July 23, 2025

Burnt to Death 

IN December 1945 a single man named John Joseph Xavier Wright aged 31 returned to St Marys. John was born in May 1914 at Boolaroo, Lake Macquarie in NSW to parents Albert Ernest and Elsie Xavier Wright (King). His father was born in 1886 in Durham, England and they married in September 1910 in Tynemouth, […]

01 February 2024

Lyn Forde

St Clair Physie celebrates a stellar year of achievements

Team Teachers. St Clair Physie, a vibrant not-for-profit physical culture club, is basking in the glow of an extraordinary 2023 season, marked by remarkable triumphs and team spirit. As they gear up for another exhilarating year in 2024, the club reflects on its past accomplishments and eagerly anticipates new milestones on the horizon. St Clair […]

01 February 2024

Nepean News

Police encourage community to look out for each other on Australia Day 

THE NSW Police Force is encouraging everyone to look out for their mates and loved ones this Australia Day long weekend, as they launch a state-wide police operation. Operation Australia Day 2024 will commence now and will run until 11.59pm on Sunday 28 January 2024. Police will be out in numbers – on the ground, […]

25 January 2024

Nepean News

Deputy Mayor Mark Davies says Australia Day will be unapologetically celebrated

Deputy Mayor of Penrith City Council, Clr Mark Davies, has commended his Council for proceeding with plans to hold two citizenship ceremonies this Australia Day, as well as a wide range of community events to celebrate the day. He has also taken the opportunity to have a swipe at the Prime Minister. “It brings me […]

25 January 2024

Kerrie Davies

Circus, opera and classical music come together for a powerful new concert experience 

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

Nepean News

First look at new and improved Penrith Stadium

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

Kerrie Davies

Storm Boy gallops to glory in the Magical Millions

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

Nepean News

Penrith encouraged to celebrate our remarkable women

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

Nepean News

Miracle at Minchinbury 

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

Nepean News

2024 sees two new team members at the Nepean Community College dedicated to Community Outreach

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

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