WITH the weather heating up, Penrith City Council is reminding residents to make sure their pools, especially inflatable pools, are properly fenced off. Penrith Mayor Todd Carney says that many residents this summer will look to beat the heat and spend time cooling off by the pool. As fun as the pool is, it can […]
16 December 2023
IN a bid to ensure the safety of homes during the holiday season, Gina Field, a security expert from Nepean Regional Security, has shared crucial advice for residents planning a holiday this summer. “Don’t post on community pages that you’re going on a holiday and how long you’ll be away for,” warns Gina, emphasising the […]
16 December 2023
By Kellie Tickner, Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital Administrator WITH Christmas fast approaching, we would like you and your pets to enjoy the holiday season. Unfortunately, there are hidden dangers. Christmas food, people, parties and changes in routine. You may not be able to supervise your pet as much as usual and at this time of […]
16 December 2023
With Gina Field, Nepean Regional Security Ahh, the wonderful time of Christmas, cheers and beers and maybe family tears as they say. I was listening to the good old Chrissy songs the other night, and realised the same old crap comes on year after year. Same songs, same regurgitated lyrics, same singers, maybe a couple […]
16 December 2023
THE team at the Western Sydney International (WSI) Experience Centre will be hosting fun and interactive free activities over the school holidays to keep all kids, big and small, entertained. The activities range from arts and craft through to guided educational workshops such as Sydney Zoo’s immersive wildlife workshops, Bee Hotels, Lego Workshops, Farm to […]
16 December 2023
There are many theories regarding the start of Christmas in July in Australia. We definitely know that the weather in December was not the traditional Christmas cold weather. Even though it is boiling hot here in Australia, the oldies (baby boomer parents, grandparents etc) who mostly in the early days came from Great Britian the […]
16 December 2023
The successful NHA U18 Women’s team. Photo supplied.Back row – Tabatha Knowles – manager, Jessica Rand, Shannae Lawrence, Liliana Turner(C), Summer Knowles, Monique Turner, Ryan Knowles- coach; Front row – Shaniqua Williams, Shelera Williams, Martina Williams, Rachel Azzopardi. THE Nepean Hockey Association’s Under 18 women’s team has won the NSW State Indoor 3rd Division title, […]
16 December 2023
By KELSEY HOGAN, NRL Reporter With previous winners Stacey Jones, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Shaun Johnson and Joey Manu, former Kiwis coach Michael Maguire and many teammates expressing their congratulations in a combined video message, the 2023 Golden Boot winner became emotional on stage. “We talk about when we started our journey with the Kiwis together back […]
16 December 2023
St Marys Station sign. PENRITH City Council is inviting the community to share their feedback on the draft St Marys Town Centre Place Plan until Thursday 29 February 2024. Following extensive community consultation last year, Council adopted its St Marys Town Centre Structure Plan which established a shared vision to transform St Marys into a […]
12 December 2023
A remarkable wave of generosity has swept through Penrith this year, leaving a trail of compassion and support in its wake. WestCare Penrith, a local organisation dedicated to assisting those in need, found itself at the centre of the high outpouring of goodwill. Donations poured in from every corner – cheques, toys of all shapes […]
12 December 2023
