For as long as I can remember, the event that has signalled the end of winter and a big warm welcome to the beautiful sunny days ahead is the St Marys Spring Festival! September 2 is the day, so make sure you’ve cleared your diary so you can join in all the fun in Queen […]
31 August 2023
With Gina Field, Nepean Regional Security IS it just me or does there appear to be an increase in armed robberies, hold ups and shootings? Now I am no rocket scientist or brain surgeon, however I have been very blessed (not) to have worked in many a club and pub over the past 25 years […]
31 August 2023
By Val Newman The annual Penrith Dolls, Bears, Craft and Collectables Show will be held on the 10th of September. Come and see the delightful stall displays with plenty on offer for everyone from the collector of antique, vintage and modern dolls, bears and toys to unique handmade gifts, jewellery, doll houses, miniatures and more. […]
31 August 2023
News and views from the Federal Member for Lindsay By Melissa McIntosh I HAVE consulted with our community about the upcoming Voice referendum, including a survey on whether local people support constitutional recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as Australia’s first peoples, and if they support the Voice to Parliament. The majority of […]
31 August 2023
Photo of Sons of Temperance courtesy of Wikipedia website. Over one hundred years ago, nothing but fire-grimed walls remained of the Penrith Temperance Hall that was in Station Street. The International Organisation of Good Templars (IOGT) originated as one of several fraternal organizations for temperance or total abstinence founded in the 19th century, and with […]
31 August 2023
Jessica Fog with the Division 1 trophy. 14-year old Jessica Fog (Penrith GC) has captured the 2023 Penrith Cup, which was played on Thursday morning 24th August at Penrith GC. Her round of 3-over par 78 gave her a 4-shot winning margin over runner-up Joanne Ogle (Penrith GC). Jessica attends Glenmore Park HS, played Eric […]
31 August 2023
The Blue Mountains DRFC (Mountain Goats) will play minor premiers Hunters Hill in the Grand Final of the Kentwell Cup, at 3pm this Saturday afternoon at Concord Oval. The Kentwell Cup originated in 1923 and is the major trophy for the NSW Suburban Rugby Union (NSWSRU), colloquially known as the “Subbies” competition. The NSWSRU is […]
31 August 2023
Mark down round 26 of this season’s NRL as “Carnage Round!” I can’t remember a more destructive round of rugby league, seeing up to a dozen of the game’s elite all coming down with worrying injuries so near to semi final action. While Bronco star duo Adam Reynolds and Pat Carrigan suffered injuries just prior […]
31 August 2023
By Kellie Tickner, Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital Administrator SINCE January 2023, the team at Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital have joined forces with the RSPCA Outreach team and travelled across various regions of New South Wales. A joint collaboration between RSPCA NSW, Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital, Vets beyond Borders, Animal Rescue Cooperative, Petbarn Foundation and various […]
30 August 2023
A new policy to manage student behaviour and support safe and positive learning environments will be available to NSW public school teachers before the end of the year. The Department of Education is now sharing its proposed Student Behaviour Policy with school leaders for feedback, following extensive consultation with education partners including the NSW Teachers […]
25 August 2023
