Penrith Mayor Todd Carney with NSW 24-Hour Economy Commissioner, Michael Rodrigues at the Business Forum held in Penrith. MORE than 60 local businesses, government and industry representatives gathered today (Friday, 23 May) to explore opportunities to grow Penrith City’s 24-hour economy. Penrith Mayor Todd Carney said he was thrilled with the success of the Business […]
29 May 2025
LOCAL business Lower Mountains Air Conditioning has once again earned state-wide recognition, taking home a prestigious award for sales excellence at the Mitsubishi Electric Australia Diamond Dealer Awards over the weekend. Owners Anthea and Andrew Strathdee were very proud that their hard work had gained recognition for the second year running. “We are thrilled to […]
29 May 2025
THE Blacktown Red Belly Warriors (BRBW) are seeking team nominations for the 2025 BRBW Knockout, which will be held on 20th September at The Kingsway, St Marys. The BRBW Knockout is the only Sydney knockout tournament played before the annual Koori Knockout, which will be held in Tamworth this year over the Long Weekend 3-6th […]
29 May 2025
Action from the 2024 HSRCA Sydney Classic. Photos by Noel Rowsell THE committee of the Historic Sports and Racing Car Association of NSW invites drivers and spectators to join them for their annual winter spectacular at Sydney Motorsport Park (SMSP), to be held over the King’s Birthday long weekend, the 7th and 8th of June, […]
29 May 2025
Janet McKenzie (Penrith) is celebrating her 50th year of nursing, which began at the Fairfield District Hospital in 1975. Janet currently lives and works in the Penrith area where she is employed with Community Health in Child and Family Health Nursing. She started nursing in February, 1975 at the Fairfield District Hospital, now the site […]
29 May 2025
Penrith City Council is hosting an exciting event, Winter Solstice! Over the June long weekend, City Park will transform into a winter wonderland! Council’s latest event will host a range of activities, including an authentic ice-skating rink, activities for young children and teenagers, entertainment and have a variety of food offerings at restaurants open […]
29 May 2025
Photo of Henry courtesy of Archive Office of NSW. By Lyn Forde – President/Research Officer of St Marys & District Historical Society Inc. SIR Henry Parkes was born to a farming family on the 27th May 1815 at Stoneleigh, Warwickshire in England. He was the youngest of seven children to Thomas Parkes and his wife […]
29 May 2025
By Kellie Tickner, Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital Administrator AS of May 19, 2025, important changes to rental laws in New South Wales have made it easier for tenants to keep pets in their homes. These changes reflect what many already believe—pets are more than just animals; they’re beloved members of the family. For renters, this […]
29 May 2025
AT the end of 2006, Penrith Golf Pro Jonathan Green, and his great mate local solicitor Mark Mulock were having a long lunch, when the discussion popped up on exactly what could they do to raise money for local charities that really needed funds. “I reckon I could run to Katoomba” Greeny stated. “What if […]
29 May 2025
MEMBER for Penrith, Karen McKeown OAM has said a big thank you this week to our local SES Volunteers. Mrs McKeown said Wednesday was “Wear Orange Wednesday (WOW Day) and it was an opportunity for people across NSW and Australia to say a simple but meaningful “thank you” to the volunteers who give their time […]
23 May 2025
