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
TANYA Davies MP, Member for Badgerys Creek has expressed her strong support for a petition by Glenmore Park local Chloe Kessell calling on the NSW Government to review cemetery regulations across NSW to better support grieving families and to consider legislation protecting families’ rights to memorialise their loved ones with personal touches, such as garden […]
23 May 2025
WITH THE BUSHCARE TEAM WE had a great night out at our booked-out Nocturnal Safari on Thursday 15 May. Our Bushcare team was joined by Tom Covell from Hooked on Nature and 24 participants at Castlereagh Reserve in Cranebrook. Although the night was cold and drizzly, everyone came prepared and enjoyed the guided walk […]
23 May 2025
Sydney Writers’ Festival Primary School Days26 May – The JoanBook an excursion for your students! Join Sydney Writers’ Festival for an engaging and inspiring day into the world of literature. Meet four bestselling picture book authors – plus a special surprise guest! Sounds Fresh #4: Osita + Blue Hill30 May – The JoanKick back with […]
23 May 2025
Club members and action from a previous event. Photos courtesy of David Dormer “Sydney Speedway Kart Club is based at Nepean Raceway, Rickards Road, Castlereagh and was started by a couple of Speedway Kart guys and me back in early 2021,” said David Dormer, Club President. “We then incorporated in June 2021 and affiliated with […]
23 May 2025
