LAST Monday the 20th marked a year since our great friend Toby Hughes left us. I couldn’t think of anything else to write this week that had more importance or emotion than his memory so I’ve decided to ‘republish’ the words I had for “Brother Bias” 12 months ago. We love and miss you lots […]
23 July 2026
By Kellie Tickner, Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital Administrator WITH recent reports of H5 bird flu being detected in Australia, many people are understandably asking what this means for their families, pets and local wildlife. While the headlines may sound concerning, the current situation should be viewed with awareness rather than alarm. Australia has confirmed a […]
23 July 2026
Photo of St Marys Presbyterian Church courtesy of Penrith Library By Lyn Forde – President/Research Officer of St Marys & District Historical Society Inc. ON a Saturday in September 1901 near Cott’s “First & Last” Hotel on Victoria Road at St Marys, five women were more or less seriously injured and a valuable buggy terribly […]
23 July 2026
Photos: Noel Rowsell WESTERN Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport’s (WSI) Cargo Precinct trial flights commenced on Monday 13th July, with the first freighter touching down at 2pm. The freight hub’s formal opening and inaugural commercial services will commence on Sunday 26 July. WSI CEO Simon Hickey said these trial flights marked the final stages of […]
16 July 2026
L to R: Wayne Willmington, Joh Dickens and Penrith MP Karen McKeown OAM. THE Rotary Club of Penrith gathered this week to celebrate a successful year of service and community achievement. It was a wonderful occasion defined by genuine fellowship and the enduring spirit of friendship that characterises the club. In true Rotary fashion, the […]
16 July 2026
Locomotive No. 2 (Stevo). Photos by Noel Rowsell THE fun returned to the lower Blue Mountains over 10-12 July, with the Blue Mountains Steam FunFest held at the historic Blue Mountains Locomotive Depot at Valley Heights. For the first time, Transport Heritage NSW brought historic Steam Locomotive 3265 from Thirlmere to FunFest, allowing visitors to […]
16 July 2026
A SPECIAL free exhibition is open at Penrith library throughout July, showcasing artwork created by neurodivergent young people aged 12-16yrs from across the Blue Mountains and Penrith. The “Under the same umbrella” exhibition is the culmination of the Thriving Together neuro-affirming art therapy program by Gateway Family Services. Funding for the project was delivered under […]
16 July 2026
WALLACIA Country Club has won the Division Four Pennant in the 2026 The Master Pennant competition, defeating Bingara Gorge 5.5-2.5 on Sunday morning at Lakeside Camden GC. For Wallacia, Justin Woodward produced the standout individual result of the Final, cruising to a 7&6 win over Leigh Sienkiewicz. Christopher Holmes backed him up with a 3&1 […]
16 July 2026
PENRITH Panthers great and Western Sydney icon Mark Geyer OAM has officially signed to be the first Ambassador for Link Wentworth’s flagship fundraising sleepout, Home Sweet, being held in Penrith on Friday 7 August 2026. The football legend is helping raise awareness for the fundraiser that will see more than 80 ‘sleepees’ spend the night […]
09 July 2026
Mel Rivera and Bill McDeed at their shop in Emu Plains. Photo: Kennedi Geyer GOURMET Meat Company, based in Emu Heights, has been named Champion in the Butcher category at the 2026 Australian Trades Small Business Champion Awards, recognising the business as one of the nation’s top performers in its field. The team was presented […]
09 July 2026
