Photo of his grave courtesy of “Find a Grave” website. Arthur Judges the district coroner held an inquest at the Penrith Court House in July 1923 concerning the death of John “Jack” Jones that took place at Orchard Hills. In evidence Dr Day said that John was a patient of his since Christmas last and […]
27 September 2023
Australia has opened its 2023 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships campaign on a high, winning gold in the Women’s Kayak Team event at the Lee Valley Whitewater Centre in London. The team of Jessica Fox (NSW), Noemie Fox (NSW) and Kate Eckhardt (TAS) secured the gold medal in a blistering time of 108.62, 0.29 seconds […]
22 September 2023
Tanya Davies, Member for Badgerys Creek, has initiated a petition urging the Minns Labor Government to assure the future of the Mamre Road Upgrade Stage 1. Ms Davies said with the first Labor Budget in 12 years approaching on 19 September 2023, the anticipation and concern within the Western Sydney community was intensifying. “Western Sydney […]
11 September 2023
Senator the Hon Marise Payne has announced that she will retire from the Senate on 30 September, completing over 26 years of service as a Senator for NSW. A local Penrith area resident, Marise Payne is Australia’s longest serving female Senator in history. During her career she has served our nation in many important roles […]
11 September 2023
More than 80 of Western Sydney’s aspiring Indigenous athletes headed to Western Sydney University in Kingswood on 29 August 2023 to attend our UAA Indigenous Talent Identification Day. It was a brilliant and sunny day in Kingswood, showcased with strength and conditioning, Athlete testing, Netball, Volleyball, Speed & Agility, Rowing, Cycling, and Golf. Our athletes […]
11 September 2023
“WE CAN’T CHANGE WHO WE LOVE, WE CAN CHANGE HOW” Lyrics by Wayne PriceMusic by Russell TredinnickDirected by Benjamin RoordaCast: Lauren Bacon-Fleming, Renee Bechara, Levi Burrows, Jacob Fleming, Linda Hale, Samwise Holmes, Danielle Roorda, Laura Tredinnick This original contemporary musical explores the way that relationships change us all for better or worse.When Garet, a shy […]
11 September 2023
3 Gold Medals at Private Schools Championship & All Abilities Award at Penrith Valley Sports Foundation Awards. Photos supplied. Layla Sharp (Emmaus Catholic College) has won her second successive All Abilities award at the Penrith Valley Sports Foundation Awards, which were presented at Panthers last week. Now working without a coach, Layla ran a sub-30 […]
11 September 2023
Blue Mountains Rugby Club has won the 2023 Kentwell Cup, following a heart-stopping 44-40 win over Hunters Hill on Saturday afternoon at Concord Oval. Blue Mountains coach Luke Raams was ecstatic following the victory and described the often harrowing week leading up to the grand final, plus the drama of the dramatic 4-point win. “(Last) […]
11 September 2023
IN the trenches of the Western Front during World War I, a soldier said to his dying mate “I’ll look after the missus and kids”. This became known as The Promise. Realising the dire circumstances of the tens of thousands of veterans, widows and children left behind, those who returned set out to help them. […]
31 August 2023
FOR the month of October, Penrith has a very important job. It’s to turn the whole town PINK. A few years back McGrath Foundation selected Penrith as the first metropolitan area to head the Pink Up Your Town Campaign. Now in its 6th year, Penrith has really madea difference and on behalf of all those […]
31 August 2023
