Member for Penrith Karen McKeown OAM with Penrith Mayor Todd Carney at the new Great Western Highway and River Road intersection in Emu Plains. DRIVERS will benefit from better traffic flow and safer conditions along the Great Western Highway in Emu Plains, with an upgrade to the road now complete. The upgrade included the construction […]
04 April 2024
Above: A group of walkers preparing for 2024 event. Photos supplied IN 2023, Chris Barton walked from the Three Sisters, Katoomba to Manly Beach, trekking 128 kilometres in just 24 hours to raise money for the charity ‘Batyr’, which delivers mental health programs run by young people, for young people. Chris was also hoping his […]
04 April 2024
Star Wars fans of all ages will be over the moon with unmissable ‘Spark Excitement’ activations and experiences:the Force is about to be very strong at Westfield destinations across Australia and New Zealand. To celebrate the arrival of Star Wars to Westfield destinations, fans come together for a photo at the top ofWestfield Sydney Tower […]
04 April 2024
Action from Round 2 of the ASBK Series at SMSP. Aaron Bennett (Kingswood) #3. Photos by Noel Rowsell. IN addition to the junior riders we listed in last week’s editions of the Nepean News and Western News, several older local riders also featured in the placings across the two days of racing, in Round 2 […]
04 April 2024
Did you know that 10% of emergency room presentations across the state could have been treated by a GP? This Easter long weekend, if you have a non life-threatening illness or injury, the emergency department is not your only option. Wentworth Healthcare, the provider of the Nepean Blue Mountains Primary Health Network, fund a variety […]
28 March 2024
Kynan has been handpicked to join the 2024 Skillaroos Training Squad after his impressive performance in the Automotive Refinishing category at the WorldSkills National Championships in Melbourne. The Motor Traders’ Association of New South Wales (MTA NSW) is thrilled to announce apprentice Kynan Bonanno has been chosen to represent the country at WorldSkills Lyon 2024, […]
28 March 2024
THE Creative Fringe, led by the dedicated CEO Debbie O’Connor, announces the start of the Annual 2024 Think Outside the Square Blanket Challenge (TOTS) for its eighth year running with a massive goal of 650 blankets. This inspiring initiative is instrumental in supporting the vulnerable members of our local Penrith community through the creation of […]
28 March 2024
Walk It Off Australia Inc (WIO) launched its Warragamba Group on Wednesday night 20th March, with approximately 35 men in attendance. Chris Edwards, founder of the Warragamba group said “Walk It Off is a grassroots, community-based, mental health support initiative, that independently supports men who may be struggling to cope with life’s pressures. WIO is […]
28 March 2024
Photo of graves courtesy of Ancestry website. By Lyn Forde – President/Research Officer of St Marys & District Historical Society Inc. George Hope was born at Ainsworth, Lancashire in England on 12th January 1815. He married Alice Hunt on 15th September, 1839 and they came to Australia in the “Clyde” on the 21st April 1840 […]
28 March 2024
By Kellie Tickner, Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital Administrator AS Easter approaches, among the joyous celebrations and family gatherings, it’s important to remember that this festive occasion can pose serious risks to our furry companions. Whilst we indulge in chocolate eggs, hot cross buns, and sweet treats, our pets may unwittingly encounter hazards that could turn […]
28 March 2024
