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  • Penrith Gaels St Patrick’s Golf Day
    by Nepean News
    June 13, 2025
  • Prue Car takes time out to fight breast cancer 
    by Kerrie Davies
    June 13, 2025
  • Statewide funding announced, but what’s the situation locally?
    by Nepean News
    June 13, 2025
  • 17 – a playful trip down memory lane 
    by Nepean News
    June 13, 2025
  • Legends of the Nepean: John Vickers
    by Noel Rowsell
    June 13, 2025

Death by Hanging

Penrith settlement began in the Castlereagh area along the Nepean River, but the Hawkesbury area was already settled.  In September 1808, Hugh Dowling was on trial before A Bell, Esquire for armed burglary at the Hawksbury, stealing cash and clothing from the dwelling house of William Styles. Hugh was brought before the court on a […]

07 June 2023

Lyn Forde

Panthers and Blues Hamstrung!

IN the 14th minute of last Sunday’s game between the Panthers and the Dragons, the 17,000 hearty Panther fans at the game all held their collective breath. Star playmaker and co-captain Nathan Cleary clutched at the back of his left leg as he grimaced in pain.  As he tried to hobble back into the defensive […]

07 June 2023

Mark Geyer

Arthritis – Not just a senior pet’s disease

By Kellie Tickner, Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital Administrator As winter temperature arrive, we often see an increase in arthritis cases in both young and old pets. One in five dogs suffers from the pain and disability caused by arthritis. Cats can also suffer from the damaging effects of this condition and may have difficulty grooming […]

07 June 2023

Nepean News

Red Shield Appeal

THE Salvation Army in Australia helps someone in need every 17 seconds. And this help is only made possible through the generosity of those like you, who support the Red Shield Appeal. Right now, everyday life has turned into a struggle for millions of families across the nation. Grappling with hardship, homelessness, domestic violence, addiction, […]

27 May 2023

Kerrie Davies

Volunteers: the lifeblood of our community

LOCAL volunteers were praised and applauded at the National Volunteer Week 2023 celebration recently.  The number of people relying on Meals on Wheels is increasing, and the volunteers who service our community through Nepean Food Services do a tremendous job in both delivering food and in kindness, especially towards older people experiencing loneliness.  “I loved […]

27 May 2023

Kerrie Davies

Shelter capacity for women and children at risk doubled 

WOMEN’S Community Shelters (WCS), a leading charity supporting women and children at risk of homelessness and domestic and family violence, The Haven – Nepean Women’s Shelter, and community housing provider Evolve Housing, are proud to announce a ground breaking partnership to increase access to shelter accommodation and support services across the Penrith LGA, NSW.  The […]

27 May 2023

Nepean News

Boost in funding for local schools

THE Federal Member for Lindsay Melissa McIntosh MP congratulates the eleven local schools set to benefit from funding to upgrade their facilities and to purchase new equipment, providing students with new general and specialist learning spaces and other major refurbishments. Including: Castlereagh Public School: $19000 – Installing and/or upgrading shade structures. Cambridge Park Public School: […]

27 May 2023

Nepean News

St Dominic’s College win NSW All Schools Basketball Championship Title

The St Dominic’s College Senior (above) and Intermediate Basketball teams (below).Photos supplied by Christina Michaleris, St Dominic’s College. St Dominic’s College has won the 2023 NSW All Schools Basketball Championships for the second successive year, defeating McKillop Port Macquarie 39-26 in the Grand Final. “In the competitive world of School Basketball, there are teams that […]

27 May 2023

Noel Rowsell

St Marys Lights Up with a festival of fun 

Lights Up Hula Hooper: Carnival style entertainment like this Hula Hooper will be performing at the Lights Up event. CARNIVAL style entertainment, tasty food and amusement rides are on the cards at St Marys Lights Up on Saturday 20 May from 4pm-9pm. This free, family-friendly event hosted by Penrith City Council will transform the Town […]

12 May 2023

Nepean News

Mayoral Charity Ball provides hope for safer, brighter tomorrow

Penrith Mayor Tricia Hitchen (right) presents The Haven a cheque for $60,000. THE future of local women and children escaping domestic violence is looking brighter thanks to the fundraising success of Penrith’s Mayoral Charity Ball.   In front of emcee David Campbell OAM and more than 220 guests, Penrith Mayor Tricia Hitchen presented a cheque […]

12 May 2023

Nepean News

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