Photo of Sons of Temperance courtesy of Wikipedia website. Over one hundred years ago, nothing but fire-grimed walls remained of the Penrith Temperance Hall that was in Station Street. The International Organisation of Good Templars (IOGT) originated as one of several fraternal organizations for temperance or total abstinence founded in the 19th century, and with […]
31 August 2023
The Blue Mountains DRFC (Mountain Goats) will play minor premiers Hunters Hill in the Grand Final of the Kentwell Cup, at 3pm this Saturday afternoon at Concord Oval. The Kentwell Cup originated in 1923 and is the major trophy for the NSW Suburban Rugby Union (NSWSRU), colloquially known as the “Subbies” competition. The NSWSRU is […]
31 August 2023
Jessica Fog with the Division 1 trophy. 14-year old Jessica Fog (Penrith GC) has captured the 2023 Penrith Cup, which was played on Thursday morning 24th August at Penrith GC. Her round of 3-over par 78 gave her a 4-shot winning margin over runner-up Joanne Ogle (Penrith GC). Jessica attends Glenmore Park HS, played Eric […]
31 August 2023
Mark down round 26 of this season’s NRL as “Carnage Round!” I can’t remember a more destructive round of rugby league, seeing up to a dozen of the game’s elite all coming down with worrying injuries so near to semi final action. While Bronco star duo Adam Reynolds and Pat Carrigan suffered injuries just prior […]
31 August 2023
By Kellie Tickner, Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital Administrator SINCE January 2023, the team at Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital have joined forces with the RSPCA Outreach team and travelled across various regions of New South Wales. A joint collaboration between RSPCA NSW, Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital, Vets beyond Borders, Animal Rescue Cooperative, Petbarn Foundation and various […]
30 August 2023
A new policy to manage student behaviour and support safe and positive learning environments will be available to NSW public school teachers before the end of the year. The Department of Education is now sharing its proposed Student Behaviour Policy with school leaders for feedback, following extensive consultation with education partners including the NSW Teachers […]
25 August 2023
(L-R) Penrith City Council General Manager Andrew Moore, Penrith Mayor Tricia Hitchen, Director Community and People Sandy Davies, Child Care Cluster Director Naomi Agius and Children Services Operations Manager, Jade Bradbury at Somerset Cottage. Penrith City Council has broadened its award-winning childcare services after taking operation of Somerset Cottage Children’s Centre at Nepean Hospital last […]
25 August 2023
The eagerly awaited Real Festival is set to make a triumphant return to Penrith, transforming the picturesque Nepean River into a spectacular fusion of creativity, entertainment, and engaging activities. From 15–17 September, this FREE family friendly event invites locals and visitors to immerse themselves and enjoy the atmosphere. A program full of captivating attractions for […]
25 August 2023
the ArtHitects Penrith Regional Gallery, Home of The Lewers Bequest launches its Spring Suite of exhibitions on Saturday 9 September with newly commissioned artworks and a curated selection from its collection by artists Jana Hawkins-Andersen & Paris Taia, Feras Shaheen and the ArtHitects (Gary Carsley & Renjie Teoh). These exhibitions invite audiences to contemplate history […]
25 August 2023
Sixteen-year old Codie Davidson (Penrith, NSW) has delivered a fantastic finish for Team Australia at the 2023 ICF Junior and Under 23 Canoe Slalom World Championships, which were held in Krakow, Poland, winning the bronze medal in the Women’s Junior Kayak Cross on the last day of the competition. Klara Kneblova (Czechia) won the event, […]
25 August 2023
