Mayor Todd Carney with Our River Plan 2026-46, a 20-year vision for the future of the Nepean River. PENRITH City Council is inviting the community to provide feedback on the Draft Our River Plan 2026–46, a long-term vision for the future of the Nepean River, which is now on public exhibition. The Draft Our River […]
14 August 2026
IF you’re looking for something to gift Dad for Father’s Day, Penrith City Council’s beloved Treesfor Dad community event returns for its eighth year on Sunday 6 September. Everyone is invited to plant a tree in honour and celebration of their dad, grandfather, uncle or father figure at Berkshire Park Recreation Ground in Berkshire Park. […]
14 August 2026
Paintings featured are by Maralyn Kastel The Nepean Art Society is set to host its upcoming exhibition and art sale, offering art lovers and community members the chance to browse a diverse collection of creative works. The event will showcase over 120 unique artworks, providing a significant opportunity to view local talent. In addition to […]
14 August 2026
Tahlia Tupaea in action this season. Photo: Aaron Camua FORMER Penrith Panthers junior and senior representative Tahlia Tupaea has guided the Bankstown Bruins women’s team into the grand final of the 2026 Mitsubishi Motors NBL1 East basketball competition. Tupaea delivered a game-winning 24 points, 5 rebounds two assists and four steals as the Bruins rolled […]
14 August 2026
Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King opens WSI’s Cargo Precinct with WSI CEO Simon Hickey. By WSI CEO Simon Hickey YOUR local airport is now open for business. While passenger flights don’t launch until October – as of now, the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) Cargo Precinct […]
06 August 2026
PENRITH City Council has proudly celebrated the remarkable achievements of its 2026 Local Celebration Awards recipients and the newest Honoured Citizen, Bruce Turner AM. Bruce Turner has dedicated more than 50 years of service to the Penrith region and beyond, chairing and serving on audit committees for over 40 organisations spanning multiple sectors, many of […]
06 August 2026
A Western Sydney entrepreneur has launched what is believed to be Australia’s first credential management platform designed specifically for the early childhood education and care sector, as childcare providers prepare for major new compliance requirements. CredPass was officially launched at The Lakehouse, Redbank, and is the creation of early childhood teacher, TAFE educator and counsellor […]
06 August 2026
End of an era: Hitchens Removals & Storage 1957-2026 FOR almost seven decades, if you were moving house anywhere in Penrith and beyond, chances are Hitchens was involved. From humble beginnings with just two trucks and no telephone, Hitchens Removals & Storage grew alongside western Sydney, helping thousands of families move into new homes while […]
06 August 2026
Men’s 4 x 100m Relay. A 256-strong Australian Team at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games competed in ten sports on the Games program. Thirteen athletes from Western Sydney won selection to the Australian Team, including Jackson Sharp (Wentworth Falls) Men’s 5,000m – Athletics, Desleigh Owusu (Blacktown) Triple Jump – Athletics, Ritam Malik (Kellyville), Tru Hagens […]
06 August 2026
Photo: Penrith Panthers facebook AFTER 22 rounds of rugby league this season, there are growing opinions that the winner of this year’s competition has narrowed down to two stand out clubs. Penrith (West) and the Roosters (East). After the weekend of footy it’s hard to argue. Obviously, there are other clubs who have looked likely […]
06 August 2026
