FOR the month of October, Penrith has had a very important job. It’s to turn the whole town PINK. The McGrath Foundation selected Penrith as the first metropolitan area in which to head the Pink Up Your Town Campaign. Gai Hawthorn, President and Ambassador of Pink Up Penrith said she knew the community would cometogether […]
28 October 2022
STUART AYRES MP, Member for Penrith welcomes the announcement that Return and Earners in Penrith could be in for a massive update, with the NSW Government planning to expand the scheme so it includes containers like glass wine and spirits bottles and larger containers. Stuart Ayres said this is an exciting opportunity to build on […]
28 October 2022
ON November 11th, St Marys RSL sub-Branch will commemorate Remembrance Day from 10.00am at Victoria Park, a time when fathers, mothers, sisters, and brothers are acknowledged for the countless sacrifices they had made during the first world war. Its significance is seen through the heart-stopping statistic, more than 60,000 Australian soldiers and nurses were killed […]
28 October 2022
FEDERAL Treasurer, The Hon Jim Chalmers MP says the Albanese Labor Government’s first Budget is responsible, right for the times, and begins to build a better future for Australia. Mr Chalmers said the Budget delivers on our commitments including: Responsible cost-of-living relief which doesn’t put additional pressure on inflation. Targeted investments to build a stronger, […]
28 October 2022
IN 2021, the Nepean News covered an up-and-coming young race driver, who was headed to Bathurst for his 2nd drive in the annual Bathurst 1000. Jayden Ojeda (Claremont Meadows) quickly put the result of that race, which ended on 112 laps with a DNF, behind him, suiting up again this year with Matt Stone Racing, […]
28 October 2022
I MUST admit, the Rugby League World Cup wasn’t even close to being on my radar a month ago. When the Panthers prevailed in the 2022 Grand Final and went back-to-back, International Rugby League in the Northern hemisphere didn’t quite tickle the ivories. But, now that it has begun, I can’t get enough of it! […]
28 October 2022
WORK is underway to construct City Park in the heart of Penrith and transform the City Centre. The 7,000 sqm park on the corner of Henry and Station Streets is set to become a vibrant, green space for residents, visitors and workers to enjoy. It will feature a central lawn with significant tree canopy cover, […]
20 October 2022
THE Blacktown Red Belly Warriors Rugby League Club has enjoyed great success at the 50th Koori Knockout tournament, which was held in Nowra, NSW over the 1st-3rd October Long Weekend. BRBW entered six teams in the event, finishing as the most successful club over the weekend with some amazing results. In their 30th year of […]
20 October 2022
Penrith Panthers – NRL Premiers. NSW Cup Premiers. Jersey Flegg Premiers. SG Ball Premiers. By Panthers Media 2022 was a season Panthers players, members and the Penrith community will never forget. The history defining achievements couldn’t have been possible without everyone in the club playing their part. Off the field the support in the stands, […]
20 October 2022
THE Penrith Civic Centre will turn pink every night for the rest of October in support of Pink Up Penrith. For the fifth consecutive year, Penrith City Council is shining a light on this important campaign during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This is to raise awareness and funds to support people with breast cancer and […]
15 October 2022
