Wood Sawyer 1905 painting courtesy of Frederick McCubbin. By Lyn Forde – President/Research Officer of St Marys & District Historical Society Inc. AT South Creek on the 22nd of January 1859 at Regentville William Watson was indicted for having unlawfully and feloniously killed and stabbed Simon Ryan. The prisoner pleaded not guilty and was undefended. […]
14 May 2025
THIS winter, Penrith CBD Corporation, in partnership with Karen McKeown MP, Penrith City Council, Penrith RSL, The Creative Fringe, and Penrith Community Kitchen, is proud to launch #ProjectWarmth: Penrith Winter Appeal – a heartfelt community initiative aimed at keeping our most vulnerable residents warm and nourished during the colder months. As temperatures drop, many members […]
09 May 2025
A message from MELISSA McINTOSH MP “To everyone in our community (the best community in the country) thank you so much for your support. I am so humbled but so honoured to be returned as your local federal member for Lindsay for another three years. I want to thank our volunteers who worked so hard […]
09 May 2025
STATEMENT FROM SUSAN TEMPLEMAN MP I’M delighted and grateful to have been elected as the Member for Macquarie for the fourth time. With nearly 90 percent of the votes counted there has been an increase to my majority and I thank every person who has put their trust in me to represent this vast and […]
09 May 2025
Penrith Mayor Todd Carney (pictured at the recently upgraded Regatta Park) is encouraging the community to review Council’s strategic plans throughout May. PENRITH City Council has released a new suite of Integrated Planning and Reporting documents outlining a clear path to achieving the community’s vision for Penrith. The community is invited to provide feedback during […]
09 May 2025
THE Museum of Fire, Penrith is delighted to announce that Marshall and Chase of PAW Patrol will be at the Museum of Fire on Saturday 10th May for Fire and Rescue NSW’s Open Day! Bring the kids along to meet the Pups, local firefighters and learn im-paw-tant fire safety tips. This FREE* event will feature […]
09 May 2025
Jess Fox OAM in action during the 2025 Oceania Championships. Photo by Noel Rowsell CANOE Slalom World, Olympic and World Cup champion Jess Fox OAM has retained her position on the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) Executive (Board), following elections at the organisation’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Sydney on Saturday. Olympic champion swimmer Susie O’Neill […]
09 May 2025
Eileen with children and cousins (above) and the Smith family girls (below). Photos supplied. THE Easter Weekend had an additional celebration at the Penrith Bowling Club for the family and friends of Eileen Hill, whoturned 100 years of age on 19thApril. Her daughter Dianne Notton said “The big day is over. After an exhausting weekend, […]
01 May 2025
LOCAL butcher Gourmet Meat Company has once again emerged victorious at this year’s Royal Easter Show. The esteemed butcher shop has claimed the coveted first prize for its exceptional meat grading, earning the prestigious first prize for the second year running! The win at the Royal Easter Show, renowned for its stringent judging criteria and […]
01 May 2025
EVERYONE in the earthmoving business knows how important it is to stay right up-to-date with the latest machinery, tools and technology. The contracting market is competitive. However, whilst there’s no shortage of online advice, information and experts out there who are willing to share their knowledge, there is no substitute for face-to-face time with people […]
01 May 2025
