Photo: Kenndi Geyer. NOVEMBER 2024 marked a tragic turning point for the community of Cambridge Park when Tek and Kim, fondly known as “Ma and Pa,” were found dead at their cherished business, Buzzy Bees Burger House. Their sudden passing left a profound impact on residents, prompting an overwhelming outpouring of grief and support from […]
01 October 2025
A new era has begun for My Meat Online, with long-time butcher Bill McDeed of Gourmet Meat Company in Emu Heights and partner Mel Rivera officially taking ownership of the popular service. Bill, a master butcher with more than 30 years’ experience across Australia and overseas, brings a wealth of expertise and a passion for […]
01 October 2025
IN my view, the mindset expressed across social media in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s murder has revealed one of the most polarising divides we’ve ever seen. Charlie, a 31-year-old American conservative activist, public speaker and devout Christian, was gunned down at a speaking event in Utah. Disturbing mobile phone footage of the shooting – […]
18 September 2025
PENRITHis once again set to turn pink this October, with the much-loved Pink Up Penrith campaign entering its eighth year of raising vital funds for the McGrath Foundation. Since its beginnings in 2005, the McGrath Foundation has provided free support to more than 150,000 families across Australia through its network of dedicated Cancer Care Nurses. […]
18 September 2025
RUBY Productions is set to bring Tennessee Williams’ timeless play The Glass Menagerie to life at The Ruby Theatre in Penrith this October. Directed by Ann Attwood and Anthony Brown, the production will run on October 4, 10, 11 and 17 at 7pm, with matinee performances on October 11 and 18 at 2pm. The celebrated […]
18 September 2025
QUEST Penrith has been recognised as the Best Apartment Style Hotel in Western Sydney 2025, taking out the top honour at the prestigious Western Sydney Tourism Awards. A spokesperson for Quest Penrith said the accolade was a proud moment for the team. “We are beyond thrilled to receive this award. It’s a true honour and […]
11 September 2025
ST MARYS RSL sub-Branch has proudly joined forces with Malabar sub-Branch to ensure deployed Australian Defence Force personnel feel the support of home while serving overseas. A dedicated team of 14 members from St Marys, along with their BBQ cook and coach driver, travelled to Randwick Barracks to take part in the biannual care pack […]
03 September 2025
AUSTRALIAN country music legend Lee Kernaghan is set to light up Western Sydney when he performs at The Coliseum, Rooty Hill on November 8. With more than two million album sales, a string of ARIAs, APRAs, an Order of Australia Medal, Australian of the Year, and almost as many Golden Guitars as Slim Dusty, Lee […]
03 September 2025
THE much-loved St Marys Spring Festival will mark a major milestone in 2025, with the community set to celebrate the event’s 50th anniversary this September. First held in 1975, the festival was the brainchild of community workers Alf and Billie Randell. What began as a fundraiser for the Old Post Office Community Arts Centre quickly […]
21 August 2025
A NEW $5 million project to repair five sites along the lower path of the Great River Walk at Emu Plains will now go ahead thanks to additional Federal and State Government funding. The floods of March and June 2022 caused significant structural damage and movement of the lower river edge embankment and lower walking […]
07 August 2025
