As we celebrated International Women’s Day on 8 March 2024, the theme this year is ‘Inspire Inclusion’. Our three local state members presented “Woman of the Year” awards to leading ladies in their respective electorates. Penrith MP Karen McKeown OAM said it was exciting to announce the recipients of the Penrith Local Woman of […]
17 March 2024
St Clair locals Ian Pike and Ian Baistow have each been awarded the prestigious 2024 NSW Seniors Local Achievement Award by Tanya Davies MP, Member for Badgerys Creek. Mr Pike’s award is in recognition of his commitment as a Committee Member of St Clair & District Men’s Shed’s Building Committee since 2016 and for his […]
17 March 2024
Pete Murray is heading to Penrith! We are teaming up once again with Panthers to give away two double passes and some free merch! To go in to the draw, simply email us at nepeannews@aol.com with your favourite Pete Murray song in the subject heading by midnight on March 18. Pete Murray is one of […]
17 March 2024
The glass ceiling is a metaphor used to represent an invisible barrier that keeps a given demographic from rising beyond a certain level in a hierarchy. The metaphor was first coined by feminists in reference to barriers in the careers of high-achieving women. Life for Australian women has changed dramatically over the decades. Some […]
01 March 2024
NSW’s Emergency Department (ED) Taskforce met this week, bringing together clinical experts from across the state to improve wait times in the state’s busy EDs. NSW EDs are under continuing pressure, with more than 3 million attendances each year, and treating more patients with serious illness than ever before. The new Taskforce will work to […]
08 February 2024
I WAS a teenager when five loathsome monsters took the life of beautiful Anita Cobby, and like everyone else old enough to remember this horrific crime, it is etched in my mind forever as a stark reminder that unspeakable evil does exist. A young nurse in the prime of her life, Anita was snatched from […]
01 February 2024
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching – the most romantic day on the calendar. Many lovers will shower each other with gifts, hopefuls will choose the day to declare love to an often-unaware conquest and others will agree to tie the knot. I can’t speak for same-sex relationships nor the gents in a hetero relationship, but […]
01 February 2024
Deputy Mayor of Penrith City Council, Clr Mark Davies, has commended his Council for proceeding with plans to hold two citizenship ceremonies this Australia Day, as well as a wide range of community events to celebrate the day. He has also taken the opportunity to have a swipe at the Prime Minister. “It brings me […]
25 January 2024
THE NSW Government has unveiled the draft plans for the new Penrith Stadium which will transform the precinct into a modern venue for sporting and entertainment. In a press release the government stated that it was a significant stadium upgrade and has been designed to improve the gameday experience for fans and players and is […]
25 January 2024
IN a bid to ensure the safety of homes during the holiday season, Gina Field, a security expert from Nepean Regional Security, has shared crucial advice for residents planning a holiday this summer. “Don’t post on community pages that you’re going on a holiday and how long you’ll be away for,” warns Gina, emphasising the […]
16 December 2023
