Alex Adamson – action pic (at front). Photos supplied 16-year-old Alex Adamson is chasing a motorcycle racing dream, currently racing speedway bikes in Sweden. His father Matt Adamson said, “It’s been pretty busy here in Denmark since arriving a month ago, and a lot has happened in that time. “Following a successful summer speedway season […]
23 May 2025
Full NSW team (Coby Carruthers front row, 2nd from right. Photos courtesy of Golf Australia. NSW has defeated QLD in the Final of the 2025 Australian Interstate Team Golf Championships, which were held at Melville Glades GC (WA) over 5-7 May. In the preliminary rounds, NSW drew 4-4 with WA, won 7-1 over VIC, won […]
16 May 2025
Penrith GC clubhouse and surrounds. THE board of the Seven Hills RSL club has written to all golf members of Penrith GC, outlining the current discussions between itself, the Australian Turf Club (ATC) and the State Government in regard to the potential sale of the Penrith golf course. The board writes: ‘As part of its […]
15 May 2025
Jo and Michael Wholohan. MICHAEL Wholohan (Glenbrook) has just completed his 100th marathon, completing the ton at Newcastle on Easter Saturday. His 100th marathon is the culmination of 18 years of marathon running, which began in Canberra in 2007 and has subsequently taken him all around the world, but may not have been the final […]
15 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
Summer Knowles in action. Photo courtesy of Click InFocus. RYAN Knowles reports it’s been a blockbuster start to the year for Nepean Hockey, with a wave of local talent representing New South Wales across national and international arenas, in both indoor and outdoor formats. Indoor Nationals – Canberra January 2025 The Hockey Australia Indoor Nationals […]
01 May 2025
Maggie Taouk (WHA), Jemma Pigott (WHA), David Trist OAM, Edward Lopez, Poppy. Nepean CrossFit is conducting a 24-hour national fitness fundraiser on Saturday 26th – Sunday 27th April, honouring fallen service members and supporting veterans and first responders. Teams of 6 will complete 24 hero workouts over 24 hours. This event originated at Nepean CrossFit […]
24 April 2025
Layla Sharp 3rd from right. Photos supplied by Commonwealth Games Australia. LAYLA Sharp (Cranebrook) is currently the World Number One ranked female athlete in the T38 800m. Layla is a ‘driven young sprinter’ now shifting her focus to 200m and 400m events as she chases global competition dreams. Layla has been named as one of […]
16 April 2025
