BY LEANNE MORGAN THE iconic Train in the carpark of St Marys Diggers Club, how often have you driven past and thought “I wonder what it actually is?” or “What is it that goes on there?”  Saturday 21st September is the day that you can find out. VVAA St Marys Outpost Veterans’ Centre is opening […]

Noni Hazelhurst. Katoomba will be overflowing with ideas in the first weekend of November as the country’s greatest minds and most exciting new talent make their way to the Blue Mountains for this unique literary festival, growing in scale and impact every year. The 2024 program includes more than 80 authors featured in 46 sessions, […]

THE Clarendon Classic Machinery Rally is an annual event held in September at the Hawkesbury Showground. It’s running over the weekend of 21-22 September, hosted by the Sydney Antique Machinery Club Inc.  This family friendly two-day event includes a great display of restored tractors and stationary engines, vintage cars, trucks, bikes, antique tools and more. […]

IN 1786, at the age of eight, Hummel went to live and study with Mozart in Vienna. During his two years as a lodger in the family’s apartment in the Domgasse, he would have listened many times to his teacher singing, humming and trying out the odd phrase from the music composed and performed which […]

IT is an event I’ve been attending for decades; my mother loved it, I love it, my kids love it and now their kids love it – the St Marys Spring Festival is always jam-packed with festival fun for all ages. It is the turning point from winter to warmer weather, and it has been […]

Are you looking for a great family Day Out? Then look no further, the 36th All Holden Day is revving up for another spectacular event to be held on the Sunday 4th August at the Hawkesbury Showground, Racecourse Road, Clarendon. The annual event kicks off with a swap meet on Saturday 3th August with lots […]

Celebrate the early years of the famed Sun Records with Sun Rising, The Birth of Rock and Roll at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, Penrith on Saturday 3 August at 2pm and 7.30pm. Since their first show a decade ago, Melbourne band Sun Rising have played to critical acclaim as they celebrate and pay […]

Introduction Glenmore Village, the latest addition to the retail landscape of Glenmore Park, was officially opened by Councillor Todd Carney, Mayor of Penrith, and Tanya Davies MP, Member for Badgerys Creek, on 26 June 2024. This opening marks a significant milestone for the community, ushering in a new era of connectivity and convenience. In the […]

Exciting news for Penrith residents and visitors alike! A new café, restaurant, and bar, Long’s House, is set to open its doors in mid-July, promising a delightful addition to the local dining scene. Located at 89-151 Castlereagh St, Castlereagh, inside Sydney Helicopters, Long’s House is gearing up to serve breakfast,lunch, and dinner, offering a versatile […]

A group of young dancers from Glenbrook Ballet Theatre travelled to Sydney to compete in the prestigious Sydney Eisteddfod at the weekend. The group were awarded winners of the Open Age Small Group Classical Ballet section. This monumental achievement highlights the skill, perseverance, and artistry of the young dancers, aged 14 to 17. The Sydney […]