THE final verse of the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) Firefighter’s Prayer states ‘Grant that there may never be a shortage of men and women of courage, character and integrity who will volunteer to train and serve in the course of fire and emergency protection within the NSW Rural Fire Service’. Such a statement applies […]

Delwyn and Andrew engagement. “I am proud to nominate Delwyn Paech for the ‘Legends of the Nepean’ in recognition of her dedication to bettering our community and beyond,” said Nadine Willis, Executive Director, Road Trauma Support Group (RTSG), NSW. “In May 2024, Delwyn was asked to host a morning tea for a bereaved Mother’s Day […]

Valerie and Frank at Whiskey A Go Go Frank Syaranamual is a member of the City of Penrith RSL sub-Branch, currently Secretary/Treasurer, and Life Member of the Nepean Blue Mountains Subsection of the Naval Association of Australia. He is the recipient of the Naval Association of Australia’s highest honour, the Meritorious Service Medal. He is […]

Tracee and Martin. Martin (Marty) Romer is a Life Member of Emu Plains Little Athletics Club, a member of Emu Plains Cricket Club for over 34 years and a member of Emu Plains Rugby League Club for over 30 years. A first grade cricketer from 1990-2024, Marty has played over 300 games for Emu Plains, […]

Tricia Hitchen is one of the more-recognised and popular residents of Penrith, particularly through her 12 years of service with Penrith Council and her deep involvement with The Haven – Nepean Women’s Shelter. A former policewoman in her younger years, Tricia was awarded the Police Commissioner’s Commendation for Bravery, the Governor General’s award for Brave […]

Margaret Brandman is a highly experienced and accredited music educator, award-winning composer and a prolific author. She has published a wide and exhaustive range of innovative music education texts and highly-acclaimed compositions for orchestra, chamber ensembles and voice. A represented composer at the Australian Music Centre, many of her works included in AMEB and ANZCA […]

Cheryl and Jim on a raft trip in Banff. CHERYL Devine is the President of the Emu Plains Lions Club, a Life Member of the Emu Plains Netball Club and a Life Member of the Emu Plains Little Athletics Club. She was born at Penrith Hospital (the old Governor Phillip Hospital) and has lived her […]

Charley Boyter OAM is an award-winning Country Music performer and has been entertaining audiences for almost 60 years. Originally from Windsor, Charley was one of Australia’s infamous ‘Stolen Generation’, being removed from his Aboriginal family as a youngster, along with his brother and three sisters, and spending the rest of his childhood growing up in […]

Alan Syd Campbell passed away on 19th April and is best remembered for his 40-year RAAF career at Richmond Air Force base, his life as a teacher at TAFE and his twin passions of surfing and photography. Born in Manly in 1947, Alan later moved with his family to Mayfield, Newcastle, during the 1950s. After […]

Kevin Canning is one of the principals of the Penrith Men’s Walk & Talk, which starts every Thursday night in the Coffee Club opposite Tench Reserve. A Life Member of both the Emu Plains Junior Rugby League Football Club and the P&C Association, Kevin is driven by a desire to be actively involved in the […]