IN a world where good news too often takes a back seat, the Penrith Gaels Club has once again reminded us of the power of community, compassion, and generosity. Following another successful St Patrick’s Charity Golf Day, the club has proudly donated proceeds to Ronald McDonald House Charities Greater Western Sydney – an organisation that […]

DEPUTY Premier and Member for Londonderry, Prue Car has announced the sad news that she has once again been diagnosed with cancer, this time in the breast. Ms Car battled kidney cancer just three years ago.   “Over the weekend I informed the Premier that, for health reasons, I will be taking personal leave for […]

The Food Solutions Team, Jamisontown. THE Minns Labor Government has announced it will invest $30.4 million in a new Crisis Intervention package to ensure more vulnerable people can access homelessness services and find a safe place to live. The 2025-26 NSW Budget includes: • $20 million to expand existing crisis and transitional housing, delivering more […]

PENRITH City Council is excited to host Winter Solstice this June long weekend at City Park, Penrith! Preparations for the event are well underway. There will be changed traffic conditions during the event times to ensure public and pedestrian safety at the event.  Here’s the details:  Winter Solstice• Friday 6 June to Monday 9 June• […]

CONSTRUCTION of the first major piece of Sydney’s 24-hour airport is complete, with Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport’s (WSI) runway and other key air side facilities officially finalised as the countdown to opening continues. WSI CEO Simon Hickey said this significant step demonstrated the rapid rate of progress as major construction continues to wrap-up […]

Nepean Evening VIEW Club is urging the local community to give generously to The Smith Family’s Winter Appeal this year, to support thousands of children and young people experiencing disadvantage with their education. It comes as The Smith Family’s latest Community Attitudes Survey of the Australian public, shows four out of five respondents (83%) believe […]

Penrith Mayor Todd Carney with NSW 24-Hour Economy Commissioner, Michael Rodrigues at the Business Forum held in Penrith. MORE than 60 local businesses, government and industry representatives gathered today (Friday, 23 May) to explore opportunities to grow Penrith City’s 24-hour economy. Penrith Mayor Todd Carney said he was thrilled with the success of the Business […]

LOCAL business Lower Mountains Air Conditioning has once again earned state-wide recognition, taking home a prestigious award for sales excellence at the Mitsubishi Electric Australia Diamond Dealer Awards over the weekend. Owners Anthea and Andrew Strathdee were very proud that their hard work had gained recognition for the second year running.  “We are thrilled to […]

MEMBER for Penrith, Karen McKeown OAM has said a big thank you this week to our local SES Volunteers.  Mrs McKeown said Wednesday was “Wear Orange Wednesday (WOW Day) and it was an opportunity for people across NSW and Australia to say a simple but meaningful “thank you” to the volunteers who give their time […]