Charlie Teo, Anne Wilmington, Wayne Wilmington. ANN Wilmington was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2008 and, devastatingly, told she had a mere 18 months to live. She then turned to Dr Charlie Teo, and an incredible 18 years later, Ann is a true survivor! After multiple operations with Dr Teo, radiotherapy and chemotherapy, Ann […]

WESTERN Sydney communities will soon be able to fly from their new 24-hour international gateway to top holiday destinations in Southeast Asia with Vietjet Air (Vietjet) signing on to fly from Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI). From January 2027, Vietjet will operate two weekly services to Ho Chi Minh City, increasing to three […]

Mayor Todd Carney with Our River Plan 2026-46, a 20-year vision for the future of the Nepean River. PENRITH City Council is inviting the community to provide feedback on the Draft Our River Plan 2026–46, a long-term vision for the future of the Nepean River, which is now on public exhibition. The Draft Our River […]

IF you’re looking for something to gift Dad for Father’s Day, Penrith City Council’s beloved Treesfor Dad community event returns for its eighth year on Sunday 6 September. Everyone is invited to plant a tree in honour and celebration of their dad, grandfather, uncle or father figure at Berkshire Park Recreation Ground in Berkshire Park. […]

Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King opens WSI’s Cargo Precinct with WSI CEO Simon Hickey. By WSI CEO Simon Hickey  YOUR local airport is now open for business. While passenger flights don’t launch until October – as of now, the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) Cargo Precinct […]

PENRITH City Council has proudly celebrated the remarkable achievements of its 2026 Local Celebration Awards recipients and the newest Honoured Citizen, Bruce Turner AM. Bruce Turner has dedicated more than 50 years of service to the Penrith region and beyond, chairing and serving on audit committees for over 40 organisations spanning multiple sectors, many of […]

A Western Sydney entrepreneur has launched what is believed to be Australia’s first credential management platform designed specifically for the early childhood education and care sector, as childcare providers prepare for major new compliance requirements. CredPass was officially launched at The Lakehouse, Redbank, and is the creation of early childhood teacher, TAFE educator and counsellor […]

End of an era: Hitchens Removals & Storage 1957-2026 FOR almost seven decades, if you were moving house anywhere in Penrith and beyond, chances are Hitchens was involved. From humble beginnings with just two trucks and no telephone, Hitchens Removals & Storage grew alongside western Sydney, helping thousands of families move into new homes while […]

SPORTING organisations across the Penrith District can take advantage of up to $4.65 million in funding following the opening of the NSW Government’s Local Sport Grant Program.  The Program provides grants to community sporting organisations for new equipment, programs and facility upgrades that support and encourage participation in sport and active recreation in NSW.  Last […]

The Patterson Family. (L-R) Marie, Kelly, Jacob, Jackson, Natasha, Helen. THE Patterson family gathered from different areas of Sydney for Sunday’s second trip behind heritage locomotive 3801, celebrating the journey on David Patterson’s (deceased) favourite train. His wife Helen said “We had a great day. The driver Michael Potter was a great friend of David’s […]