Firefighters, NRL stars and other top athletes are urging households across the state to make sure they have working smoke alarms fitted in their homes, as Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) launches its annual Winter Fire Safety Campaign. New figures reveal that last winter, nearly half (49 per cent) of the 1,080 homes that were […]

Photo supplied by Maureen Gildart Penrith National Serviceman’s Association ANSA Inc (NASHOs) held its 18th Anniversary Memorial Service and Tribute Laying Ceremony on 28th May at Victoria Park, St Marys, with a parade commencing at 11.00am. The purpose of this service is in remembrance of all people who served as National Servicemen between 1951 to […]

Melissa McIntosh MP recently met with local small businesses to discuss the impact of skyrocketing energy bills, following multiple local closures due to rising costs. By Federal Member for Lindsay Melissa McIntosh  “This week marks two years since the Albanese Labor Government was elected, where the Prime Minister promised a $275 reduction in people’s power […]

The first 1,300 nursing graduates and students have received offers under the Tertiary Health Study Subsidy Program.  In the Penrith electorate, this includes 17 new nursing students being offered the $4,000 per year scholarship and 54 graduating nursing students who have commenced employment with NSW Health being offered the $8,000 one-off payment.  It comes as […]

More than 140 vulnerable children were supported across 34 safe homes across the Western Sydney Nepean Blue Mountains District following the NSW Government’s drive to increase the number of emergency foster carers across the state.  Emergency foster carers provide a safe environment for a child or sibling group at short notice and mean fewer children […]

Michelle (centre) has been photographed alongside Board Director, Mia Steele (left), and RPSCA NSW CEO, Steve Coleman (right). This month, the NSW RSPCA Volunteer of the Year Awards were held at Yagoona. The Runner Up was awarded to Michelle Dreaper from South Penrith. For the last eight years, Michelle has been a standout volunteer and […]

Expressions of interest have now been invited for a partner to transform Penrith stadium into a sporting and entertainment precinct. The NSW Government states that Penrith Stadium is proposed to become a superior venue for different forms of entertainment, significantly improving the experience for spectators, with more food outlets and amenities, new scoreboards and ribbon […]

SINCE June 2023, Penrith City Council has been trialling food organic and garden organic (FOGO) bins in 160 complexes alongside existing collect and return waste services. The results are impressive, with less than 1% contamination overall.  Following this success, Council is rolling out FOGO to all multi-unit dwellings across the Local Government Area this year. […]

THE natural beauty of Capella Reserve in Erskine Park has been revitalised by Penrith City Council. The project, which was carried out in consultation with feedback from Erskine Park residents, has enhanced the reserve’s functionality as a space for residents to enjoy a picnic, rest or walk.    The Capella Reserve upgrade features new spaces […]