Drs Naman Dahiya and Caroline Ruth Mathias (centre) alongside the Da Vinci robot and fellows with the Advanced Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgical Training Program. NEPEAN Hospital is one of very few public hospitals offering robotic-assisted gynaecological surgery, and it’s improving outcomes for patients. THE program is delivering faster recoveries for patients with complex conditions such […]

Well-known local businessman and former Independent Penrith Councillor, Greg Evans, passed away last Sunday night in Matilda Private Hospital following a period of health issues and challenges.  Greg was overseas when his health took a turn for the worse, and Greg’s family and friends banded together to have him flown home with medical assistance at […]

Pictured: (L-R) Kyah Stonestreet, Aiden Blok, Tannah Ashford-Wykes. Courtesy of Bec Ashford-Wykes. Local cheerleaders 13-year old Tannah Ashford-Wykes, 11-year old Aiden Blok and 12-year-old Kyah Stonestreet are all members of the Australian Cheer Union (ACU) team, which finished as World Champions at the 2025 International Cheer Union (ICU) Junior World Cheerleading Championships, which were held […]

Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully and Bradfield Development Authority (BDA) CEO Ken Morrison welcomed the public to Bradfield City Centre’s inaugural Community Open Day on Saturday 28th June, showcasing Australia’s first new city to be built in one hundred years. The sold-out free event saw 1,000 visitors from the community take guided […]

THE Minns Labor Government will strengthen laws, increase fines for poor quality operators and require the publication of safety and performance records, as part of an immediate package of reforms to improve transparency and rebuild trust in the early childhood education and care sector.  The Minns Labor Government is committed to reforming the state’s early […]

HUNDREDS more bus services are being added to the timetable in Western Sydney, with more frequent buses starting earlier and finishing later. A further 244 buses have been added to the service from Sunday 29th June. The extra services connect areas including Penrith, Blacktown, St Marys and Mount Druitt. The bus boost adds nearly 260 […]

Penrith Mayor Todd Carney pictured at Regatta Park with the endorsed Community Strategic Plan, and supporting documents. PENRITH City Council has adopted a comprehensive suite of strategic planning documents that will shape the City’s future to 2041 and beyond. These documents are based on extensive community consultation and follow a four-week public exhibition period.  The […]

THE Member for Penrith, Karen McKeown OAM, said the NSW Budget is delivering for Penrith.  “The 2025-26 NSW Budget is focused on securing the future of our essential services and unlocking the next era of economic growth across New South Wales as we rebuild essential services, invest in local communities, and drive economic growth across […]

By Tony Fryer & Kerrie Davies THE St Marys RSL sub-Branch, Veterans Support Centre, and wider veteran community are mourning the loss of a man who truly embodied service and mateship — Ron Blakely. Ron’s contribution and dedication to the St Marys sub-Branch spanned over a decade, first as Assistant Secretary, then Vice President from […]

C-17 Globemaster THE Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) will conduct an airshow at RAAF Base Richmond over the weekend of 27 – 28 September, commemorating 100 years of RAAF Base Richmond; our second oldest Air Force base and the oldest in NSW. The airshow will be an exhilarating aviation experience showcasing Australian Defence Force aircraft, […]