THIS Movember, Busways is raising awareness for men’s health by hosting a Busways pop-up barbershop, supporting an employee fundraising motorcycle ride and placing moustaches on all 1350 buses in its fleet. The annual Movember charity movement aims to advance research and support programs that help men to live happier, healthier and longer lives. On Monday, […]

By Tony Fryer Remembrance Day is certainly a time when we reflect on the sacrifices that, over the years, many in our Military have incurred in (or as a result of) conflict whilst serving our unique nation, Australia. But let’s not forget all those in the families of these women and men … the sacrifices […]

THE City of Penrith RSL sub-Branch contains former and current serving members of Australia’s Armed Forces from various wars, campaigns and locations, including World War 11, Korea, Malaya, Vietnam, East Timor, Solomon Islands, Cambodia, Somalia, East Timor, Iran, Iraq and Afghanistan. The sub-Branch is involved in several internal and community-based events including: 1. Monthly General […]

Penrith Mayor Todd Carney demonstrating the ‘Changing Places’ facility that is fitted in the new amenities building. PENRITH City Council has unveiled a new amenities building at David Currie Playspace in St Clair, placing accessibility at the forefront of its design. Penrith Mayor Todd Carney said the amenities building is a welcome new feature and […]

 (L-R) Penrith OzTag President Jamie Howard, Penrith City Council Capital Projects Director James Symonds, Penrith City Council General Manager Andrew Moore, Member for Penrith Karen McKeown OAM MP, Penrith Mayor Todd Carney, Penrith Touch Association Treasurer Kris Currie and Penrith Touch Association President Glenn Fabian attend the sod turn for the new amenities building at […]

Penrith City Council General Manager Andrew Moore, Penrith Deputy Mayor Mark Davies and Member for Penrith Karen McKeown OAM MP standing on the new River Road in Emu Plains. DRIVERS and pedestrians are set to benefit from the completion of the realignment of River Road in Emu Plains, which marks the latest milestone in the […]

THE NSW Government is celebrating the right of every child to play and do the things they love this Children’s Week.  Children’s Week is held from 21 October to 29 October. This year’s theme is ‘Children have the right to relax, play and take part in activities they enjoy’. Research shows that access to play […]

Werrington Downs’ residents will soon have an exciting new playspace to enjoy, with the design for the Jim Anderson Park playspace upgrade finalised. Two draft design concepts were shared with the community and the most popular choice was the castle-themed playspace! In response to this feedback, a castle-themed play unit, complete with an arch bridge […]

PENRITH City Council is pleased to present two new strategies to build on the vision for a city where people can live, work and play. Both the draft Economic Development Strategy and the Visitor Economy Strategy are now on exhibition from 11 October to 8 November 2023 to seek feedback, and for the community to […]

The Penrith Civic Centre lights up in Pink during October. PENRITH Council is pleased to join the community for its sixth year of Pink Up Penrith.   Pink Up Penrith is a campaign that aims to raise awareness about breast cancer and funds for the McGrath Foundation. The McGrath Foundation provides support to families experiencing breast […]