Penrith Mayor Tricia Hitchen (right) presents The Haven a cheque for $60,000. THE future of local women and children escaping domestic violence is looking brighter thanks to the fundraising success of Penrith’s Mayoral Charity Ball. In front of emcee David Campbell OAM and more than 220 guests, Penrith Mayor Tricia Hitchen presented a cheque […]
12 May 2023
THE 58th Parliament of New South Wales officially opened this week. Our local state MPs were in attendance; Prue Car, re-elected as the Member for Londonderry and the Deputy Labor Leader, Tanya Davies, re-elected to the new seat of Badgerys Creek and newly elected Member for Penrith, Karen McKeown. They join the new Premier Chris […]
12 May 2023
When Penrith Panthers’ rugby league legend Royce Simmons disclosed in January 2022 that, at age 61, he had been diagnosed with dementia the previous year, many were in shock. Typically, the former Kangaroos hooker immediately set about not only exploring what he required to do to slow the dreaded condition’s progress, his thoughts turned to […]
02 May 2023
Matt Stone, CEO of Matt Stone Racing, Jane Milne, CEO of the MND and Me Foundation, Don Geer, Special Projects at NTI and Dr John Lee, MND Research at the University of Queensland and 2023 NTI MND Research Grant Recipient. One of the stand-out vehicles on show at the Diesel, Dirt and Turf Expo over […]
02 May 2023
The City of Penrith RSL sub-Branch held its ANZAC Sunday March and Service on 16th April, the first such occasion since 2019. Under the new leadership of Jeff Townsend (President), Tim Badger (Vice President), Sharee Lewis (Vice President), Peter Ward (Secretary) and Gary Scott (Treasurer), the event marked the welcome return of the ANZAC Sunday […]
21 April 2023
The free Microchipping Day for cats and dogs is back! If you have any questions about your pet’s care, come down and talk to the friendly pet experts from Council’s Animal Services team, Animal Welfare, RSPCA, Cat Protection Society and Greencross Vets. Microchipping your pet is an important part of their care. If they ever […]
21 April 2023
NSW Premier Chris Minns and Deputy Premier Prue Car were sworn in at Government House Sydney on Tuesday. Mr Minns becomes the 47th Premier of NSW. Ms Car will also take on the Education and Early Learning portfolio. In order to hit the ground running and provide immediate leadership and direction, six additional senior Ministers […]
31 March 2023
PENRITH is home to many dedicated, selfless and inspirational people and Council’s new Local Celebration Awards are an opportunity for us to recognise and celebrate these people in our community. Do you know someone who could be Penrith’s 2023 Mayor’s Local Hero? They’ll be following in the footsteps of our Local Celebration Awards 2022 […]
31 March 2023
Relay may look a little different this year but Penrith Relay For Life will be going ahead for 2023. Registrations have now opened for Saturday 27th May 2023 at Penrith Paceway, starting at 9am and finishing at 9pm. Organised by passionate local volunteers, Penrith Relay For Life gives the community a chance to join forces […]
31 March 2023
A RE-ELECTED Liberal and Nationals Government will immediately deliver on a range of key priorities in the first 100 days of government to support families through uncertain economic times and keep NSW moving forward, according to Premier Dominic Perrottet. Mr Perrottet said a re-elected Liberal and Nationals Government would not waste a minute putting its […]
24 March 2023
