LINDSAY MP Melissa McIntosh has been appointed as the Shadow Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention by the Leader of the Opposition, the Hon. Peter Dutton MP. Ms McIntosh said she was honoured to be appointed and thanked Mr Dutton for the opportunity.  “As we emerge from the pandemic, we must recommit to […]

IT was very sad news when we first heard Panthers footy great Royce Simmons is battling dementia, at just 61 years young.  It was incredibly brave of him to stand up and share a very personal health diagnosis with the nation. I can’t imagine how scary it would be to be told that your future […]

STUART AYRES MP, Member for Penrith presented Mr Andrew Paech with a NSW Government Community Service award in recognition and appreciation of his contribution to the Penrith community. Andrew leads and supports many groups and initiatives within the greater Penrith area including Westcare, the Penrith Men’s Walk and Talk, Steps of Hope and the Domestic […]

Penrith City Council is opening two grant funding programs in May and is inviting local non-profit organisations and community groups to apply. Applications are now open for grants under the ClubGRANTS program, and Community Assistance Program (CAP) grants.  Penrith Mayor Tricia Hitchen said both programs will enable funds to be distributed to local organisations who […]

Penola Catholic College in Emu Plains competed with their own cattle for the first time in this year’s Royal Easter Show. Two year 12 students and four year 10 students with their teacher Miss Emily Wilson entered three beef cattle; one trade steer and two pure-bred steers as well as the school egg laying competition […]

The NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet and local state member and Men’s Shed Patron Tanya Davies visited the St Clair Men’s Shed on Thursday 5th May, to celebrate the welcome news the shed had received a CBP Grant from the NSW Government. Mr Perrottet showed a keen interest in the various equipment, current projects, the number […]

The future of health care has arrived at Nepean Hospital as hundreds of patients and staff move into a brand new 14 storey tower. Over six years in the making, the 21st century hospital has been designed with and for the patients and staff. “This a bold initiative that not only delivers a modern health […]

Penrith Panthers Rugby League legend Royce Simmons has embarked on his 300km fund-raising walk from Gooloogong to Penrith. Media were invited to attend the start at Gooloogong Country Club and conduct interviews before Royce, Brad Fittler and Andrew Farrar departed. The walk will finish at Bluebet Stadium prior to kick-off of the Panthers-Cowboys NRL clash […]

Escalating demand sees the Nepean Health Hub open its doors with over 90% of space committed As population growth — and with it the demand for healthcare — continues to escalate in Western Sydney, the Nepean community welcomed the official opening of Cornerstone Healthcare Property Fund’s (CHP Fund) Nepean Health Hub, bringing a range of […]

Electrician Nick Tsanadis and his wife, school teacher Marly, had what would be regarded in NSW as a traditional family, with a 4-year old daughter (Demi) and a 2 year old son (Will). Like many others in our community, however, a tragic diagnosis has instantly changed their family’s lives for ever. As a pre-school teacher, […]