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, […]

As families grow, it’s not unusual for parents and carers to move child seats around the car to accommodate kids of different ages.    But whilst it’s tempting to fit child seats yourself, some things are best left to the experts.    Car seats can be tricky to install, and it’s estimated that more than 50% of […]

The NSW Government’s Metro Renewal Program is delivering improvements to schools with five new projects across the electorate. Member for Mulgoa, Tanya Davies said it is great to see local schools benefiting from the NSW Government’s historic investment in public education infrastructure. “This program has supported upgrades to local schools including Regentville Public School, Clairgate […]

Stuart Ayres MP, Member for Penrith visited Penrith PCYC to announce that local young people will help create and benefit from a new community project thanks to the NSW Government’s Youth Opportunities grants program. Stuart Ayres MP said the PCYC Youth Coaching program would help young people in Penrith engage with the local community and […]