WESTFIELD destinations across Australia and New Zealand have announced their Westfield Local Heroes for 2025, celebrating individuals and their organisations who have made a significant impact in their communities.   The Westfield Local Heroes for 2025 at Westfield Penrith are: Recipient of the $20,000 grant: • Lana Borg, Mama Lana’s Community Foundation: Lana Borg is […]

Photos supplied by Wendy McKean. WENDY McKean reports, ‘On Tuesday 7th October, the Nepean Legacy Widows’ Club proudly celebrated its 50th Anniversary with distinguished guests, including local MP’s, Penrith RSL officials and Legacy representatives. The day was a heartfelt tribute to Legacy’s enduring commitment to the veteran community. Members of the Widows’ Club meet monthly […]

THE St Marys RSL sub-Branch recently hosted a heartfelt Middle East Area of Operations (MEAO) Commemorative Service and Family Evening, bringing together veterans, families, and supporters for an evening of reflection and respect. Held at the St Marys Diggers Club, the event was attended by around 70 people and MC’d by Chris Ghalayini, who guided […]

Photos courtesy of Penrith Rotary and Luciano Vranich. PENRITHRotary and Nepean Rotary once again joined forces to present this year’s annual ‘The Great Rotary Whitewater Duck Race’ at the Penrith Whitewater Stadium. Joh Dickens, President Elect of Penrith Rotary said, “Wow, what a great event we had this year!A beautiful day, with lots of people […]

THE jolly man in red is returning to the Hawkesbury Companion Animal Shelter for its third year to take your annual furr-mily Christmas snaps. Mark your calendars and get your festive outfits ready, because Sants Paws will arrive in his pet friendly sleigh this November and will join families for their photos on Friday 14, […]

By Karen Mckeown OAM, Member for Penrith  THIS October, Small Business Month is about more than celebration – it’s about action. Small businesses in Penrith consistently tell us that red tape is one of their biggest barriers to growth, limiting productivity, innovation and capacity to thrive. That’s why, alongside a month of events to celebrate […]

PENRITH City Council has invited a panel of candidates to submit a construction tender to deliver the St Marys Central Park project. The establishment of the panel, selected following a rigorous Expression of Interest process, signals another important step towards a new civic greenheart for the Town Centre. The successful tender will be awarded in […]

Photo: Kenndi Geyer. NOVEMBER 2024 marked a tragic turning point for the community of Cambridge Park when Tek and Kim, fondly known as “Ma and Pa,” were found dead at their cherished business, Buzzy Bees Burger House. Their sudden passing left a profound impact on residents, prompting an overwhelming outpouring of grief and support from […]

A new era has begun for My Meat Online, with long-time butcher Bill McDeed of Gourmet Meat Company in Emu Heights and partner Mel Rivera officially taking ownership of the popular service. Bill, a master butcher with more than 30 years’ experience across Australia and overseas, brings a wealth of expertise and a passion for […]

PENRITH City Council has upgraded another three playspaces across the local government area, so there are even more places for young people to play during the school holidays. The older playspaces in Adelaide Street Reserve, St Marys; Eileen Cammack Reserve, South Penrith; and Ridge Park, Oxley Park, have been replaced with exciting new equipment, seating, […]