PENRITH is set to turn pink on Saturday 18 October as Federal Member for Lindsay, Melissa McIntosh MP, teams up with Fernwood Penrith to host FernyRox – a women’s fitness challenge like no other, raising funds for the McGrath Foundation. Inspired by the global Hyrox fitness phenomenon, FernyRox will see women aged 14+ take on […]

COUNCILLOR Garion Thain was elected Deputy Mayor of Penrith at Monday night’s Council meeting, succeeding veteran Councillor Ross Fowler to become the youngest to ever hold the position. Cr Thain pledged to maintain a Penrith-first approach, and noted that the unanimous election from all sides of politics proved that Penrith Council has remained collaborative. “A […]

THE state government says the number of overdue surgeries has fallen dramatically in Nepean Blue Mountains local Health District from 1,223 in June 2022 to 0 in June2025.  “It comes as overdue surgeries across the state have fallen 85 per cent in the same period. It follows the Minns Labor Government’s investment of over $200 […]

IN my view, the mindset expressed across social media in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s murder has revealed one of the most polarising divides we’ve ever seen. Charlie, a 31-year-old American conservative activist, public speaker and devout Christian, was gunned down at a speaking event in Utah. Disturbing mobile phone footage of the shooting – […]

PENRITHis once again set to turn pink this October, with the much-loved Pink Up Penrith campaign entering its eighth year of raising vital funds for the McGrath Foundation. Since its beginnings in 2005, the McGrath Foundation has provided free support to more than 150,000 families across Australia through its network of dedicated Cancer Care Nurses. […]

By Karen McKeown OAM IN the spirit of celebrating female empowerers, residents are encouraged to celebrate the positive and empowering role women play in the Penrith community by nominating them for the 2026 Local Woman of the Year Awards. The Local Woman of the Year Awards is an annual program that provides me with the […]

QUEST Penrith has been recognised as the Best Apartment Style Hotel in Western Sydney 2025, taking out the top honour at the prestigious Western Sydney Tourism Awards. A spokesperson for Quest Penrith said the accolade was a proud moment for the team. “We are beyond thrilled to receive this award. It’s a true honour and […]

THIS October, St Marys will welcome Brell House, a $20 million extension  of the St Marys Diggers & Band Club that’s set to create new jobs, deliver modern spaces for families and locals, and provide a major boost to the region’s hospitality scene. Behind the project and with the full backing of the board is […]

ST MARYS RSL sub-Branch has proudly joined forces with Malabar sub-Branch to ensure deployed Australian Defence Force personnel feel the support of home while serving overseas. A dedicated team of 14 members from St Marys, along with their BBQ cook and coach driver, travelled to Randwick Barracks to take part in the biannual care pack […]

Member for Penrith Karen McKeown OAM, Penrith Mayor Todd Carney and Council staff with Year 7 students from Cambridge Park High School who took part in this year’s Penrith Mayoral Challenge. ALLSOPP and Paterson Oval in Cambridge Park is set to receive a new playspace – and it’s developed by some of Penrith’s youngest and […]