By Penrith Valley Rotary Club President Jean Vranich THIS has been a tumultuous year, with the passing of one member and the loss of other valued members. I am proud, however, of the members that have remained and, who, through wonderful cooperation and caring and supporting of each other, have achieved wonderful outcomes for those […]

CHRIS Boswell (Dogs in the Park) reports “On Sunday, we opened our World Dachshund Festival 2026 at our brand-new venue, The Orchard Penrith, from 10 am—and what an incredible day it was! “We experienced a huge lineup of dachshund owners and families attending the event, with so many dachshunds joining us for a fun-filled day. […]

A statement from the NSW Government  THE 2026-27 NSW Budget delivers cost-of-living relief now, whilst continuing to rebuild the essential servicesand economic strength NSW relies on. Households are under severe pressure. Mortgages, rent, groceries and fuel costs are a constant challenge. This Budget is built on a simple principle: relief for today, reform for tomorrow. […]

The first roof panel being lifted into place on the Western Grandstand. THE Western Grandstand of the Penrith Stadium has reached its highest point and the first roof panel was lifted into place on Friday 12th June. More than 1,100 workers have been on site, delivering essential local jobs and keeping construction activity flowing through […]

Youth Mural at Gipps Street Recreation Precinct: Penrith Mayor Todd Carney joined artists Daniel Walton (Left) and Scott Nagy (Right) at Gipps Street Recreation Precinct to celebrate the completion of the new mural, alongside Hunter and Cooper Skillman, who helped design the mural during a workshop earlier this year. A VIBRANT new mural inspired by […]

Penrith Mayor with Member for Badgerys Creek Tanya Davies MP at Sales Park’s new outdoor fitness equipment. PENRITH City Council has completed the Sales Park playspace upgrade, adding a new outdoor fitness and multi-play area that was selected by the community. The new play and outdoor exercise equipment complements the existing swing set, accessible rocker […]

Jetstar and Qantas tickets went on sale on Wednesday morning for flights from Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) to the east coast hubs of the Gold Coast, Melbourne and Brisbane. WSI CEO Simon Hickey said the launch of domestic tickets was an exciting step forward for Australia’s business and leisure travellers, who will […]

Penrith City Mayor Todd Carney and Category Winners. THE Rotary Nepean Police Area Command ‘Police Officer of the Year 2025’ awards were held at Penrith RSL on Wednesday 3rd June, recognising the activities of officers and support staff from the local Command during 2025. The event was organised by the Rotary Clubs of Penrith, Penrith […]

Penrith Mayor Todd Carney with Member for Penrith Karen McKeown OAM, President of Nepean District Tennis Association Michael Ensor and Chairperson of Tennis NSW Brett Bevan at the Woodriff Gardens Tennis Complex Open Day. PENRITH City Council has completed a major upgrade to the amenities building at Woodriff Gardens Tennis Complex in Penrith, improving facilities […]

Former City of Penrith RSL sub-Branch Vice President John Fenton was recognised in the Mayoral Minutes for his outstanding work supporting thousands of veterans over a 38-year period as a Level 3 Advocate in the Nepean / Blue Mountains Area. Penrith City Mayor Todd Carney presented the Minutes to Mr Fenton’s son, Michael, and former […]