2024 Local Celebration Award Winners with Mayor Todd Carney Some of the region’s most enthusiastic, compassionate, and selfless residents were recognised for their contributions to the people and City of Penrith at the 2024 Local Celebration Awards on Thursday 25 July 2024. More than 120 guests attended the event at the Western Sydney Conference Centre, […]

Mayor Bunting at St Bartholomews Cemetery. Blacktown City Council is providing much needed burial space amid a Sydney-wide shortage by refurbishing a heritage-listed church and cemetery to serve people of all faiths. St Bartholomew’s Church and Cemetery at Prospect is providing expanded burial, cremation and funeral services as part of bigger plans to meet long […]

OFF the back of his successful walk last year, Royce and his team are back to raise vital funds and awareness for dementia research. This year, Royce will be walking 300km from 6th – 15th August. Every donation, however big or small, will go a long way in supporting Royce’s mission. https://roycesimmonsfoundation.com.au/donate/ The Royce (luxury […]

This is how you start a conversation:  the charity chosen as the beneficiary  ON September 14, 2024, at Hickey’s Sporting Complex, Hickeys Road, Penrith, Michael Kelleher and the Penrith Rovers will host the inspiring Mental Walk, a 24-hour walkathon dedicated to raising crucial funds for TAIC (This Is A Conversation Starter). Starting at 8:30 AM, […]

Our very own local girl Jessica Fox OAM has been announced alongside hockey player Eddie Ockenden as Australia’s flag bearers in Paris!! Photo: Australian Olympic Team Facebook page  PADDLER Jessica Fox OAM and hockey veteran Eddie Ockenden are leading the Australian Olympic Team as Flag Bearers in Friday’s Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony on the River […]

PENRITH will share in a package of $4.6 million in new grants to fight food waste, as part of the NSW Government’s commitment to reduce the 1.7 million tonnes of food that is wasted each year in NSW.  Under the first round of the new grants delivered by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA), SecondBite […]

(L-R) Senator Tony Sheldon and Penrith Mayor Todd Carney with Oscar the cavoodle at the new small dog area at Jamison Park Dog Park. THE Australian Government continues to partner with Penrith City Council to get high-priority local infrastructure built and ready for community use – with upgrades to the Jamison Park Dog Park in […]

By staff at Elizabeth Arcade Books WE regret to inform you that our bookshop will cease trading on Saturday 27th July due to the retirement of Carole and Armand. It will return to trade as an on-line store under the capable management of our friend John Krisenthal in August under the banner of Elizabeth Arcade […]

Husband and wife duo Roger and Lana Borg set up Mama Lana’s in Penrith in 2013.  Their Community Foundation is a registered not-forprofit charity which helps those experiencing homelessness and disadvantaged by providing them with meals and support six nights a week.   Mama Lana’s is a much-needed community service, which sees Lana cooking between […]

The Royce Simmons Foundation is thrilled to announce the launch of the third annual Royce’s Big Walk, a pivotal fundraising event aimed at supporting dementia research. BY PANTHERS MEDIA Founded by rugby league legend Royce Simmons, the foundation remains steadfast in its mission to elevate awareness and fund crucial research initiatives. Your generous support enables […]