WE’VE all heard that old Bing Crosby Christmas song, “I’ll be home for Christmas”, a poignant reminder to us all of the importance of being amongst family at such a special time of year. However the reality is that during the Christmas period, many lives are lost on Australian roads leaving countless families and friends […]

NSW Police officers are ready to roll up a sleeve and donate much-needed blood and plasma ahead of the holiday season as part of the annual Bleed4Blue blood drive. Monday (1st December) marked the launch of the ‘Bleed4Blue’ campaign, which is close to the hearts of our first responders and highlights the essential act of […]

IN a bid to ensure the safety of homes during the holiday season, Gina Field, a security expert from Nepean Regional Security, has shared crucial advice for residents planning a holiday this summer. “Don’t post on community pages that you’re going on a holiday and how long you’ll be away for,” warns Gina, emphasising the […]

BY GREG DAVIES EVERY year it seems that Christmas rolls around quicker than it did the year before and once again we are just days away from the big day. Which brings us to thinking about our shopping list, who we need to buy for, how much to spend, and can we think of anything […]

Narrow Escape Rooms in Penrith is proud to announce the launch of its newest and most immersive escape room, The Hidden Temple. After 18 months in development, the room stands as the company’s largest, most cinematic and most technically advanced experience to date. The Hidden Temple takes players deep into the Yautja Jungle, following the […]

THE delightful aroma of freshly cut Christmas trees is making its way to Emu Plains, bringing a true holiday spirit to the community. On Saturday, December 6th, 2025, the Emu Plains Lions Club will be selling real Christmas trees at Lions Park along the Great Western Highway.  The trees, sourced from Oberon, are expected to […]

The Draft Plan of Management for Community Land – Parks covers spaces such as Glengarry Drive Reserve. PENRITH City Council has commenced the public exhibition of five draft Plans of Management (PoMs) for community land across the Penrith Local Government Area and is inviting residents to review the plans and provide feedback. The exhibition includes […]

Inspector Steve Vuletas – Nepean Police Area, Michele Ellery – Rotary District Governor, Phil Martin – President of St Marys Rotary and Chairman of POOTY25 organising committee, Karen McKeown OAM – State Member for Penrith, Todd Carney – Mayor of Penrith City, Superintendent Trent King – Commander of Nepean Police Area, Inspector Justine Wilson – […]

Scenic World Cableway and Sydney Zoo animals.  Photos: Noel Rowsell SYDNEY Zoo has announced that its Board has endorsed family-owned tourism and attractions group Hammons Holdings as buyer of Sydney Zoo. The proposed acquisition would see Hammons Holdings acquire the shares of Zoo founders, John and Jake Burgess, and other shareholders, subject to a period […]

OPENING-day preparations are well underway at Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI), with the ramp-up of its Operational Readiness Program, which will see ongoing trials carried out across the terminal and broader airport precinct over the months ahead. WSI Chief Operating Officer Matt Duffy said the recent operational readiness kick-off would really start to […]