Community

Community service after rampage

A 34-year-old man from St Marys appeared in Penrith Local Court after a night of drinking with his cousins turned ugly and resulted in...

‘Buddy bench’ has an important message

Cambridge Park High School installed a ‘buddy bench’ this week in the hopes it will promote a happier playground environment for children at the...

More than $85,000 raised for homelessness project

WestCare Community Services is working towards ending homelessness in the Penrith area, with over $85,000 raised at their annual fundraising dinner last week. The focus...

Penrith provides perfect backdrop for top Castlereagh artist

Castlereagh artist Julie Simmons has won big at the 27th Combined Art Societies of Sydney (CASS) ‘Art of Sydney’ Awards Exhibition. Ms Simmons said she...

Thornton’s lost market finds new home in Emu Plains

The beloved artisan market that was axed in Penrith earlier this year is rising from the ashes with a new name and location. The Westies...

Fixing her broken heart

While for many, February 14 is a day for celebrating love, for thousands of Australian families, the day holds a much more significant meaning. For...

Charity golf day aims to raise more than $15,000 for cancer fight

Twin Creeks Golf and Country Club is teeing up for its annual Cancer Council charity golf day, to be held later this month. The event,...

Riding to raise awareness

After losing his best friend to suicide, Penrith resident Jason Kennedy has made it his mission to spread one very important message – it’s...

Strike up a free game on International Day of People with Disability

For the sixth consecutive year, Zone Bowling will bowl people over with a great deal to celebrate International Day of People with Disability.

Be a hero for Heart Kids

A Cranebrook family is calling on locals to channel their inner superhero to support kids with heart disease.

Charities lend festive hand this Christmas

With COVID-19 impacting people both financially and emotionally, community support over the holiday season is needed more than ever.

Helping parents through “rawest experience” of their lives

A Butterfly’s Embrace aims to share resources, help impacted members of the community connect and make changes in areas relating to pregnancy and infant loss.

Pancake Day is the perfect excuse for a tasty treat

Very few of us need an excuse to indulge in a delicious stack of pancakes.

In Evie’s honour: Tears all-round as hair goes

Three years and one week in the making, 10-year-old Kasey Hamilton donated her hair to the Kids Cancer Project last Thursday in honour of her friend Evie, who passed away from the disease in 2017.

Rotary answers the call to help women in time of need

The Rotary Club of Penrith Valley has partnered with Penrith Women’s Health Centre to develop basic emergency kits to assist women fleeing domestic and family violence situations.

The Weekender’s own Megan Dunn becomes a Star of Penrith

Megan Dunn is set to dance up a storm at a charity fundraiser this month - and you can back her campaign.

Noise, safety concerns at Jordan Springs

Jordan Springs residents say they fear for their safety and are kept up late into the night due to traffic noise generated from...

Inspiring others through tragedy

After the loss of both her daughters and her husband, Julie Cini will be visiting Penrith next month to spread awareness about Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), the topic...

Meet Cambridge Park’s Mr Christmas

Cambridge Park resident Paul Mitchell is continuing his tradition of spreading Christmas cheer in his community, after starting his light decorations over 17 years...

Cows coming back to Penrith

Cows will be returned home to Emu Plains in the middle of this year. After cows were taken away as part of the preparation for...