Community
Council adds new electric vehicle to library team
Community members of the Penrith Local Government Area (LGA) now have easier access to Penrith City Council’s library services thanks to a new member of the team.
Memory Walk & Jog has new home at Penrith’s Tench Reserve
Dementia Australia’s largest fundraising event is heading back to western Sydney, with a new location at Tench Reserve next Sunday, March 5.
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.
Bridge moves forward
A commitment from the State Government for extra funding and a revised location has won Penrith Council's support for the Nepean River Green...
Callum captures his future
A simple email provided 15-year-old Callum Meney with the opportunity to snap up prime position on the front page of Australian Wildlife Magazine’s latest...
Students turn history into reality
Five young Penrith locals are currently on the trip of a lifetime after taking off to walk the Kokoda Trail in Papua New Guinea...
100 not out: Lovable ‘Becky’ celebrates a very special milestone
Humour and modesty are the traits that Thora Lillian Underhill, better known to friends and family as ‘Becky’, is most known for.
And it was...
Locals urged to get behind Red Nose Day this Friday
More than 3000 Australian families experience the sudden and unexpected death of a baby or child every year.
Red Nose is fighting for a future...
OZWAC Ball to return in 2018
After a two year break, the Australian Women and Children’s Research Foundation (OZWAC) has announced the return of its charity ball in celebration of...
Fundraiser won’t be a drag
Corpus Christi Netball Club will be holding a fundraising night with a difference next weekend at the Australian Arms Hotel in Penrith.
Instead of hosting...
Students say goodbye
Past and present Caroline Chisholm College students gathered to remember the late Mark Herrick on Monday, reflecting on the lasting impact he has left...
Take a bite for charity on McHappy Day
Buy a Big Mac and raise funds for families in need at McHappy Day on Saturday
Postcards will detail life in Penrith during pandemic
Youth and community organisation Fusion Western Sydney is inviting people to share their experiences during COVID-19 through their project 'Postcards from Home'.
New movie to explore the realities of Christmas
Local movie pulls back the curtain on the festive season in the suburbs.
Spreading festive cheer in Mulgoa
After surviving COVID-19 lockdowns, local businesses want to spread some Christmas joy by hosting a free community event on Saturday, December 11.
Chance find in 1975 inspires local artist’s new painting
St Marys artist Jon Field has been announced as a finalist in the 2022 Gallipoli Art Prize, and will have his work displayed in their exhibition until Sunday, May 8.
Civic Centre shines bright for Pink Up Penrith
The Penrith Civic Centre will turn pink every night for the rest of October in support of Pink Up Penrith.
‘Anakai Drivers’ taking pride in the neighbourhood to new levels
Dubbed the 'Anakai Drivers', these local blokes have become something of a lawn mowing institution in Jamisontown.
Penrith man’s mission to make us think: Walking with purpose
A Penrith local will walk at least 100 kilometres in 24 hours to raise awareness for an important cause.
Fernhill races get green light
The Fernhill Picnic Races are set to become a Penrith tradition after Penrith Council last night approved the event for five years. ...
