Chance to remember those no longer with us this Christmas
For many, Christmas is a time to celebrate with family, but for others it can be a reminder of those who are no longer...
Gingerbread village to highlight festive fun in Penrith
Penrith is about to receive a giant gingerbread village complete with local locations that include Panthers Stadium, High Street, Penrith’s giant Christmas tree and...
Crossbones Gallery to hold fundraiser for hospital
Crossbones Gallery is showing their soft side as they aim to raise $30,000 for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Nepean Hospital.
The popular...
Art tells women’s stories
Penrith resident Anna Boros knows that art says what words can’t. That’s why she’s spent the past year creating a portrait series that expresses...
OZWAC’s call to arms
The Australian Women and Children’s Research Foundation (OZWAC) is calling on the community for extra support, as it continues to fund breakthrough medical projects.
On...
Walking to find a cure
By the time it takes you to finish reading this article, one Australian will have developed diabetes, yet despite the high number of cases...
Giant helping hand
The local Aussie Rules community has banded together to brighten the lives of drought-stricken farmers living more than 400km away.
Headed by the Penrith Giants,...
Beat the booze this Ocsober
Local residents are being urged to give booze the boot this October in order to help spread the message about one of Australia’s silent...
Roaring for three decades
For the past 30 years the Lions Club of Emu Plains have roared with success, helping those within the local community who need it...
Ross Dobson’s next chapter
He is the local chef and food author that gave Penrith two iconic dining spots, but now Ross Dobson has decided to start a...
Lions donate new medical technology to Nepean Hospital
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Nepean Hospital recently received a significant donation that is set to have a huge impact on the...
Music for Life will be a night to remember
When Ann Willmington was diagnosed with a brain tumor, she refused to accept her fate even after doctors told her she had only 18...
Bikers show their soft side
Penrith Motorcycle Centre is going the distance for the children’s charity, Wings4kidz.
150 participants will ride four hours from Penrith to Windeyer as a way...
Show your support during Legacy Week
It started out in 1942 with the sale of buttons and stamps and, while the mechanise has evolved, the message during Legacy Week has...
Panthers gives back to the community
Generosity is at the heart of our community, and Penrith Panthers isn’t letting this go unnoticed.
This year, $338,900 will be donated as part of...
Chance to pay it forward as vital service raises funds for new van
After watching a YouTube video with her family, Gen Jagt knew she needed to do something about the homelessness crisis in Penrith.
Now, six years...
True community heroes
Devoted, selfless, reliable and passionate.
These are just some of the words that describe three local residents who have made incredible contributions to their community.
And...
Locals support homeless community as cold winter rolls on
Penrith is putting comfort back into the community with special initiatives during Homelessness Week.
In an attempt to combat the cold, Penrith CBD Corporation’s Project...
65 years of true love
The old saying goes that a happy wife, equals a happy life and Ken MacGillivray has upheld this rule for the past 65 years.
Well,...
Locals encouraged to discuss organ donation
It might be an uncomfortable conversation to have, but the Lions Club of Emu Plains is encouraging all locals to discuss organ and tissue...