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...
Brick Show gives back to Penrith community with donation to NADO
The Sydney Brick Show put smiles on the faces of thousands of adults and kids when it rolled into Penrith recently, but the joy...
Skills and confidence for life
Local teenagers are gaining valuable life skills and confidence thanks to a newly established developmental program in Penrith.
Skills 4 Life is run by the...
Walking challenge has a great Point
It’s not quite 500 miles, but for 12 hours, the team at OnePointHealth will be walking 100km in support of the Great Walk Foundation.
Physiotherapist...
In the cold for a cause
The winter weather has hit and while many of us are enjoying our cosy beds and heartwarming dinners, others in the community don’t have...
Dolls and more on show
If you’ve already made plans this Sunday, you might want to reconsider because the annual Dolls, Bears, Craft and Collectables Show will be rolling...
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...
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,...
Dog lovers unite for popular annual event
Dogs of all shapes and sizes will be taking over Orchard Hills next weekend as dog ownership goes up a fun notch.
The annual Dogs...
Driving towards their goals
Students from Glenmore Park High School are turning trash into cash as they hope to raise enough money for a mini bus.
Collecting cans and...
Cool change for charity
A cool change has reached Nepean Food Services with the opening of a new annex that will provide more fresh meals to the community.
Manager...
PCYC gets on its bike
It’s the simple act of going for a bike ride, but a new PCYC program is set to have a significant impact on Penrith...
Have a cuppa for cancer research
For the past 25 years, Cancer Council's Australia's Biggest Morning Tea has brought together millions of Australians to share a cup of tea in...
The greatest of walks
After 11 years, it’s safe to say that The Great Walk Foundation members have got their annual Bathurst to Blaxland trek down pat.
But walker...
Fire stations open their doors
Locals around Penrith will be able to live a few hours in the life of a firefighter, as stations across NSW open their doors...
Red Cross reveals generations of recipes
Locals were able to get their hands on some special family recipes earlier this week, thanks to the Australian Red Cross Penrith Branch and...
On the road for charity
If someone told you they were driving a 1984 Subaru Leone across a distance of 3,800km, you’d probably think they were crazy, right?
But that’s...