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...
Steering drivers in the right direction
A joint initiative by Uniting Ability Links and The Ross Hutchison Foundation is helping people with disabilities drive towards their freedom.
Nepean Blue Mountains Linker...
Trivia night to launch Relay For Life 2018
Trivia lovers and locals bursting with knowledge are invited to O’Donoghues for the Penrith Relay For Life 2018 Launch this Tuesday, January 23 at...
Helping ease the back to school cost burden
The giving season doesn’t end at Christmas, with many struggling locals in need of a little bit of extra help this new year.
Mama Lana’s...
Showing they care at Christmas
Santa’s elves are busily creating hundreds of premium hampers and assorted gift packs to be distributed with love to locals in need thanks to...
Care packages to brighten Christmas for our troops
Losing a loved one, no matter the circumstances, is always a difficult time in a person’s life.
However, just as local Jessica Craig discovered, it’s...
Pollies play a role in the fight against domestic violence
When it comes to domestic violence, the political is personal for Member for Lindsay Emma Husar.
In her maiden speech on September 12, 2016 Ms...
Support available for those in need this Christmas
The countdown to Christmas has begun, but for many Penrith families the festive season brings additional stress and financial hardship.
Fortunately, local charities and support...
Local women find true independence
Three local women have recently started their journey of independence after they moved out of their family homes and into a purpose-built group home.
Disability...
Fresh look for PCYC
A fresh coat of paint and some tender love and care has completely transformed Penrith PCYC.
Closed for three and a half months and costing...
Brooke eyes $50,000 target as car rally returns
Last time the Weekender spoke to 12-year-old Brooke Jones, she had just donated $13,528 to the Nepean Cancer Care Centre.
Now she is gearing up...
Quilting for a cause
Denise Haddrill and her never ending stash of fabric have been creating quilts for over 14 years, with most of her works being donated...
Mayor to help spread the word for Luke Priddis Foundation
Disability rights advocate and Penrith Mayor John Thain has been announced as a Luke Priddis Foundation (LPF) ambassador.
Board members, including Luke Priddis, congratulated Cr...
Music For Life returns for 7th year
When Ann Willmington was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2008, she was told she had 18 months to live.
She refused to listen.
Almost a...
Businesses eat up McHappy Day challenge
It’s almost McHappy Day, and businesses across Penrith and the Hawkesbury are ready to compete to see who can raise the most money for...
Wentworth launches innovative ‘Gathering Space’
Wentworth Community Housing has launched Cranebrook’s innovative new ‘Our Place Our Gathering Space’ this week.
Conceived after consultation with tenants, the area aims to be...
Cherry on top for local author
When Penrith’s Stephanie May wasn’t getting the acting work she was searching for, she took matters into her own hands.
Instead of being in front...
How tragic loss is now helping others
When the daughter of Celeste Cannell's best friend was tragically lost to suicide at just 16-years-old, it affected her profoundly.
Through her grief, she created...
Mother of two starts hot new career
With the threat of an early fire season this year, the region is getting prepared by welcoming three new firefighters to the area.
After graduating...
Legacy helps lighten the load for Gavin family
It’s been almost six years since Lance Corporal Luke Gavin died in Afghanistan, and every day brings a new challenge for his St Clair...