How accepting help changed Christel’s life
Turning 81-years-old in September, Penrith’s Christel Fooks has spent her life looking after others, but now struggles to accept the help back in her...
Stepping up to the challenge
Orchard Hills Rural Fire Brigade (RFB) firefighters Emily Dal Santo and Gage Pitt are stepping up to help raise funds for Motor Neurone Disease.
On...
Generosity comes full circle
Not all superheroes wear capes, and Michael Ball and the team at MBR Realty have been quietly helping the local community since January 2014.
Since...
Walking tall despite challenges
When cancer survivor Emma Dunlop set her sights on walking the Great Wall of China, it was something she desperately wanted to do. Now...
Stepping out of the shower and onto the stage
A group of local men from all walks of life and age groups have come together with their shared love of a cappella singing...
Knitting challenge exceeds expectations
This winter, The Creative Fringe set a challenge to locals to knit a square to go towards warm blankets to help our homeless.
In true...
Sleeping rough for a good cause
Two St Marys business owners will sleep rough for a night to raise money for the fight against local homelessness.
Michelle Latham from Heavenly Celebrations...
Darts Challenge back for fourth year
Penrith Panthers legend Mark Geyer is encouraging darts enthusiasts to ‘target early symptoms with a bullseye’ at the Pioneer Tavern in Penrith on July 21.
Geyer...
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...
Cold weather prompts call for clothing donations
With the temperature dropping and winter creeping in, Penrith CBD Corporation has launched its annual Homeless Winter Appeal.
This year’s appeal, #ProjectWarmth, has Penrith CBD...
How a tragedy drove Murray Scanlan to look out for others
A local hero, Murray Scanlan has been recognised for his commitment and outstanding work as a NSW Ambulance educator across the Penrith and Blue...
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...
Pushing for Cooper
Inspirational Penrith athlete Nathan Pentecost will once again take on the enormous challenge of pushing his wheelchair for 100km around the Sydney International Regatta...
Rossco’s story is only just at the beginning
If you’ve ever had a conversation with Penrith legend Ross ‘Rossco’ Hutchison, you know he’s lived a prosperous, meaningful life.
With stories from careers in...
Desperate battle to save Taryn
A mother in Orchard Hills will move Heaven and Earth to save the life of her daughter, aiming to raise $200,000 in search of...
Walking for the Greatest of causes
Battling blisters, bloody socks and steep inclines, 10 men are tackling the 170km trek from Bathurst to Blaxland all in the name of charity.
At...
Brightness in times of heartbreak
A Jordan Springs family’s world was turned upside down after an MRI scan saw their young son, Cameron, urgently admitted to Westmead Children’s Hospital.
Dean...
Penrith ready to Relay this weekend
Fran Cini’s family have experienced their fair share of cancer, with her sister, mother and husband all having fought the battle.
It was her husband’s...
Penrith’s youngest fundraiser isn’t slowing down any time soon
Every night, 11-year-old Brooke Jones goes to sleep under her life motto that sits above her bed, ‘if you can dream it, you can...
Film project focuses on mentorship and support
Penrith Regional Gallery is offering filmmakers who identify as living with a disability a chance to refine their skills and tell their stories.
The Five...