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...
Grant will result in more meals for homeless
The thought of making 100 hot meals a night might be exhausting for some, but Lana and Roger Borg of Mama Lana's Community Foundation...
Jail time for business and sporting identities
As part of National Youth Week, invited members of the community will be “doing time to stop youth crime” to raise funds for Penrith...
Luck of the Irish: Talented teens to dance up a storm
Two students from the Penrith Gaels Maher School of Irish Dance travelled to Dublin this week to represent Australia at the World Irish Dancing...
Greatest of tributes to his mum
One Cranebrook teen has paid a touching tribute to his late mother by losing his luscious locks for the World’s Greatest Shave last Saturday.
15-year-old...
A $1000 car. A cross-country trip. What could possibly go wrong?
Glenmore Park’s Blues Brothers, Shane Kerr and Jason Chapman, will drive a run-down car across some of Australia’s most arduous roads – all for...
Panthers gives back: Club takes up the fight against cancer
Every day 12 Australian women will be diagnosed with cervical or ovarian cancer, and four of those women will sadly die.
To help combat this...
Jill gives back to hospital
If you have been to Nepean Hospital in the past eight and a half years, you might recognise the smiling face of volunteer Jill...
New science school for Luddenham
Luddenham will be home to the country's first STEM-focused school which will be built inside Sydney Science Park.
Officially announced today by NSW Premier Gladys...
Ripples on the rise
Ripples Leisure Centre is making waves after winning the AUSTSWIM NSW Swim Centre of the Year Award.
Aquatic Programs Coordinator Tania Khamhom said the award...
Sod turned for Quest Penrith
Thornton Estate in Penrith will be given a brand new hotel with construction officially commencing today, Friday, March 3.
The development of Quest Penrith is...
Cows coming back to Penrith
Cows will be returned home to Emu Plains in the middle of this year.
After cows were taken away as part of the preparation for...
Walking for mum
One Glenmore Park family is coming together to walk in support of their mother who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s five years ago.
Sisters Lisa Shanley...
Little princess in the fight of her life
Seven-month-old Isabelle Rhind is fighting for her life after being diagnosed with a rare cancer last December, and the community is coming together to...
Luke Priddis Foundation opens new High Street learning space
The team at the Luke Priddis Foundation in Penrith proudly unveiled their brand new state-of-the-art sensory integration learning space on High Street this week.
A...
Chance to have ‘Coffee with a Cop’
Officers from Penrith Local Area Command are inviting the community to come together to have a chat over a cup of coffee next week.
On...
World Cancer Day: Support is critical during tough times
At 27-years-old, Ali Monaghan went for a routine ultrasound to confirm her theory that she had a cyst in her right breast.
Three days later,...