Queen Street upgrades future uncertain
The future of Queen Street is up in the air, now the company contracted for its upgrade has gone into receivership.
Council awarded Hargraves Urban...
‘Poppy Smurf’ retires after 40 years of helping others
He’s delivered 85 babies, survived near-death experiences and pretty much seen it all as far as triumph and tragedy is concerned.
Now, after a 39...
St Marys Spring Festival cancelled
The annual St Marys Spring Festival has been cancelled due to the ongoing streetscape works on Queen Street.
The Festival has run for more than...
Community gets behind brave Bobby
A Gala Ball will be held for Werrington County toddler Bobby Webber next month, as he continues the fight of his life despite doctors...
Inspiring our leaders of the future
It’s young women like 16-year-old Courtney Toon that you want to see strive to excel and never give up on their dreams – no...
Still running: Community event saved
Over 300 people that take part in Penrith Lakes Parkrun are celebrating after confirmation the event is here to stay.
The weekly 5km run, held...
Little Big Dash returns to Penrith
Little Big Dash is returning to Penrith this August, offering an exhilarating obstacle adventure which puts the fun into physical activity for more than...
Going red for a good cause
SIDS and Kids are urging locals to get behind the 28th Red Nose Day this Friday, June 24.
Products for purchase this year are looking...
Pain for voters at Penrith pre-polling
"Australians can start pre-poll voting in the 2016 Federal Election, but not if you have a disability," according to local man David Currie.
Mr Currie...
70 years of wedded bliss
A massive milestone will be reached for North St Marys couple May and Jerry Townsend when they celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary next Saturday,...
Historical trip of a lifetime
Two local residents will join Nepean Legacy to walk in the footsteps of the ANZACs later this year.
Melissa MacCulloch, 25, and Stanley Massam, 22,...
Cops roll up their sleeves to urge blood donations
Superintendents across four police Local Area Commands (LAC) came together at Nepean Donor Centre last week to donate blood as part of the Emergency...
New hub of excitement in Jordan Springs
Designed by the community, for the community, the new Jordan Springs Community Resource Hub has now been approved by Council.
Construction is expected to commence...
Every step counts for charities
Nine eager walkers have just returned from a strenuous five-day trek from Bathurst to Blaxland, the ninth annual walk for the Great Walk Foundation...
Veteran firefighter Phil Marsh calls it a day
Station Commander at Regentville Fire Station, Phil Marsh, has hung his helmet up and taken off his bright yellow uniform for the last time...
Shoppers see Red at new Op Shop
Penrith is getting its first Red Cross Op Shop, with the official launch being held today.
All purchases made today will be greeted with a...
Inspiring others through tragedy
After the loss of both her daughters and her husband, Julie Cini will be visiting Penrith next month to spread awareness about Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), the topic...
Stopped in its tracks
Popular Penrith fitness event ‘Parkrun’ could be at risk of shutting down after access to ‘Gate D’ at the Sydney International Regatta Centre was closed off.
Over 300...
Local member disheartens LGBTI community over gay marriage stance
Member for Mulgoa, Tanya Davies, has disappointed the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) community.
Responding to queries raised by the Weekender after controversial reports one of her campaign...
11-year-old’s push for skate park may become reality
Thanks to 11-year-old Brock Jurd, Penrith Council is looking into providing a skate park behind Cambridge Gardens Public School.
It comes after the young Cambridge...