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Dedicated to helping others
Emu Plains volunteer Steven Green said it's a pretty amazing feeling to be recognised for his effort and time after he clocked up 12...
Blair’s wearing a smile after winning t-shirt comp
Glenmore Park resident Blair Sayer is celebrating after he won a national competition when he designed his own logo that will eventually be printed...
You’re never too old to have fun
Billy carts may have been pushed aside over the decades in favour of video games, iPads and phones, but you’re never too old to...
Rock your socks this McHappy Day
Locals can be part of one of the biggest charity events in the world, by rocking their new Ronald McDonald socks this McHappy Day.
The...
Recognising local grandparents
St Marys residents Marjorie and Graham Elphick say they are humbled to be nominated for the NSW Grandparents of the Year Awards.
The awards recognise...
Shondelle is raising the bar
Bartender at the Milestone Hotel in Kingswood, Shondelle O’Connor, is currently leading the pack in NSW in this year’s U.G.L.Y Bartender of the Year...
Iconic Chocolate Wheel’s 30th anniversary
The Saturday morning Chocolate Wheel run by local Lions Clubs is a Penrith institution, and it’s reached an incredible milestone – 30 years.
Men and...
It’s time to give Colyton a fair go
A group of Colyton locals is ready to celebrate the suburb and remove damaging misconceptions.
Team Colyton is a group of residents and local organisations...
Edna’s special milestone
Local resident Edna Hunter reached a milestone most of us can only dream about on Monday when she celebrated her 100th birthday.
Ms Hunter was...
Will you go sober this October?
Taking up the 31-day ‘Ocsober’ challenge this year will mean you’re helping to empower over 700,000 Australian children through the Life Education program.
All you...
Defying the stereotype to make the most of their new lives
When it comes to immigration we don’t often hear individual stories. We hear about the huge challenges, and the negative outcomes but we very rarely...
Penrith joins the search for answers
Over 500 locals will be taking to the streets of Penrith this weekend to ‘Walk 4 William’.
Missing toddler William Tyrrell disappeared from his grandmother’s...
Second opinion proved a life safer
Eight-year-old Malachi Anderton is just one of many young children who have suffered with different forms of childhood cancer.
Malachi, who attends Werrington Public School,...
Penrith RSL scoops major award
Penrith RSL has won the 2015 RSL & Services Clubs Spirit of ANZAC Award at the 14th Annual Conference in Canberra.
This is the first...
KSR helps smash cancer by holding Footy Colours Day
If you head into Kingswood Smash Repairs (KSR) on Friday, you will notice the team wearing their favourite NRL football jersey, all in the...
Get cranky: Join community ride and help raise vital funds
A ‘fun night’ will be held next week to raise funds for MS Australia before local bicycle riders head out for the ‘Sydney to...
Helping local people in need
Following on from two successful fundraisers, both raising over $40,000 each, WestCare Community Services have high hopes for their upcoming annual dinner in September.
The...
Sisters praised for quick action to save their mum
Local sisters Isabelle and Mia McLean were rewarded at a special presentation on Tuesday after they were quick to act in contacting Triple Zero...
Joy of print still alive and well thanks to Penrith museum
Digital media may play a huge role in delivering us news and information in generations to come, but nothing can replace the look and...
No better time to research your family history
There's no better time to explore your family history than right now.
August is National Family History Month, and to celebrate, the Nepean Family History...
