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Melanoma March to take place in Penrith this Sunday
Currently, 50 per cent of advanced melanoma patients don't respond to, or develop resistance to the immunotherapy treatment which saves others.
OZWAC confirms merger after 22 years raising funds for research
Local charity The Australian Women and Children’s Research Foundation (OZWAC) has confirmed a merger with the Nepean Blue Mountains Education and Medical Research Foundation.
Kokoda Youth Leadership Challenge returns
For almost 20 years, the Kokoda Youth Leadership Challenge has been a rite of passage for young people wanting to test themselves both physically and mentally, ultimately changing their lives forever.
Luddenham Show sticks to its country roots
The Luddenham Annual Show is back for its 118th year on Saturday, March 2 and Sunday, March 3, with plenty to do and see for the whole family.
Kitchen banks generous donation
Penrith Community Kitchen have received a generous donation of $5,000 from the St George Bank Penrith branch. The Community Kitchen, which...
Podcast shows west’s pride
Former McCarthy Catholic College school teacher turned NRL referee Grant Atkins has released a popular podcast series highlighting the incredible achievements of western Sydney...
Your chance to vote for top cop
Now is your chance to vote for a deserving police officer in the St Marys region for Police Officer of the Year.
The 2017 St...
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,...
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...
Dancing up a storm for Penrith Community Kitchen
There’ll be costumes and hairspray and lots of excitement when six western Sydney dance schools come together later this month.
But unlike most dance events...
Brick Show gives back to Penrith community with donation to NADO
The Sydney Brick Show put smiles on the faces of thousands of adults and kids when it rolled into Penrith recently, but the joy...
Marching in her sister’s honour
When diagnosed with Melanoma at the young age of 29, Emma Dunlop was determined to use her time left to advocate for skin cancer...
How therapy dogs are helping people right across Penrith
There is nothing nicer than having a cuddle with a cute dog to make you feel better.
Nepean Therapy Dogs has been doing just that...
OZWAC charity ball to return this May
OZWAC to host Mother’s Day ball this May to raise funds for medical research.
Riding to make a difference
With three children dying from cancer each week in Australia, Kristian Wren wanted to help make a difference.
Selfless students cook up crucial funds for domestic violence support
A group of local students are donating the proceeds of their class project BBQ to The Haven after realising the scope of domestic violence in Australia.
Council libraries to close over Christmas period
Penrith City’s three library branches will be closing for the Christmas holiday period
Not just “footy and sh*t”: Men invited to take a seat at the Table
A community organisation is inviting blokes to pull up a seat to create meaningful conversations and relationships, overcoming the stigma that “men don’t talk”.
Volunteers honoured for dedication to community
This week, during National Volunteer Week, local organisations have been shouting from the rooftops in celebration of the change makers who go above and beyond.
