Community
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.
Fundraiser launched to help Penrith mum diagnosed with aggressive tumour
A fundraiser has been set up for a single mum with a rare and aggressive jaw tumour.
Despair at loss of Penrith icon
Police have established a crime scene at the Log Cabin following last night's devastating fire that has destroyed a Penrith icon....
New community group aims to bring local women together
Women of the Penrith area are being welcomed with open arms into the Jordan Springs Women’s Community Group.
Director of the group, Laura Watson, has...
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...
Family room helps hundreds every day
Business representatives from the area were treated to a special tour of the Ronald McDonald Nepean Family Room this week as a thank you...
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...
Dolls and more on show
If you’ve already made plans this Sunday, you might want to reconsider because the annual Dolls, Bears, Craft and Collectables Show will be rolling...
The greatest of walks
After 11 years, it’s safe to say that The Great Walk Foundation members have got their annual Bathurst to Blaxland trek down pat.
But walker...
Losing his locks for a cause
When Jamisontown resident Alexander Hale was just 10-years-old, he decided to start growing his hair in the hope to one day donate it to...
The not-for-profit program changing young lives for the better
How a local not-for-profit organisation is changing young lives for the better.
Penrith couple win $100,000 Lotteries prize
A Penrith woman has declared her recent $100,000 Lucky Lotteries win as a godsend, after her husband’s hours were cut back at work due to COVID-19.
Vintage FM on top of the world after special honour
Penrith’s Vintage FM has landed itself a top spot on the list of best Internet radio stations.
Respected local fire fighter calls it a day
After 32 years serving as a fire fighter for Fire and Rescue NSW, 6918 Station Officer Philip Nightingale has recently retired.
