Community
Penrith pauses for Remembrance Day
Members of the Penrith community came together this morning to pay tribute to those who have lost their lives in war and conflict.
City of...
Ava gets the chop for charity: How you can help
After growing out her hair for three years, eight-year-old Ava Fowler has gotten the big chop, making a sizeable donation to Wigs 4 Kids.
Dancers unite for a cause
Spectacular concert set to raise important funds for Pink Up Penrith this month.
Police investigate robbery
Police are appealing for public assistance to identify two people responsible for the attempted robbery of a man in Werrington Downs yesterday. ...
Raising funds to fight Melanoma
It hasn't been an easy ride for Emma Dunlop, of Cranebrook, after she was told she had stage four Melanoma.
Ms Dunlop is now hoping...
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...
Emu Plains Prison expansion plans dumped
The proposed expansion of Emu Plains Correctional Centre will not be progressing, Minister for Correctional Services, David Elliott, announced today.
"I have today (Tuesday, December...
Cold weather prompts call for clothing donations
With the temperature dropping and winter creeping in, Penrith CBD Corporation has launched its annual Homeless Winter Appeal.
This year’s appeal, #ProjectWarmth, has Penrith CBD...
Showing they care at Christmas
Santa’s elves are busily creating hundreds of premium hampers and assorted gift packs to be distributed with love to locals in need thanks to...
Cool change for charity
A cool change has reached Nepean Food Services with the opening of a new annex that will provide more fresh meals to the community.
Manager...
Susan honoured for community commitment
Emu Plains resident Susan Gallagher has been honoured for her work in the local community.
She was presented with a 2019 NSW Seniors Local Achievement...
Gala dinner will raise money for Blue Datto Foundation
Local road safety charity the Blue Datto Foundation is calling for community support leading into their Gala Dinner on Saturday, October 19 at the...
Local charity needs a helping hand
Usually it is Your Community Needs (YCN) that is providing the help, but after dealing with COVID-19 and a recent robbery, the not-for-profit organisation needs a hand itself.
Local kids to get Christmas Eve surprise thanks to festive spirit of businesses
Residents of Jamisontown and South Penrith may get the chance to meet Mr and Mrs Claus this Christmas Eve.
Not just a house, but a path to curing childhood cancer
New houses are popping up all over Mulgoa Sanctuary in Glenmore Park but one special build that has kicked off this week will directly help fight childhood cancer.
On course for a cause: Relay For Life Charity Golf Day to be held...
Can you beat the pro? Novelty event part of new fundraiser.
Local author’s mission to bring boxer’s incredible story into the spotlight
Young Griffo – a great Australian sporting legend, well known for his boxing skills and larrikinism all around the world.
Photographer’s special Penrith milestone
South Penrith resident Luciano Vranich is this month celebrating 20 years of exhibiting his photos at Penrith City Library.
Men’s Sheds to celebrate major milestone with open days
Next month, three Men’s Sheds in the Penrith district will hold open days to celebrate 30 years of the initiative in Australia.
Revolution in high blood pressure treatment
An innovative procedure being performed at Nepean Hospital is changing the lives of people living with high blood pressure, who are resistant to...
