Community

Celebrity chefs on the hunt for best club feed

Celebrity chefs Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feidel paid a visit to St Marys Rugby League Club this week to try the club’s entry into the 2022 Your Local Club Perfect Plate Awards.

Paech honoured for contribution to Penrith

WestCare's Andrew Paech has been honoured for his contribution to the Penrith community.

Going vegan: The locals changing the game

With the state of the climate increasingly front of mind, many have been left wondering how they can do their part.

Retirement for doctor who put Nepean Hospital on the world stage

Nepean Hospital has seen a significant retirement, with former Intensive Care Medicine Director, Professor Anthony McLean, finishing up his work at the hospital after more than 35 years.

Community groups encouraged to apply for NSW Government funding

Community groups are being encouraged to apply for funding under the 2022 Community Building Partnership Program. Unlocking $37.2 million for community infrastructure projects across the...

Celebrating those who go above and beyond during National Volunteer Week

National Volunteer Week, held from Monday, May 16 to Friday, May 20, aims to celebrate the work that volunteers do to bring individuals and communities together with this year's theme, 'Better Together'.

How Scouts thrives in modern world

Technology and screens has done little to stop the Scouts and Girl Guides movement, as a new generation embraces it.

Chance find in 1975 inspires local artist’s new painting

St Marys artist Jon Field has been announced as a finalist in the 2022 Gallipoli Art Prize, and will have his work displayed in their exhibition until Sunday, May 8.

Riding for research and a better future

21-year-old Londonderry resident Katelyn Mitchell is leading the stride towards finding a cure for her rare ovarian cancer.

Award-winning local servo putting Colyton on the map

Colyton is officially home to Australia’s best service station

‘Young Elvis’ has all the right moves

At just 21-years-old, Cambridge Park local Emilio Prince will be competing for the title of Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist at this year’s Parkes Elvis Festival.

How old cans and bottles can help sick kids

Community encouraged to help raise funds for Starlight through the Return and Earn initiative.

Construction on Tench Reserve improvements underway

Construction is officially underway on the $13 million waterfront investment at Tench Reserve.

The incredible difference donating blood can make to sick kids

Red Cross Lifeblood is encouraging locals to give the Nepean Blood Donor Centre a visit to donate plasma to help cancer patients.

1500 students commemorate ANZAC Day at School Service

Over 1500 students and teachers attended the ANZAC School Service at Penrith Paceway today.

Blanket appeal helps shelters in need after recent weather

St Clair local Kirsten Duffy is using her small business for good, running an appeal to donate blankets to rescue organisations and shelters around Australia left in need of supplies after recent flooding.

Noro Music Therapy finds new home to deliver important services

Noro Music Therapy has found a new home in the Panthers Precinct to bring their services to the Penrith community and beyond.

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.

Mens social group to hold recruitment drive in April

Calling all old farts! TOFS is holding a recruitment drive – and they want you!