Community
Community comes first as Penrith rallies through COVID-19 lockdown
With COVID-19 spreading around Greater Sydney, feelings of anxiety are increasing, but the pandemic has also ignited a strong sense of community spirit.
Award for humble man after a decade of selfless service
After 10 years volunteering at the Nepean Food Services and a role as Chairman, Scott Wheeler has been awarded the 2016 Mulgoa Senior Achievement...
Thornton’s lost market finds new home in Emu Plains
The beloved artisan market that was axed in Penrith earlier this year is rising from the ashes with a new name and location.
The Westies...
My worst fears
It is Kaylene Evans’ worst fear that her husband George could pass away without her there to comfort him. ...
Help 10-year-old Joshua get his new wheelchair
Local 10-year-old Joshua Farr is in desperate need of a new manual wheelchair, and the Lions Club is coming to the rescue.
A raffle will...
Meals are a help
National Meals on Wheels Day is celebrated on the last Wednesday in August each year. This annual celebration recognises the work of...
Still a tourism magnet
Penrith’s iconic Regatta Centre is the blueprint for potential tourism magnets that western Sydney needs more of. That’s according to Shadow...
In Evie’s honour: Tears all-round as hair goes
Three years and one week in the making, 10-year-old Kasey Hamilton donated her hair to the Kids Cancer Project last Thursday in honour of her friend Evie, who passed away from the disease in 2017.
Mystery of man on bus
Police are seeking to identify a man after an incident on a school bus in Penrith. ...
Local film is Bound to be made
Award-winning Penrith filmmaker Travis Earl is seeking out passionate locals who wish to assist him on his adventurous crusade to make his next film.
The...
Lions roar for Scouts
For the past two years, members at Erskine Park Scouts have only been able to use half of their hall due...
Council helps out
Around 200kg of clothing was recently donated to The Salvos with Penrith City Council staff inspired by ‘Buy Nothing New’ month....
Help create smiles this Christmas
Locals urged to play Santa and help brighten Christmas for families in need.
Read all about it: Penrith Book Club grows to over 500 members
A local book club was started to connect people passionate about reading but its new chapter has seen it grow into a community full of friends.
Log Cabin destroyed by fire
There is shock and despair in Penrith tonight after one of the city's most historic buildings, the Log Cabin, was destroyed by fire.
It is...
Helmet saves boy hurt in accident
A three-year-old boy has narrowly escaped serious injury thanks to his helmet, after a quad bike crash on the weekend. The...
Explosions rock Jamisontown
Emergency services remain on the site of an incident in Jamisontown in which it is believed a crane has collapsed, causing an explosion. ...
"Kiss your children tonight"
The father of the 11-year-old boy Penrith boy killed at Urunga this week has pleaded with parents to kiss their children...
Council adds new electric vehicle to library team
Community members of the Penrith Local Government Area (LGA) now have easier access to Penrith City Council’s library services thanks to a new member of the team.
