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Local couple celebrates 65 years of marriage
Emu Plains couple Anthony and Irene Donley have celebrated a very special milestone this week, with 65 years of marriage under their belts as of Tuesday, December 20.
Australia Post to shut iconic Penrith location
A well-known Penrith post office has announced it will close its doors next month.
"Australia Post has made the difficult decision to close the Penrith...
Revealed: Sinclair fought flames
As patrons fled the burning Log Cabin last Friday night, a distressed Ross Sinclair stood below the flames armed with a fire extinguisher....
Community spirit shines for Brendan
Brendan Sewell's life was on track for success and happiness when it took a tragic turn for the worst.
Mr Sewell, 28, was diagnosed with...
Music for Life makes a huge difference in fight against brain cancer
A cancer in your brain the size of a tennis ball is not the news anyone wants to hear, but former sufferer Ann Willmington...
Bowls day is a chance for community to get behind Penrith PCYC
Penrith Bowling and Recreation Club will host its annual Charity Bowls Day on Friday, February 24 to support Penrith PCYC.
Following last year’s success of...
Stepping out of the shower and onto the stage
A group of local men from all walks of life and age groups have come together with their shared love of a cappella singing...
Penrith Community Kitchen celebrates 20th anniversary
It has been 20 years since the Penrith Community Kitchen became a registered charity.
Since then local volunteers have provided a safe place for hundreds...
65 years of true love
The old saying goes that a happy wife, equals a happy life and Ken MacGillivray has upheld this rule for the past 65 years.
Well,...
Giving back with plenty of heart
Six-year-old Finnan Benson and his aunty Casey Moss have plenty in common.
The Jordan Springs residents both have a congenital heart disease and are the...
Maccas makes a difference
Seriously ill children and their families will benefit from more than $100,000 thanks to a donation from McDonald’s Garton Group.
Man vs Tyre: Local’s challenge to raise mental health awareness
Cambridge Park resident Zachary Ryan is striving to ‘make a flipping change’ when it comes to men’s mental health awareness.
Melanoma March moves online
In its 10th year running, Melanoma March has been moved online.
This year, patrons are being asked to head online to participate in an interactive...
Volunteers needed to keep telling magical story of print
The Penrith Museum of Printing is planning on reopening to the public on December 5 but the extended COVID-19 lockdown has meant it has lost some of its members.
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.
Win for Peyton after charities come together to donate van
A great result for a Glenmore Park family.
Local’s new book comes from real-life anecdotes
Bestselling St Clair author Todd Alexander has released a new book, this time using his stellar dry wit to delve into the topic of aging.
Fighting for funds: Boxers in the ring for unique charity event
The Luke Priddis Foundation is preparing to launch the first of many new and exciting fundraising initiatives this year, with their inaugural Amateur Boxing Fundraiser to be held next month.
Bridge backlash
It was labelled the “do nothing” option by none other than the Roads and Maritime Services when the idea of a pedestrian crossing...
Australian Ballet brings free performance to Penrith
The magic and the beauty of ballet is coming to Penrith with a free outdoor performance at the picturesque Sydney International Regatta Centre.
On Friday,...
