Council
Council hits government for six
The future of Penrith has been broken down into six key priorities, that Penrith Council will be advocating for ahead of the Federal Election.
On...
New opera company set to hit a high note
Get a taste for the future of opera in western Sydney, as the newly formed Western Sydney Opera company treats Penrith to their first...
Council extends Junior Mayor program to high school students
High school students now have the opportunity to be a young Mayor or a young Councillor at Penrith City Council.
For 15 years, the opportunity...
Approval close for ambulance superstation
Penrith Council has suggested that the planning proposal for a new ambulance ‘superstation’ in Penrith could be approved this week.
The superstation is part of...
Council bans circuses with exotic animals from operating on its land
Circuses with exotic animals have been banned from operating on Penrith City Council land in an historic move.
Council this week voted to adopt their...
Billions needed to meet our future needs
Council’s big players have stepped out bright and early to round up Penrith commuters to support a funding campaign, that aims to bring more...
Councillor to contest Federal Election
Penrith City Councillor Maurice Girotto is to contest this year’s Federal Election after being preselected as the Christian Democratic Party’s candidate in the seat...
Council’s trip to Asia set to cost $50k
Just weeks after supporting an increase to rates, Penrith Council is funding a three week trip for three to Asia – with a budget...
Dangerous trees to be removed
Emu Plains will become a safer place to walk in and drive along from Friday, when the removal of 25 trees begins.
An independent arborist...
Designed by those who know best
This is what happens when design and decision making is done by the people who are affected most – good results.
Designed by kids for...
Special tribute to Ron Mulock
Penrith Council has endorsed the naming of a reserve on Lord Sheffield Circuit, within the Thornton Estate, as the ‘Ron Mulock Oval’.
Mayor Karen McKeown...
Council rates could rise again
Your rates could be increasing from the next financial year.
At a meeting on Monday night, Penrith Council gave the go-ahead to apply for another...
Council announces Mondo makeover
The popular Mondo space will be transformed into a more inviting, attractive space.
The high traffic pedestrian area is strategically located between Westfield Penrith, Penrith...
Waste company fined $6000
Penrith Council has fined a waste collection company $6000 and issued a Clean Up Action Notice by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) for...
Women urged to speak up
While it shouldn't take a concerted effort to ensure women have a voice, Penrith Council has taken the step to make sure of it.
Later...
New app to remind locals of bin night
Forgetting to take your garbage bins out is now a thing of the past thanks to a new smartphone app developed by Penrith City...
Snake Pit upgrade welcomed
The St Marys community will soon be able to have a BBQ in the shade at Monfarville Reserve’s ‘Snake Pit’ skate bowl.
$35,000 worth of...
Questions raised over music festival
After almost doubling in size since its inception in 2009, Defqon.1 could face an uncertain future.
The annual music festival began as a one time,...
Council’s airport support in tatters
Inadequate and inconsistent is how Penrith Council described the draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the western Sydney airport.
A meeting on Monday night presented...
Childcare centre to close a week before Christmas
Penrith Community Aid Childcare Centre will close its doors on December 18 after giving parents just one month’s notice to find alternative daycare placement...
