Environment
Virtual conference for Landcare Week
In celebration of Landcare Week, the environmental organisation is hosting a free online conference this week to get the community involved.
Penrith gets behind World Environment Day
Penrith Council will be putting the power in the hands of locals to make a conscious change to their lifestyles as part of this...
Fears platypus habitat is under threat at Boundary Creek
The longevity of a Penrith platypus habitat is under threat, experts say, as Sydney Water works to strengthen a creek bank.
Students go green to take out top prize
Students from Cambridge Park Public School have proved that going green doesn’t mean you can’t have fun after taking out a local recycling challenge.
Using...
Students get their hands dirty for National Tree Day
While thousands of plants and trees will be planted this weekend to mark Planet Ark’s National Tree Day, they won’t be the only things...
Council recognised at Environment Awards
Penrith Council was recognised in two categories of the prestigious Local Government NSW Excellence in the Environment Awards, announced at Sydney Olympic Park last...
River water quality questioned
To swim or not to swim, that is the question.
At least it has been for Penrith residents looking to cool off in the Nepean...
Nepean River Green Bridge construction to start in July
Expect to start seeing works for the Nepean River Green Bridge by July, now the State Government has announced who will construct the $49...
Council purchases electric car
Council is marking this year’s international Earth Hour event on Saturday by launching a new electric car.
The latest addition to Council’s vehicle fleet is...
Emu Plains company fined $15,000
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has fined No Fuss Waste Solutions Pty Ltd $15,000 for water pollution at an unlicensed Emu Plains facility.
In...
Conservationists urge caution as major road upgrade threatens local history
Large trees in the path of the Mulgoa and Castlereagh Road upgrade have been bulldozed, a victim of much-needed progress.
Dangerous times ahead for fire crews
Fire crews are warning of a dangerous summer ahead after a bushfire in Londonderry and Llandilo threatened homes yesterday, the second major bushfire in just two...
Council considers ban on plastics
Plastic straws, cups and balloons set for the chopping block at community events.
Cash for cans: Container Deposit Scheme a “game changer”
Penrith locals will soon be able to earn cash in exchange for their drink containers with the roll out of the Return and Earn...
Funding to clean up river
Federal Government delivers on election promise to improve river’s water quality.
Students feel the power as they aim to win Solar Challenge
This year, the 22 member Solar Car team from Western Sydney University (WSU) is ready to win the biannual 2017 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge.
The...
