Environment

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...

Breathing life into western Sydney

Western Sydney’s unique environment remains a high priority for the Federal Government, with the commitment of $15 million to restore the critically endangered Cumberland...

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.

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...

Minister in Penrith to launch new program to help hotels become more energy efficient

New program will help hotels and motels become more energy efficient.

Concern over housing plan for Penrith Lakes

In the wake of the treacherous Sydney storms, concerns over proposed housing in the low lying Penrith Lakes development are bigger than ever, with...

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...

Council considers ban on plastics

Plastic straws, cups and balloons set for the chopping block at community events.

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...

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.

Glenmore Park woman’s research may change the world

A Glenmore Park woman’s research could potentially change the lives of people living in earthquake-prone regions around the world. Before moving to western Sydney, raising...

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...

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...

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...

Don’t toss old car seats

Self proclaimed avid recycler and Federal Member for Lindsay Emma Husar is encouraging locals to reduce, reuse and recycle. Her call to action follows an...

Steps taken to protect environment

Risky businesses will be monitored under a rigorous compliance campaign by Penrith Council, after a damaging fire at a St Marys factory early last...

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...

Funding to clean up river

Federal Government delivers on election promise to improve river’s water quality.

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.

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...