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Making a difference in turning lives around: Cathy honoured with ACM
Cathy Petrovski has dedicated the last 10 years supporting victims of crime as well as helping offenders address their behaviour.
It’s our duty to keep the joy of cinema-going alive
Going to the movies is one of the great relaxing escapes for me.
Masks, QR codes likely to be dumped at end of the month
Masks will no longer be required in indoor settings from February 28 while density limits will be removed and QR check-ins dumped, the Weekender understands.
Panthers to push ahead with convention centre, hotel
Panthers Group is pushing ahead with plans for a 1000-seat convention centre and 154-room hotel at the front of its Penrith club, as key executives predict the organisation is poised to be in an “unbelievable position” in coming years.
Old Bathurst Road to be closed for installation of footbridge
A new footbridge across Old Bathurst Road as part of the Emu Plains Commuter Car Park project is being installed on February 12 and 13
Podcast: On The Record – Wayne Willmington
In the latest edition of the On The Record podcast, Wayne Willmington speaks about his passion for Luddenham, his many businesses across the area, how he pioneered 24 hour video rental and his time in the competitive fuel industry.
The old tricks won’t pass muster this election campaign
If the last few weeks of this ‘election campaign that’s not an election campaign’ has proven anything, it’s that both major parties will need to adjust to a new way of campaigning in 2022, particularly in the shadow of COVID.
New driver testing hub to open in St Marys this year
The State Government has confirmed it will build a new dedicated driver testing hub in St Marys.
New work being developed as part of Q Theatre Lab in Penrith
The 2022 Q Theatre Lab residents are in the house, with The Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre welcoming this year’s residency recipients Linda Nicholls-Gridley, Jamie Oxenbould and Mary Rachel Brown.
Free diary, Seniors Card Directory available now
The 2022 Seniors Card Directory along with additional copies of the Legal Topics for Older People Diary 2022 are now available for collection from the Penrith office of Stuart Ayres.
The laughs must go on… to help veterans doing it tough
Comedian Rob Andrews is encouraging comics worldwide to put their best jokes forward in support of Soldier On, as part of his online comedy contest, Larrikins Worldwide.
New buoys, signage in place in response to multiple accidents at Penrith Weir
New temporary warning signage and water marker buoys have been hastily installed after serious concerns were raised about safety on the Nepean River at Penrith Weir.
Meet the Penrith primary school student about to star in a Hollywood blockbuster
It looks like Penrith has found its next superstar, with six-year-old Gabriella Sengos soon to make her big screen debut in action blockbuster, ‘Blacklight’, alongside Liam Neeson.
Giving our beloved pets a tasty treat: Business booms for doggy bakers
Every dog owner loves to spoil their pooch every once in a while.
Challenges and opportunities ahead for NDIS post-COVID
The Federal Minister in charge of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has heard firsthand accounts from the front line about the challenges confronting the system and its workers.
New owners set to breathe fresh life into Penrith dance studio
Dancers of Penrith, meet Xander Jean and Racquel Kuhle – the new principals of A-Live Performing Arts Centre.
Protecting the environment or ruining fun for local kids?
Penrith City Council is cracking down on unauthorised bike jumps and tracks across the area after seeing an increase in reports from community members.
Near tragedy after second boat capsized on Nepean River
Just days after a 33-year-old woman died on Australia Day, another group of boaters were involved in a near tragedy on Nepean River in...
Matilda waltzes into the list of top baby names
Amelia and Oliver remained the most popular baby names in NSW for 2021, with new contenders Matilda, Theodore and Levi making their debut in the top 10.
Woman charged after crashing into house at Glenmore Park
A woman has been charged after allegedly crashing into a house in Glenmore Park late last night.
