Friends forever

If you’re single and over 55 then there’s a new friendship group in Penrith getting you out and about so you don’t miss...

Walking away

You have to know when to walk away. It is a hard thing to do; you will wonder for a while after if...

Double celebration for century makers

Staff and residents at Mountainview Aged Care Facility put on a big birthday bash for two special residents last week, both celebrating 100...

Walsh vows to lead Penrith to finals

Luke Walsh has refused to talk about his move to England, saying he’s fully focused on Penrith’s campaign of reaching the finals. ...

Plum, Robinson sidelined

Penrith has been dealt a double blow with hard-hitting forward Nigel Plum and the in-form Matt Robinson both set to spend time on...

Delivering jobs for Penrith

Australian milk manufacturers, Devondale, are the latest national company to make Penrith their base. It was announced last week that Devondale,...

Stunning and emotional music

Marianna Ensemble are set to move the audience with their stunning music when they present their latest concert. The award-winning Sydney based...

Celebrating Aboriginal culture

NAIDOC Week celebrations have been held in Penrith today. NAIDOC Week celebrates Aboriginal cultures – some of the oldest and proudest cultures...

Baseball boom

The sport of baseball is set to explode in the Penrith area this summer, according to Penrith Baseball Club registrar, Kirstie Morgan. ...

Council aims to keep us safe

Penrith City Council will soon be implementing a new Community Safety Plan to ensure residents continue to feel secure in their own homes and...

Glorious music at the Joan

After selling out their concerts in 2011, the fabulous Johann Strauss Ensemble is set to wow audiences again with their beautiful classical music....

Time for a SWOT?

When did you last sit down and do a SWOT analysis on your business? When did you last do a SWOT analysis on yourself?...

It's all about perspective

The media tends to love reporting on itself so it was no surprise that they’ve had a field day with the story surrounding Melissa...

Giants: We can beat Swans

In a surprising statement, Greater Western Sydney Giants co-captain Callan Ward has declared his side can notch up their first win of the...

The redemption of James Roberts

Getting an NRL lifeline after enduring a troubled past and upbringing is only reserved to the game’s most talented and gifted stars. Penrith’s...

Panthers aim for three straight

When I initially worte this week’s preview, I included all of the usual clichés associated with a game like this one. ...

Not just a playground

No matter your age or ability, the new “inclusive” playground at Thornton in North Penrith encourages all local residents to rediscover their inner...

Chamber's honour

They are names steeped in Penrith’s history and now the Lamrock and Freeburn families have been given a special honour that pays tribute...

Coalition dumps red tape

Facing over 700 different regulations daily, local childcare centre operators are feeling constrained by red tape. Steve Robinson, who operates Little...

Taking on the world

A Glenmore Park teenager has already raised over $7,000 for charity and will be looking to raise her own profile even further when...